Narita Airport Lounge Closure
May 22, 2019, 8:26 pm
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I don't think I ever visited the upstairs first class lounge in the past, just the satellite one once or twice, and the main one most of the time. Did there used to be a different menu in the upstairs versus the main floor? And now it is the same menu? But in the satellite terminal the menu differs for the buffet and at a table?
Now, the satellite lounge retains the same buffet as usual, the 4th floor lounge does not have a buffet, but basically serves the same items plated by the staff. The soup, cheese, and bread selection is still self service. The 4th floor lounge has Laurent-Perrier as well now.
Jun 9, 2019, 2:44 am
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I am happy to report the madness has ended as of about two weeks ago.
Jun 9, 2019, 2:46 am
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Jun 9, 2019, 2:47 am
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Jun 9, 2019, 2:49 am
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I heard rumours of that. Though I have not been there to experience it myself yet. But very good to know.
Jun 9, 2019, 3:02 am
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Jun 16, 2019, 6:24 am
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On the other hand, the shower waitlist was like 30 people deep with a wait time of ~3hrs. Went to the AA lounge instead to shower.
Jun 16, 2019, 7:20 am
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I was there today, the dishwashers were out of commission. No sushi, not hot items except ramen and curry, limited cold options.
The satellite lounge had a full menu and they recommended everyone to go there. I needed the shoeshine service and a glass of champagne, so no problems for me
The satellite lounge had a full menu and they recommended everyone to go there. I needed the shoeshine service and a glass of champagne, so no problems for me
Jun 24, 2019, 6:37 am
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My typical route after clearing immigration:
Down stairs to AA lounge for a shower, then back up to the Cathay lounge for a quiet flute or two of Vueve Champagne,
then JAL lounge to do some crowd watching, work catch-up (and some shochu) before the flight.
Very stable route...saves me the epxected disappointment of the shower line in JAL lounge.
Jun 24, 2019, 4:35 pm
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As always with the afternoon departures. AA showers are the hidden trick to get a shower without any waiting time.
My typical route after clearing immigration:
Down stairs to AA lounge for a shower, then back up to the Cathay lounge for a quiet flute or two of Vueve Champagne,
then JAL lounge to do some crowd watching, work catch-up (and some shochu) before the flight.
Very stable route...saves me the epxected disappointment of the shower line in JAL lounge.
My typical route after clearing immigration:
Down stairs to AA lounge for a shower, then back up to the Cathay lounge for a quiet flute or two of Vueve Champagne,
then JAL lounge to do some crowd watching, work catch-up (and some shochu) before the flight.
Very stable route...saves me the epxected disappointment of the shower line in JAL lounge.
Jun 25, 2019, 11:15 am
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usually next to the (empty) Haagen datz ice cream box. Normally iced on the serving table, but the attendants are not quick to replenish empty champagne bottles...you may have to ask for it.
Jun 25, 2019, 3:23 pm
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Will have to look next time I come through Narita.
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Jul 6, 2019, 8:13 pm
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Jul 13, 2019, 12:04 am
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New to the site: However it's good to hear that they are making the lounge a special Japanese experience with sushi and some exotic options.
Are people complaining lounges are getting generic yet complain when they have some local specialties?
Are people complaining lounges are getting generic yet complain when they have some local specialties?
Jul 13, 2019, 12:14 am
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Then there has been some complaints about a downward trend of the quality of the neta (the fish etc on top of the nilgiri)