joepercussion1

Hi all,
I am traveling on JL from TPE-NRT in J and am OW Sapphire / AA PLT. The only lounge at TPE is the CX lounge. Will I be allowed access?

Thanks,
Joe

Gshumway

OneWorld rules say yes.

jiaotze

Did something happen to the JAL lounge since I last used it just a couple of months ago? JAL flights depart from Terminal 2 at TPE, while CX is in Terminal 1.

If you have the extra time to walk to the CX lounge, it is in an entirely different league from the JAL lounge. The JAL lounge, however, is conveniently located near the JAL gates.

JDiver

The oneworld lounge access guide, with lounge listings and rules: https://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access

Japan Airlines
Legend Airport VIP Lounge
Location details: Terminal 2, 3rd floor, concourse D
Opening hours: Daily: 06:00-16:30
Notes: Two massage chairs are available to help you unwind before your flight.
Operated by a third party.
Free WifiFood and BeveragesConference RoomWheelchair AccessTVRelaxation Room

Cathay Pacific Lounge
Location details: 4th floor, Departure Hall, Terminal 1
Opening hours: 04:30 - 20:50 Daily
Notes: The new lounge in Taipei is designed to reflect the CX brand experience and to offer passengers both relaxation and enjoyment, whether they are returning home to Hong Kong or starting on a longer journey. The overall feeling of the lounge is of a domestic space, more like a living room than an airline lounge. Designer furniture and lighting have been carefully selected for practicality and comfort.

ccengct

CX lounge at TPE T1 is nice but it's tricky to find. Look for an escalator up from departures level. However, if you are departing on JL, I don't know that you can access T1 airside. Somebody might be checking BPs on the connector. The third-party lounge in T2 that JL offers is decent.

Zorak

FWIW I've walked D <-> A airside to use the CI lounge in T1 vs. the one in T2 and it's just a regular walkway, no checks.

TPJ

Yes - both terminal are interconnected - you can walk or take an automated people mover/train.

joepercussion1

That's what I thought. I only ask because I was told sometimes these lounges don't always follow OW rules. I will attempt to visit both and report back.

JDiver

As you're flying JL in J, there should be no question about your using the JL contract Legend VIP Airport Lounge, and as you're both departing in JL J and a oneworld Sapphire you should have access to the CX lounge.

We'll ultimately move this to the lounge access HELP DESK thread. /Moderator

AANYC1981

I was turned down from using the CX lounge but I wasn't flying a OW airline.

JDiver

As would be expected.

joepercussion1

The Legends VIP Lounge (Operated by TransAsia) was better than your average Admirals Club, but overall, not very good.

I was able to easily make my way over to the CX lounge in Terminal 1. It was about a 10 minute walk between lounges. I was initially denied access because the agent in the JL Lounge took my invitations upon entry there. Once I pointed out that my JL boarding pass stated Sapphire, as well as presented my AAdvantage Platinum card, my status was verified and I was granted access.

For others that are at TPE on JL, just skip the JL lounge all together and provide your invitations at the CX lounge. Excellent experience there.