ATL Concourse E Sky Clubs
Aug 17, 2009, 4:42 pm
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ATL Concourse E Sky Clubs
I am passing through ATL next week (from LAX) on the way to ATH. I see there are two Sky Clubs on E -- any recommendations on which one is better? Thanks --
Aug 17, 2009, 4:45 pm
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The second one (E15 I think) - it's the former BusinessElite lounge. A lot more open and a good bit of space. Best lounge in ATL in my opinion.
Aug 17, 2009, 4:46 pm
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One used to be a normal CRC, the other was a BusinessElite lounge, for BE pax only. But at least a year ago they rebranded the BE lounge as a CRC so you can get into both. IMO the better one is the old BE lounge, not least because they put on a nice food spread during certain times of the day. The first lounge you come to after you come up the escalators is the legacy CRC lounge. Just go further and around the corner to the old BE lounge.
Aug 17, 2009, 5:00 pm
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Depending on when you're flying out, the hours might determine it.
Concourse E across from Gate E14 Daily: 6am10pm
Concourse E across from Gate E15 Daily: 2pm10pm
E15 is the old BE lounge and the preferred lounge but I've seen it overflowing with people.
Concourse E across from Gate E14 Daily: 6am10pm
Concourse E across from Gate E15 Daily: 2pm10pm
E15 is the old BE lounge and the preferred lounge but I've seen it overflowing with people.
Aug 17, 2009, 5:16 pm
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I went to both E SkyClubs yesterday and it seems they stock up food in both lounges now. However, I like the views better from the lounge at E15, especially if a 77L is parked at E11 
Aug 17, 2009, 5:29 pm
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Aug 17, 2009, 5:44 pm
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To expand on that a bit more, I've been in the E 14 one and it was extremely packed. I walked down to the E 15 one and it was nearly empty. I think most people see that CRC and just stop there. I'm guessing the majority of the peeps in the E 14 DSC don't even know the second one exists (which makes since, its a bit out of the way and tucked around a corner). As was pointed out, its only open in the afternoon/evening so no go for your morning departures.
Aug 17, 2009, 5:57 pm
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To expand on that a bit more, I've been in the E 14 one and it was extremely packed. I walked down to the E 15 one and it was nearly empty. I think most people see that CRC and just stop there. I'm guessing the majority of the peeps in the E 14 DSC don't even know the second one exists (which makes since, its a bit out of the way and tucked around a corner). As was pointed out, its only open in the afternoon/evening so no go for your morning departures.
That, and the fact that it's the first one you hit, are probably logical reasons.
I don't mind though - I like keeping E15 a little quiet.
Aug 17, 2009, 6:15 pm
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I recall (from experience) the BE lounge also being used as a contract lounge for other airlines.
There were days when I was in there that there were more non BE customers than BE customers.
There were days when I was in there that there were more non BE customers than BE customers.
Aug 17, 2009, 6:48 pm
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I submit another vote for E15 - same reasons. Usually less crowded while the E14 is standaing room only....which leads to cleaner, quieter, etc.
Aug 17, 2009, 7:08 pm
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Only E-14 has showers (hope I have this right). The one with the nice view, formerly Biz Elite club, does NOT have showers.
Aug 17, 2009, 8:36 pm
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Aug 17, 2009, 8:48 pm
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Are there any other non-SkyTeam international carriers left in Atlanta now (besides BA/LH)? I think JM left a while ago, but I can't think of anyone else off the top of my head.
Aug 17, 2009, 8:57 pm
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+2. E15 is often MUCH less crowded.
Originally Posted by MemphisQueen
I submit another vote for E15 - same reasons. Usually less crowded while the E14 is standaing room only....which leads to cleaner, quieter, etc.
Last edited by Denolloyd; Aug 17, 2009 at 8:59 pm