JFK lounge service switched from AF to LH (except for PY pax)
Nov 19, 2018, 5:01 am
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I saw that sign too and thought it a little suspect. It indicates beer and wine are available but not spirits.
And agree, LH F lounge (as a JL lounge) is highly uninspiring.
And agree, LH F lounge (as a JL lounge) is highly uninspiring.
Nov 22, 2018, 10:29 pm
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Nov 23, 2018, 11:38 pm
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Was there first week of November, and didn't notice any sign (didn't look), but, though didn't partake in an adult beverage on this trip, I did see many others with, what appeared, to be assorted wine & champagne. As others have mentioned, at least during my visit, a very underwhelming experience.
Nov 24, 2018, 12:03 am
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Was there first week of November, and didn't notice any sign (didn't look), but, though didn't partake in an adult beverage on this trip, I did see many others with, what appeared, to be assorted wine & champagne. As others have mentioned, at least during my visit, a very underwhelming experience.
Dec 13, 2018, 7:01 am
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AF lounge has reopened, but appears JAL has completely severed the lounge arrangement with them.
Was first in the shower room this morning. Pretty clean overall, but did notice hairs in the corners like it wasn’t a very thorough cleaning. Shower showers are always a mandatory item in any public shower, imo. Temperature remained cool in the changing area with cold air blowing in. Also noticed that the weekly shower room check sheet was completely blank, yet had the current week on it.
For those wondering about other lounge options at JFK, BA lounge dragon denied entry because I wasn’t departing from T7. ANA pax, on the other hand, according to him would have been welcome. Nice OneWorld love there...
Was first in the shower room this morning. Pretty clean overall, but did notice hairs in the corners like it wasn’t a very thorough cleaning. Shower showers are always a mandatory item in any public shower, imo. Temperature remained cool in the changing area with cold air blowing in. Also noticed that the weekly shower room check sheet was completely blank, yet had the current week on it.
For those wondering about other lounge options at JFK, BA lounge dragon denied entry because I wasn’t departing from T7. ANA pax, on the other hand, according to him would have been welcome. Nice OneWorld love there...
Dec 13, 2018, 7:08 am
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AF lounge has reopened, but appears JAL has completely severed the lounge arrangement with them.
Was first in the shower room this morning. Pretty clean overall, but did notice hairs in the corners like it wasn’t a very thorough cleaning. Shower showers are always a mandatory item in any public shower, imo. Temperature remained cool in the changing area with cold air blowing in. Also noticed that the weekly shower room check sheet was completely blank, yet had the current week on it.
For those wondering about other lounge options at JFK, BA lounge dragon denied entry because I wasn’t departing from T7. ANA pax, on the other hand, according to him would have been welcome. Nice OneWorld love there...
Was first in the shower room this morning. Pretty clean overall, but did notice hairs in the corners like it wasn’t a very thorough cleaning. Shower showers are always a mandatory item in any public shower, imo. Temperature remained cool in the changing area with cold air blowing in. Also noticed that the weekly shower room check sheet was completely blank, yet had the current week on it.
For those wondering about other lounge options at JFK, BA lounge dragon denied entry because I wasn’t departing from T7. ANA pax, on the other hand, according to him would have been welcome. Nice OneWorld love there...
Dec 13, 2018, 7:22 am
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No, not surprised that they are welcome, more that the lounge dragon specifically mentioned them when denying access to one of BA’s OneWorld partner airlines.
Dec 13, 2018, 8:34 am
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JAL website currently indicates F passengers and JMB Diamond (OneWorld Emerald) have access to LH Senator Lounge. Where all lounge access passengers have access to AZ Michelangelo Lounge. Has anybody been to AZ lounge?
Dec 13, 2018, 4:11 pm
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It does not sound promising....
https://onemileatatime.com/alitalia-lounge-new-york-jfk-review/
https://onemileatatime.com/alitalia-lounge-new-york-jfk-review/
Dec 13, 2018, 10:19 pm
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I haven't been there myself but according to my non-frequent traveling friend (who usually enjoys everything in her trip), the AZ lounge is "a nightmare" and "avoid at all cost"...
Dec 22, 2018, 9:15 am
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Reporting from LH Senator Lounge, was told that only beer, wine, and Champaign are available before12 noon, and no liquors are available before 12 noon. Over at AZ Michelangelo Lounge standard liquor selections are available self serve before 12 noon. Yes, AZ Michelangelo Lounge ain't going to win any airline lounge award, food are far better at LH Senator Lounge, but I will not say AZ Michelangelo Lounge is horrible, still better than spending time at a gate area.
Dec 22, 2018, 11:46 am
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Reporting from LH Senator Lounge, was told that only beer, wine, and Champaign are available before12 noon, and no liquors are available before 12 noon. Over at AZ Michelangelo Lounge standard liquor selections are available self serve before 12 noon. Yes, AZ Michelangelo Lounge ain't going to win any airline lounge award, food are far better at LH Senator Lounge, but I will not say AZ Michelangelo Lounge is horrible, still better than spending time at a gate area.
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Dec 28, 2018, 11:57 pm
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Finally doing some reading on JFK lounge options. Wish JL flew out of T8 