Frustrating experience at Dan lounge TLV
Jun 18, 2022, 7:22 am
#16
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 71
Both oneworld and Star Alliance have more than enough TLV traffic to support a lounge (even an alliance one). If there's an exclusive agreement with Dan, my question would be why... (and I wouldn't expect the answer to necessarily be very kosher, shall we say). The Dan lounges are broadly garbage, and I bet the airlines pay above average rates for them, as they're the only game in town... IAA should absolutely provide the space to another operator.
Jun 19, 2022, 1:20 am
#17
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: UA 1K/MM, EK Gold, CX Silver
Posts: 880
The problem is the IAA (airport authority), which is run for the benefit of it's (permanent) employees, not the passengers. They charge DAN a pretty penny for the space, and have no incentive to change or improve anything in the paxex. They had to be forced by legislation I understand to allow competition in food and beverage sales and to set maximum prices for food and drink.
Jul 17, 2022, 3:38 pm
#18
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 451
I cannot see any alliance really investing when you have an airport that does not serve as a transit airport. I rarely get to TLV with enough time to enjoy the lounge. Not really one of those airports where one needs to arrive early. It is generally (not now) quite efficient. As someone who flys 5-6 times a year, I am fine with the lousy Dan lounge. To me, lounges are really only important when I am transiting...
Jul 17, 2022, 4:26 pm
#19
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Join Date: May 2005
Programs: BA Gold, AA PLT PRO, AGR, Strawberry (Nordic Choice), Marriott Bonvoy
Posts: 4,248
I cannot see any alliance really investing when you have an airport that does not serve as a transit airport. I rarely get to TLV with enough time to enjoy the lounge. Not really one of those airports where one needs to arrive early. It is generally (not now) quite efficient. As someone who flys 5-6 times a year, I am fine with the lousy Dan lounge. To me, lounges are really only important when I am transiting...
Jul 18, 2022, 5:33 am
#20
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Programs: AA L.T. Plat; UA Platinum
Posts: 328
I was in Dan Lounge this past Friday. Lounge in concourse B closed leaving only the C lounge. I had a much nicer lounge experience in Entebbe, Uganda. that's not saying much. Crowded, minimal food, 3 unisex stalls, one of which was closed for cleaning. Wife had returned to US several days earlier and she reported worse... only one of the stalls was operational. Really shameful. When flying LY, I have only had great experiences in King David Lounge.
Jul 23, 2022, 12:06 pm
#21
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: LH SENATOR
Posts: 1,038
The lounge offerng at TLV for non LY passengers is a absolute disgrae. It would really help if Star Alliance and others would start operating their own lounges as what is on offer now is one of the worst globally.
Aug 1, 2022, 7:11 pm
#22
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Raddison Platinum, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 5,271
Wow, and I was considering spending the night in the lounge as my flight departs 4:50am and it didnt seem like a hotel would be worth it. Guess not
Last edited by eng3; Aug 1, 2022 at 7:19 pm
Aug 2, 2022, 3:40 am
#23
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Devon, UK
Programs: VS Silver; Matmid Silver, BA Bronze; Accor Plat.
Posts: 957
With that timed flight, with checked luggage and as a non-Israeli,I would leave TLV around 01:30 and Jerusalem around 1am. I wouldn't bother booking an extra night, just leave your bags at the Hotel storage, go out have a nice meal; couple of pints and before you know it it will be midnight.
Aug 2, 2022, 2:33 pm
#24
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,556
With that timed flight, with checked luggage and as a non-Israeli,I would leave TLV around 01:30 and Jerusalem around 1am. I wouldn't bother booking an extra night, just leave your bags at the Hotel storage, go out have a nice meal; couple of pints and before you know it it will be midnight.
Aug 3, 2022, 10:49 am
#25
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Raddison Platinum, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 5,271
no checked bag planned
I assume they have no type of priority lane (ie. star gold)
Aug 3, 2022, 12:27 pm
#27
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Devon, UK
Programs: VS Silver; Matmid Silver, BA Bronze; Accor Plat.
Posts: 957
No but go to area W for the security interview as outlined above. It will save a lot of time, if you are flying on a Saturday morning, even more, because their will be no LY flights.
Aug 3, 2022, 1:46 pm
#28
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
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I will have a carry on bag with my though.
I will be traveling on a weekday
Aug 3, 2022, 1:55 pm
#29
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Devon, UK
Programs: VS Silver; Matmid Silver, BA Bronze; Accor Plat.
Posts: 957
TLV is busy that time of the morning, if in doubt get there three hours before, for half an hour difference in these times with short staffing its not worth missing your flight. I am not a lounge lizard and as such just go and buy fags and am prepared to go straight to the gate, also if I miss my flight I am not facing a transatlantic journey ( I would just hop onto a flight to LCA or elsewhere in Europe and then fly to LHR).
Aug 3, 2022, 3:22 pm
#30
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
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TLV is busy that time of the morning, if in doubt get there three hours before, for half an hour difference in these times with short staffing its not worth missing your flight. I am not a lounge lizard and as such just go and buy fags and am prepared to go straight to the gate, also if I miss my flight I am not facing a transatlantic journey ( I would just hop onto a flight to LCA or elsewhere in Europe and then fly to LHR).