Business Lounge in Tahiti PPT
Aug 12, 2017, 7:35 pm
#1
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Business Lounge in Tahiti PPT
I am flying from PPT to OGG via HNL in November in Business Class.
I have to spend 3-4 hours waiting at PPT and a few hours at HNL.
Does Hawaiian provide access to lounges at either of these locations?
I have to spend 3-4 hours waiting at PPT and a few hours at HNL.
Does Hawaiian provide access to lounges at either of these locations?
Aug 12, 2017, 8:25 pm
#2
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I don't believe there is access to a lounge in PPT but there is the Plumeria lounge in Honolulu which is upstairs and has wine, sandwiches, noodles and assorted snacks.
Aug 13, 2017, 12:09 pm
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Aug 13, 2017, 2:12 pm
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The current Air Tahiti Nui Lounge (the only one that appears to be available) in PPT is in rough shape and is occupying a reduced capacity area immediately above the departure gates. It's in rough shape because the area appears to be undergoing a remodel and it's quite cramped at the moment.
There is almost no food available and the only reason to visit is to try the Tahiti DOC wine. I can't speak if you'll have access but you certainly aren't missing anything if you can't get in.
There is almost no food available and the only reason to visit is to try the Tahiti DOC wine. I can't speak if you'll have access but you certainly aren't missing anything if you can't get in.
Aug 13, 2017, 2:19 pm
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There is also beer.
Aug 14, 2017, 11:03 am
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False. While the Premier Clubs are only in Hawaii and the Plumeria Lounge only in HNL, there is indeed access for Business class passengers at partner lounges for international guests. This is standard industry practice. PPT unfortunately, is not listed, however.
Last edited by azj; Aug 14, 2017 at 11:52 am
Aug 14, 2017, 11:52 am
#7
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I've had lounge access in HND, SYD, and SAN as a business flyer, but sadly there are no NA lounges anymore.
Last edited by 747FC; Aug 14, 2017 at 12:03 pm Reason: Accuracy.
Aug 14, 2017, 8:13 pm
#8
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I'm not sure if you would get access to the Plumeria lounge during your layover. It's supposed to be for international business class passengers only, and I don't know if you'd count as such if you were arriving. Worth a try though. If they don't let you in, you can use the Premier Club downstairs if you're in First for the interisland flight.
Last edited by Kumulani; Jan 10, 2018 at 3:15 pm
Dec 5, 2017, 4:37 pm
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I am due to fly Hawaiian this Saturday from PPT to HNL... flight is at 11;30pm and our domestic flight from Bora Bora lands at 6pm at PPT.
We are planning to go to a nearby hotel to relax and have dinner.
Would it be possible to check-in all or some of our bags with Hawaiian some 5 - 5.5 hours prior to our flight at PPT?
We will need to keep some items with us as we have an infant with us but dont want to be moving back and forth with 5 bags
We are planning to go to a nearby hotel to relax and have dinner.
Would it be possible to check-in all or some of our bags with Hawaiian some 5 - 5.5 hours prior to our flight at PPT?
We will need to keep some items with us as we have an infant with us but dont want to be moving back and forth with 5 bags
Dec 6, 2017, 8:21 pm
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I am due to fly Hawaiian this Saturday from PPT to HNL... flight is at 11;30pm and our domestic flight from Bora Bora lands at 6pm at PPT.
We are planning to go to a nearby hotel to relax and have dinner.
Would it be possible to check-in all or some of our bags with Hawaiian some 5 - 5.5 hours prior to our flight at PPT?
We will need to keep some items with us as we have an infant with us but dont want to be moving back and forth with 5 bags
We are planning to go to a nearby hotel to relax and have dinner.
Would it be possible to check-in all or some of our bags with Hawaiian some 5 - 5.5 hours prior to our flight at PPT?
We will need to keep some items with us as we have an infant with us but dont want to be moving back and forth with 5 bags
Dec 7, 2017, 9:22 pm
#11
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I am due to fly Hawaiian this Saturday from PPT to HNL... flight is at 11;30pm and our domestic flight from Bora Bora lands at 6pm at PPT.
We are planning to go to a nearby hotel to relax and have dinner.
Would it be possible to check-in all or some of our bags with Hawaiian some 5 - 5.5 hours prior to our flight at PPT?
We will need to keep some items with us as we have an infant with us but dont want to be moving back and forth with 5 bags
We are planning to go to a nearby hotel to relax and have dinner.
Would it be possible to check-in all or some of our bags with Hawaiian some 5 - 5.5 hours prior to our flight at PPT?
We will need to keep some items with us as we have an infant with us but dont want to be moving back and forth with 5 bags
The line was long so we just rented a car and stored our luggage in the trunk.
Jan 9, 2018, 3:43 pm
#12
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Car rentals are cheap - good idea to use as luggage storage. The lounge in PPT is avail via PriorityPass et al but it really blows. Some crummy snacks and some poor beverages. I would high-tail it out of there ASAP and come back as late as possible. Maybe even leave, come back when checkin opens and dump bags and then leave again and come back for departure.
Jan 10, 2018, 9:27 am
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Dont count on the Lounge at PPT.. they were refusing people from coming in as it was full.
Jan 10, 2018, 10:56 am
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HNL is a lovely airport, and Plumeria is probably its most spartan lounge. I'd encourage you to stretch out your legs and check out the garden instead.
Jul 11, 2019, 3:02 am
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If departing HNL for PPT, does the business class ticket here count as “international”? I thought for example some upgrades on this flight was priced like a domestic (I.e. Hawaii to West Coast) because it’s short for say Extra Comfort buy-up, not sure if there’s access to plumeria lounge or premier club.
On the way back, it sounds like HA business class won’t have access to the TN lounge? I do realize both the Plumeria Lounge and TN lounge accept Priority Pass but don’t have much confidence on a confirmed entry since everyone and their dog seems to have one nowadays.
On the way back, it sounds like HA business class won’t have access to the TN lounge? I do realize both the Plumeria Lounge and TN lounge accept Priority Pass but don’t have much confidence on a confirmed entry since everyone and their dog seems to have one nowadays.