Honolulu HNL Sky Club: The Definitive Thread
Dec 18, 2014, 8:04 pm
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Dec 22, 2014, 2:00 pm
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Finally - been waiting for this since 2010!
I'm at the HNL Sky Club right now. The attendant is telling every entering passenger that a new SkyClub will open this Thursday in the old Presidents club space at gate 13.
She indicated that is will be a minimal renovation which I think is great---the build out of the old PC was one of the nicest in the system with beautiful wood furniture and a comfortable islands-theme layout.
She indicated that is will be a minimal renovation which I think is great---the build out of the old PC was one of the nicest in the system with beautiful wood furniture and a comfortable islands-theme layout.
...with the CO/UA merger, the CO and UA clubs will also merge, in the UA club location (Diamond Head concourse). That will free up the CO space to be remodeled for DL this winter, and once the construction is done, the SC will move in where the CO PC is now.
DL ops will also move in behind there, and the former NW WC will be part of their office space. DL check-in will eventually move down to right behind that stuff landside.
DL ops will also move in behind there, and the former NW WC will be part of their office space. DL check-in will eventually move down to right behind that stuff landside.
But definitely good news - IMHO the PC was the best of the old SkyTeam clubs, and the location was great. And it's still close enough to the gardens if I feel like going to them.
Dec 22, 2014, 6:35 pm
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At the old (current) Honolulu club early in September, I had just checked in when a couple came in.
The gent (an Amex card dude) clearly had not been apprised of the recent downgrades, and raised pluperfect heck about being asked to pay a companion charge, before dragging wifey out of the lounge.
The agent looked (just a little) shell-shocked, so I offered the observation:
"Gee, I would sure never tell everybody in shouting distance that my wife was not worth $29.00."
She smiled and said "You know, I'd never tell my husband that, either."
If you think about it (he clearly didn't), what else was he saying? Not a damn thing.
The gent (an Amex card dude) clearly had not been apprised of the recent downgrades, and raised pluperfect heck about being asked to pay a companion charge, before dragging wifey out of the lounge.
The agent looked (just a little) shell-shocked, so I offered the observation:
"Gee, I would sure never tell everybody in shouting distance that my wife was not worth $29.00."
She smiled and said "You know, I'd never tell my husband that, either."
If you think about it (he clearly didn't), what else was he saying? Not a damn thing.
Dec 23, 2014, 9:45 am
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location, location, location
I was there last month after a stay in HNL enroute to NRT. It was hard to find. The signage failed me but an airport employee pointed me kindly in the right direction. The gardens along the way are indeed inviting. The club seemed small but it served its purpose for me.
Dec 25, 2014, 7:20 pm
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Here right now. Will upload pics. I'm hoping this isn't the final state but it's very... "Retro Chic" they must have gotten a good deal on some less new furniture.
Very basic setup. Lots and lots of seating space, though.
Very basic setup. Lots and lots of seating space, though.
Dec 27, 2014, 1:58 am
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Dec 27, 2014, 3:40 pm
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Images of new HNL Sky Club
Christmas Eve 2014 in HNL Sky Club, right across from Gate 13:
Check-in counter:
From the far end towards the entrance, food bar and small "open bar" with attendant on the left:
Check-in counter:
From the far end towards the entrance, food bar and small "open bar" with attendant on the left:
Last edited by calrick; Dec 27, 2014 at 8:24 pm Reason: Typo
Dec 28, 2014, 3:15 am
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Dec 28, 2014, 4:22 am
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In comparison to how it was when it was Continental's President's club, it doesn't seem much has changed. Both, Set up for Entrance check-in counter seems nearly same, room dcor with wood siding seems about the same. Lighting seems a bit brigher.
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Dec 28, 2014, 8:57 pm
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Dec 31, 2014, 11:19 am
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There is a sign in the ceiling in the middle of the concourse pointing to the club. You have to buzz for them to open the door. (I found this odd.) It is across from the arrival door for gate 13 (note that the gate 13 departure area is a bit down). I was waiting for family on the ATL flight, and when it arrived at gate 13 you could clearly hear the jet engines in the club. Some may differ as to whether that's a good or bad thing.
Dec 31, 2014, 11:34 am
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