"The Bridge" closes permanently

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Aug 23, 2021, 10:33 pm

ultrawin

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"The Bridge" closes permanently

The Bridge is gone.

Aug 24, 2021, 12:22 am

sxc

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Per Marco Polo Club email:

Permanent closure of The Bridge at Hong Kong International Airport Having been temporarily closed due to the reduced flight schedule, The Bridge lounge at Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport will now be closed permanently. Please visit our Lounges page or check with our airport staff for the most up-to-date information on available lounges.

Aug 24, 2021, 12:29 am

ultrawin

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https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...t-lounges.html

Earlier today:

The links for the Pier (both business and first) are broken.

Now:

Aug 24, 2021, 12:35 am

sxc

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Given traffic isn't going to pick up for at least 2 years (even if border controls loosen), it makes sense for them to reduce lounge capacity. Sad since I liked this lounge.

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Aug 24, 2021, 1:03 am

DiamondMile

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Nooo! The Bridge was my favourite lounge too

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Aug 24, 2021, 1:08 am

CXYYZ

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So lounge capacity is back to roughly what it was in 2010? Although understandable, it’s sad to have seen both The Cabin and The Bridge come and go in a relatively short period of time.

Aug 24, 2021, 1:54 am

cmiller11101

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sigh.

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Aug 24, 2021, 3:58 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CXYYZ

So lounge capacity is back to roughly what it was in 2010? Although understandable, it’s sad to have seen both The Cabin and The Bridge come and go in a relatively short period of time.

And pax throughput is back to roughly 1940’s levels.

The bridge was always my go to for a shower after a long flight from Europe or NA whilst waiting for the hop up to Shanghai. Since that itinerary doesn’t seem feasible for at least the next year or two, it sadly makes sense they close these lounges. I just hope the airline survives.

Aug 24, 2021, 4:36 am

djsflynn

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FWIW, I heard rumours earlier this year that AMEX was scoping out HKG for new lounge space. Unsure if this will be the fate of The Bridge, now that the brushwing's been removed from its doors, but in the current and near-future climate it's hard to imagine the current AMEX Centurion lounge will ever again be overcrowded ...

Aug 24, 2021, 4:46 am

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sxc

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There is also the Chase Sapphire lounge opening at some point:

https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounges/

Aug 24, 2021, 10:05 am

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lixiaojuventus

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Ah, so sad to see "The Bridge" gone. Always been my go-to lounge at HKG. It really has the best location among all CX lounges at HKG.

Aug 24, 2021, 10:08 am

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Agreed, disappointing outcome for sure. Would much rather have seen "The Deck" close if one had to be closed (I've never understood that space...)

Regards

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Aug 24, 2021, 10:21 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by djsflynn

FWIW, I heard rumours earlier this year that AMEX was scoping out HKG for new lounge space.

Possible, but unlikely for now, given that AMEX will limit guest access starting 2023. Beside - AMEX invested quite much on its existing lounge. So unless it is financially feasible, I don't see AMEX will move now.

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Originally Posted by sxc

There is also the Chase Sapphire lounge opening at some point:

https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounges/

The Bridge's former location would be too big for Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club. In fact, the opposite spacing from AMEX Centurion Lounge is the perfect fit.

BTW - if you have ever been to a "The Club" lounge, you will know there is nothing to expect. Also - it all depends on which company will ultimately run the catering.