Update on Taipei, Vancouver lounges
Aug 13, 2015, 7:06 am
#31
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: KMQ
Programs: JMB Diamond,NH Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, IHG Royal Ambassador Spire,
Posts: 363
I wonder if CX DM traveling on J/F would get invited into CI First lounge.[/QUOTE]
I wasn't and I remember the ground check in crew was a bit apologetic and actually said something like sorry they weren't able to arrange it or something. To be honest I was fine in the CI business lounge.
I wasn't and I remember the ground check in crew was a bit apologetic and actually said something like sorry they weren't able to arrange it or something. To be honest I was fine in the CI business lounge.
Aug 13, 2015, 1:05 pm
#32
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 6,552
I travelled on CX 565 from TPE to HKG on August 12 and the invitation had "More Lounge" or "GE Lounge". The "More Lounge" was crossed out and I was invited to use the "GE Lounge".
The CI Airlines Lounge was not mentioned (though MH was using it last year)
OW (BA) Sapphire flying in Business Class.
The CI Airlines Lounge was not mentioned (though MH was using it last year)
OW (BA) Sapphire flying in Business Class.
Aug 13, 2015, 4:48 pm
#33
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 222
As a OWE (QF Plat) travelling in Y, I was also assigned to CI Business Class lounge as well.
On my lounge invitation, it actually printed "CI Lounge / GE Lounge" , and the check-in agent crossed out GE Lounge and have a separate stamp stating "CI CCL Lounge" on it.
The lounge has decent selection of food and pretty quiet. Much better than Wing J. One possible downside is the lack of window/natural light, the atmosphere is dark/romantic whichever way you want to take it. It has showers, 2 sleeping rooms as well.
I wonder if CX DM traveling on J/F would get invited into CI First lounge.
On my lounge invitation, it actually printed "CI Lounge / GE Lounge" , and the check-in agent crossed out GE Lounge and have a separate stamp stating "CI CCL Lounge" on it.
The lounge has decent selection of food and pretty quiet. Much better than Wing J. One possible downside is the lack of window/natural light, the atmosphere is dark/romantic whichever way you want to take it. It has showers, 2 sleeping rooms as well.
I wonder if CX DM traveling on J/F would get invited into CI First lounge.
Aug 15, 2015, 6:52 am
#34
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: HKG
Programs: CX DM, SPG Pt, Le Club Accor GO, Shangri-La GC Jade
Posts: 1,327
I flew TPE-HKG on J on 9 Aug... i.e. right after the typhoon hit on 8th... I was told "As DM normally you should be invited to use CI lounge, but because of the situation you can choose to use the More lounge or take NTD450 meal coupon"
So I still yet to have chance to visit CI lounge
More lounge? I can always use my PP to use it if I want
Aug 16, 2015, 8:42 am
#37
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: HKG
Programs: CX DM, SPG Pt, Le Club Accor GO, Shangri-La GC Jade
Posts: 1,327
But you can imagine how busy the lounge was right after the typhoon... Therefore I went to a restaurant (and K.O.ed a beef noodle in 5 minutes because the restaurant was too busy and I didn't know about the delay until I rushed to the gate...)Didn't take a photo of it. The coupon didn't specify where you can use it, but as far as I can recall it stated it's for dine in so I guess no
Aug 16, 2015, 11:31 pm
#38
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: HKG
Programs: MPC, Marriott, Hyatt
Posts: 407
Going to HKG, as a GO member, got The More lounge, but my wife and daughter on J class got GE. We could either choose to go together to More or split up and they would be able to go to GE.
In the More now - it isn't bad but the decor is pretty tacky IMO. :P Pretty empty on a Monday afternoon.
In the More now - it isn't bad but the decor is pretty tacky IMO. :P Pretty empty on a Monday afternoon.
Last edited by kawaii; Aug 16, 2015 at 11:45 pm
Aug 17, 2015, 3:20 am
#39
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Singapore
Programs: SQ PPS, OZ Gold, Marriott Titanium & lifetime Platinum, IHG Diamond
Posts: 174
Which lounge would one get in Taipei if flying on PEY, with Silver status? 
Thanks.
Thanks.Going to HKG, as a GO member, got The More lounge, but my wife and daughter on J class got GE. We could either choose to go together to More or split up and they would be able to go to GE.
In the More now - it isn't bad but the decor is pretty tacky IMO. :P Pretty empty on a Monday afternoon.
In the More now - it isn't bad but the decor is pretty tacky IMO. :P Pretty empty on a Monday afternoon.
Aug 17, 2015, 6:50 am
#40
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
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So here's a more consolidated summary explained to me by the check-in agent which is also in line with what most people reported here:
1. CI lounge - DM only
2. GE lounge - J pax only (not sure where F gets sent to)
3. The More - Everyone else (SL and GO travelling in Y)
Of course, early morning and late evening flts are subject to lounge hours.
1. CI lounge - DM only
2. GE lounge - J pax only (not sure where F gets sent to)
3. The More - Everyone else (SL and GO travelling in Y)
Of course, early morning and late evening flts are subject to lounge hours.
Aug 18, 2015, 2:44 am
#41
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Singapore
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That's very helpful! Thanks
So here's a more consolidated summary explained to me by the check-in agent which is also in line with what most people reported here:
1. CI lounge - DM only
2. GE lounge - J pax only (not sure where F gets sent to)
3. The More - Everyone else (SL and GO travelling in Y)
Of course, early morning and late evening flts are subject to lounge hours.
1. CI lounge - DM only
2. GE lounge - J pax only (not sure where F gets sent to)
3. The More - Everyone else (SL and GO travelling in Y)
Of course, early morning and late evening flts are subject to lounge hours.
Jan 14, 2016, 7:01 pm
#43
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: YVR
Programs: CX, Marriott
Posts: 54
Jan 18, 2016, 9:30 am
#45
Join Date: Apr 2013
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Last edited by hl176; Jan 20, 2016 at 10:01 am Reason: thought the thread was talking about the existing lounge