Is the F lounge in AUH3 open? Still waiting in 2016
Oct 28, 2014, 12:04 am
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Is the F lounge in AUH3 open? Still waiting in 2016
I read in another forum that the F lounge is closed in AUH
Not sure if they mean T1 or T3
Anyone know. I won't go to apt so early if not open.
Not sure if they mean T1 or T3
Anyone know. I won't go to apt so early if not open.
Oct 28, 2014, 2:36 am
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As far as I know the First Class lounge at AUH T3 is closed since August, and will remain closed for a while (some say re-opening could coincide with December launch of A380 to LHR).
In the meantime the new Business Class lounge at T3 (renamed Premium Lounge for the sake of obfuscation) is opened since end of August and has large seating capacity + 3 buffets & bars.
In the meantime the new Business Class lounge at T3 (renamed Premium Lounge for the sake of obfuscation) is opened since end of August and has large seating capacity + 3 buffets & bars.
Oct 28, 2014, 3:39 am
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Did the F lounge in T 1
Ever re open?
Does the J lounge have buffet or ala carte. I usually like to dine then get on aircraft and sleep.
Do they have massage in the lounge now?
Just trying to decide what time to be picked up.
Ever re open?
Does the J lounge have buffet or ala carte. I usually like to dine then get on aircraft and sleep.
Do they have massage in the lounge now?
Just trying to decide what time to be picked up.
Oct 28, 2014, 7:31 am
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There is a nice large new lounge near gate 35 with dining and a spa.
Oct 29, 2014, 3:14 am
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I am assuming that with the F lounge at AUH closed, Gold Elite members and one guest travelling economy can use the new Premium Lounge? Any idea? No mention of this on the Etihad Guest website.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Oct 29, 2014, 9:53 am
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Just read that the F Lounge now will not open until April of 2015.
http://www.etihad.com/en/experience-...-class-lounge/
http://www.etihad.com/en/experience-...-class-lounge/
Oct 29, 2014, 2:59 pm
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Currently there is no F lounge in AUH. The F part of the terminal 1 lounge is now integrated in the J lounge. Terminal 3 J and F lounge, located right after security, are closed for renovations and will most likely become F lounge only. There is a new J lounge in T3, located near the bus gates, about half way down the terminal downstairs. It is the same concept as the previous J lounge so buffet, not a la carte. Spa and showers present. As far as I know passengers entitled to use the F lounge (including gold elite) are urged to use this lounge.
Oct 29, 2014, 4:14 pm
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Found this on the website...
Might be useful
The First Class Lounge at Abu Dhabi Terminal 3 is currently closed for refurbishment and will reopen in April 2015. First Class guests are invited to use the new Premium Lounge until this time.
Might be useful
The First Class Lounge at Abu Dhabi Terminal 3 is currently closed for refurbishment and will reopen in April 2015. First Class guests are invited to use the new Premium Lounge until this time.
Oct 29, 2014, 4:39 pm
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Andy... please say more about the lounge near Gate 35... The Etihad Web site says there is a la carte dining as well as buffet. Perhaps they have a separate area for F pax?
Oct 29, 2014, 10:42 pm
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Do F passengers gets any extra lounge benefits relative to J passengers? i.e. Is there a reserved section within the larger lounge for F?
Oct 29, 2014, 11:32 pm
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No separate area or special treatment for F passengers so far. They are getting a lot of criticism for this, so they might change it in the near future.
Last edited by janbrubel; Oct 30, 2014 at 12:26 am Reason: typo
Oct 30, 2014, 11:48 am
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One would have to imagine very shortly or presently that the a la carte dining area is for F pax only. I don't know of any lounges in the world that has a la carte dining for J class.
Oct 31, 2014, 8:23 am
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No a la carte in AUHEY Premium lounge a week back. Staff were very helpful though and they buzzed around the dining table area.
No ice-cream on the buffet offering, but was no trouble for a staff member to get me some, after I asked.
Nov 1, 2014, 1:38 pm
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