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Nov 1, 2014, 10:17 pm
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Have you tried to look it up on the KLM or SkyTeam website? Is there a partner lounge?
Nov 1, 2014, 11:34 pm
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Yes (At least as STE+ on Delta) - Normally when you check in at OTP (in Sky Priority lane) they give you the invitation card for the lounge. It is the Tarom business lounge on the 2nd level (up the escalator). - I think there is second lounge there too - but have not used that one.
Problem I find with OTP is that is difficult to check in more than one hour before your flight (either with KLM or AF).
Small though the lounge is there is normally a good selection of snacks and beverages.
(And if you are a smoker - there is a smoking section in there).
Problem I find with OTP is that is difficult to check in more than one hour before your flight (either with KLM or AF).
Small though the lounge is there is normally a good selection of snacks and beverages.
(And if you are a smoker - there is a smoking section in there).
Nov 2, 2014, 1:05 am
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OTP lounge trivia : They use the "old" Delta BusinessElite plates in the lounge. I guess, left-over from when Delta had JFK-OTP-JFK service. I took a picture the last time I was there in April.
Not sure about FlyerBrit's mention of trouble checking in early. There are many KLM flights (I don't know about AF personally). We were on a 17:00'ish flight OTP-AMS, so we could have easily arrived hours in advance (if we desired), which we did not. (IIRC, there are 3-4 KLM flights OTP-AMS)
Perhaps, his/her reference is to the first flight of the day. (I'm not a fan of early flights).
Not sure about FlyerBrit's mention of trouble checking in early. There are many KLM flights (I don't know about AF personally). We were on a 17:00'ish flight OTP-AMS, so we could have easily arrived hours in advance (if we desired), which we did not. (IIRC, there are 3-4 KLM flights OTP-AMS)
Perhaps, his/her reference is to the first flight of the day. (I'm not a fan of early flights).
Nov 2, 2014, 10:25 am
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I have not tried (or been early enough) to check in during the previous flight process - but all other times there is not anyone present at the desks until check in time.
Not tried "online check in" - but do not think that would solve the issue with checked bags.
Nov 2, 2014, 11:33 am
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Certainly true for first flights of the day - but even for later flights, the departures board shows when flight is available for checking in, and flights only check in one hour prior to scheduled departure.
I have not tried (or been early enough) to check in during the previous flight process - but all other times there is not anyone present at the desks until check in time.
Not tried "online check in" - but do not think that would solve the issue with checked bags.
I have not tried (or been early enough) to check in during the previous flight process - but all other times there is not anyone present at the desks until check in time.
Not tried "online check in" - but do not think that would solve the issue with checked bags.
[I tend to try to minimize airport time]In April I had access to the lounge. I was Platinum Medallion SkyTeam Elite + in April flying KLM in Y. It is definitely a partner lounge, but perhaps, since it's SkyTeam that is why I had access. I seem to recall there was a "pass" at check-in. I'll look to see if I took a picture, or made reference to it.
Nov 5, 2014, 7:19 pm
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Good question if your flight is originating in AMS. Maybe if you show your DL card, they will let you in? Assuming you are DM/STE+ as your profile suggests of course.
OTP is usually an O&D for me so I use the lounge every time I fly out (at least once a year). They usually give me a voucher/pass when I check in at the desk.
There is no real difference between the Tarom Lounge and the Business lounge on the other side. I've used both and I felt like they were almost identical.
OTP is usually an O&D for me so I use the lounge every time I fly out (at least once a year). They usually give me a voucher/pass when I check in at the desk.
There is no real difference between the Tarom Lounge and the Business lounge on the other side. I've used both and I felt like they were almost identical.
Nov 5, 2014, 7:31 pm
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If you go through baggage claim/customs you will no longer be air-side and need to go to the departures hall and back through security line etc. So you could visit the check-in desk and maybe get a lounge pass there.
I just do not recall seeing any signs for 'connecting flights' after deplaning at OTP.
Nov 5, 2014, 11:40 pm
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Good question if your flight is originating in AMS. Maybe if you show your DL card, they will let you in? Assuming you are DM/STE+ as your profile suggests of course.
OTP is usually an O&D for me so I use the lounge every time I fly out (at least once a year). They usually give me a voucher/pass when I check in at the desk.
There is no real difference between the Tarom Lounge and the Business lounge on the other side. I've used both and I felt like they were almost identical.
OTP is usually an O&D for me so I use the lounge every time I fly out (at least once a year). They usually give me a voucher/pass when I check in at the desk.
There is no real difference between the Tarom Lounge and the Business lounge on the other side. I've used both and I felt like they were almost identical.
But, the lounge isn't nice enough for one to bother using as an arrivals lounge, IMO.
Unfortunately, I can't speak to connections.
Nov 6, 2014, 8:17 am
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Looking back on the OP.
Was under the assumption that onward journey was international destination. Would appear now that it is domestic.
The rules for lounge access for STE+ members say that you need international connection/BP, so in this case OP will not have lounge access in OTP (there are serveal threads IIRC regarding similar situations in AMS)
Was under the assumption that onward journey was international destination. Would appear now that it is domestic.
The rules for lounge access for STE+ members say that you need international connection/BP, so in this case OP will not have lounge access in OTP (there are serveal threads IIRC regarding similar situations in AMS)