JAL NRT F Lounge is Awful
Oct 9, 2017, 6:43 pm
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OP here. Well I must relent a little. I was just in the new AA Flagship Lounge in ORD. A little cleaner and brighter than the JL F lounge, but just as crowded. I can't really see why you would want to go into these lounges unless you had a really long layover or were there at an off peak time.
Oct 9, 2017, 7:07 pm
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OP here. Well I must relent a little. I was just in the new AA Flagship Lounge in ORD. A little cleaner and brighter than the JL F lounge, but just as crowded. I can't really see why you would want to go into these lounges unless you had a really long layover or were there at an off peak time.
There is a small Flagship First dining area, that is only for F passengers, and I believe Concierge Key members.
Oct 9, 2017, 8:05 pm
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Oct 9, 2017, 9:31 pm
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Oct 13, 2017, 7:31 am
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HKG has a much bigger terminal. There's only so much space available for lounge at NRT T2. And it will get worse once HA moves over and starts using the Sakura Lounge. AC usually has no lines for shower. Just go over there for shower if there's a 2 hour wait at Sakura Lounge.
have to wait two hours for the massage).
Again, that's my experience in 2011 to 2016. Surprisingly I haven't been in JL F lounge this year yet, so it may have gotten worse. One thing that JL F lounge can definitely improve is A La Carte menu.
Oct 14, 2017, 7:18 am
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And the CX F lounges in LHR, YVR(Kind of), and HKG feature A La Carte menu, none from the JL F lounges feature A La Carte. It has been like this since the first time I was in JL F lounge back in 2011, so it's nothing new to me. The amenities in JL F lounge are good and better than what OP described. If you have more time, you would find the massage chair to be a nice treat in case you can't get the personalized massage service for you(Every time I get there I
have to wait two hours for the massage).
Again, that's my experience in 2011 to 2016. Surprisingly I haven't been in JL F lounge this year yet, so it may have gotten worse. One thing that JL F lounge can definitely improve is A La Carte menu.
have to wait two hours for the massage).
Again, that's my experience in 2011 to 2016. Surprisingly I haven't been in JL F lounge this year yet, so it may have gotten worse. One thing that JL F lounge can definitely improve is A La Carte menu.
Oct 14, 2017, 8:19 am
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Oct 14, 2017, 8:25 am
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Seems like only in Haneda only, online they have a separate A La Carte menu (only main course made to order, rest still need to grab from buffet table)
Oct 14, 2017, 9:12 am
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Oct 14, 2017, 4:36 pm
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On our transit thru NRT this past Thursday evening, we were fortunate to stumble across the Satellite First Class Lounge. Much nicer and newer than the old dump. There is even a separate Dining Room, and while there is no menu service, the service yourself buffet was adequate for our short connection. Indeed the pasta, lemon chicken and potstickers were very good. Pics and full report here.
Oct 15, 2017, 2:42 am
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I do remember the terminal has a few child friendly area. Those areas would be more suitable.