CX temporary Lounge at ICN - Airlines Association Lounge
#34
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Could this be the answer to our question? https://www.ausbt.com.au/oneworld-to...irport-lounges ICN would seem quite an obvious place to start.
#35
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As I suspected theres been no progress on CX constructing a new lounge.
https://www.ausbt.com.au/will-seoul-...airport-lounge
https://www.ausbt.com.au/will-seoul-...airport-lounge
#37
Join Date: Jan 2017
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The former Asiana lounge space is indeed undergoing renovation/reconstruction but there was no notice of what the space was going to be used for. However I could see Asiana ad banners covering the space, which does not bode well.
#38
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Sitting in it right now. Which is why I'm on here. Can't believe it! Samr dark conference room...crappy food...no dedicated internet just the airport WiFi.... No toilets or showers I can see..no magazines... just wow.
#39
Join Date: Aug 2018
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Asiana Business West Lounge
So I was flying out from ICN today and was invited to Asiana Business West Lounge near gate 42 one floor up. I am not sure if it is newly renovated but it certainly looks like it was. The furnishing is actually quite nice. Variety of food is just average . I have tried to locate the airline association lounge near gate 46 but I think it was closed. The weird thing is I could not find any info or reviews online with this Asiana Business West Lounge. Anyone have any idea when they changed to this OZ lounge ?
Last edited by CXCPA; Jun 8, 2019 at 5:25 pm
#40
Join Date: Dec 2017
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So I was flying out from ICN today and was invited to Asiana Business West Lounge near gate 42 one floor up. I am not sure if it is newly renovated but it certainly looks like it was. The furnishing is actually quite nice. Variety of food is just average . I have tried to locate the airline association lounge near gate 46 but I think it was closed. The weird thing is I could not find any info or reviews online with this Asiana Business West Lounge. Anyone have any idea when they changed to this OZ lounge ?
#41
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#44
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#45
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I can additionally confirm that Emeralds get sent to the Asiana Business Class West lounge. However it is a substantial improvement on the old temporary lounge:
- Right by security (above gate 42), and therefore close to the Cathay gate (46)
- Newly refurbished - Power sockets, a variety of seating types, different areas, view of the airport and so on. Like a normal lounge and perfectly pleasant
- Food and drink choices are reasonable, though a slightly odd set-up that the alcoholic drinks area is "far" away from the food (25 meters or so)
- A choice of wines and beers on offer, as well as instant noodles. Food choice on my day was a pasta/cold food area, then hot food (spicy chicken, pork, pasta, soup, congee) - only problem would be if you're vegetarian as they seemed to be putting meat in/on most things