Narita Airport Lounge Closure
Dec 13, 2018, 11:49 pm
#46
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by the way, the Sakura Lounge smoking room has been closed for a while for those who complained about JL restricting access while there’s “no renovation” done at the Sakura Lounge.
Dec 14, 2018, 1:24 am
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But no matter what they serve, I am not going to base my flight decision based on the lounge menu LOL
by the way, the Sakura Lounge smoking room has been closed for a while for those who complained about JL restricting access while there’s “no renovation” done at the Sakura Lounge.
Dec 14, 2018, 1:37 am
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Dec 14, 2018, 1:57 am
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Dec 14, 2018, 2:06 am
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good, route via LHR and get me some tea time
By the way, the satellite F Lounge was so empty when I was there for JL735 2 weeks ago. The entire dining area was empty and I was able to take any photos I wanted. Not sure why JL doesn’t just limit partner access during peak periods only (like they did with the JAL Lounge with AA in the past). This way they can still make some $$ from the entry fees.
By the way, the satellite F Lounge was so empty when I was there for JL735 2 weeks ago. The entire dining area was empty and I was able to take any photos I wanted. Not sure why JL doesn’t just limit partner access during peak periods only (like they did with the JAL Lounge with AA in the past). This way they can still make some $$ from the entry fees.
Dec 14, 2018, 2:35 am
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good, route via LHR and get me some tea time
By the way, the satellite F Lounge was so empty when I was there for JL735 2 weeks ago. The entire dining area was empty and I was able to take any photos I wanted. Not sure why JL doesn’t just limit partner access during peak periods only (like they did with the JAL Lounge with AA in the past). This way they can still make some $$ from the entry fees.
Dec 14, 2018, 5:15 am
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They should always have tuna. This should be Japan's omotenashi. This is no place for cost cut.
Satellite lounge is usually empty.
Always aim for the satellite after you have had your share of sushi.
Satellite lounge is usually empty.
Always aim for the satellite after you have had your share of sushi.
Dec 16, 2018, 7:24 am
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I've been working on my ANA status, though, so haven't had a chance to stop by in recent weeks. I should give it a go again.
Dec 16, 2018, 3:41 pm
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The maguro that they had just recently was wildly uninspiring, the ever-present ika is bland, and the egg is just a nuissance - when they used to have toro, I would just load up on that and call it a day.
I've been working on my ANA status, though, so haven't had a chance to stop by in recent weeks. I should give it a go again.
I've been working on my ANA status, though, so haven't had a chance to stop by in recent weeks. I should give it a go again.
Dec 22, 2018, 9:24 am
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November flying out of NRT as OW Emerald flying on AA, denied entry to JL First Class lounge. There was a sign on AA check-in counter indicating AA passengers not have access to JL lounge during the renovation. I will be flying out of NRT on JL flight but ticket purchased as AA code share of AA flight number. Wonder if I wlll have access to First Class lounge as OW Emerald from AA. Boarding pass will say "Sold as AA****"
Dec 22, 2018, 9:35 am
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My guess is that you will have access to the JL lounges. But it is just a guess, but based on the fact that you do get a standard JAL boarding pass with logo and all.
Please report back.
Please report back.
Dec 22, 2018, 11:08 am
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Techbically that’s an AA flight he’s boarding. Just like PY ticket with AA code won’t have lounge access
Dec 22, 2018, 2:49 pm
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Dec 26, 2018, 9:11 pm
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I second this. I'm sitting in the first lounge in the main terminal now. came in with a guest both on a CX flight in Y. front desk mentioned that we could use the first lounge as it was quiet.....and boy is it quiet there are 8 people total in here right now