JAL to reopen HND JAL First Class Lounge on Mar 29 2020
Jul 26, 2022, 2:39 pm
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The JAL website lists the schedule below for the First Class Lounge operating hours in HND for the month of July:
Mon 6:00 - 25:10
Tue 6:00 - 25:25
Wed 6:00 - 25:25
Thu 6:00 - 25:10
Fri 6:00 - 25:25
Sat 6:00 - 25:10
I know a lot has changed with Covid but I seem to recall there only being 24 hours in a day.
Is 25:xx supposed to be 1:00 AM?
Mon 6:00 - 25:10
Tue 6:00 - 25:25
Wed 6:00 - 25:25
Thu 6:00 - 25:10
Fri 6:00 - 25:25
Sat 6:00 - 25:10
I know a lot has changed with Covid but I seem to recall there only being 24 hours in a day.
Is 25:xx supposed to be 1:00 AM?
Jul 26, 2022, 4:40 pm
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This may be one of the first signs that things are slowly starting to return to normal. Looks like the Sakura Lounge at Haneda is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays this month.
At Narita the Sakura Lounge is open 7 days a week but on an abbreviated schedule depending on the day.
Wonder if they will divert J class passengers over there on those days when they check in at the 1st lounge at Haneda? My trip is in November. Hoping the transit hotel is open by then.
JAL announced this on the website four days ago (22 July 2022)
Reference link...... https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/info/2020/inter/200716/
At Narita the Sakura Lounge is open 7 days a week but on an abbreviated schedule depending on the day.
Wonder if they will divert J class passengers over there on those days when they check in at the 1st lounge at Haneda? My trip is in November. Hoping the transit hotel is open by then.
JAL announced this on the website four days ago (22 July 2022)
Reference link...... https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/info/2020/inter/200716/
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Jul 26, 2022, 5:01 pm
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This may be one of the first signs that things are slowly starting to return to normal. Looks like the Sakura Lounge at Haneda is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays this month.
At Narita the Sakura Lounge is open 7 days a week but on an abbreviated schedule depending on the day.
Wonder if they will divert J class passengers over there on those days when they check in at the 1st lounge at Haneda? My trip is in November. Hoping the transit hotel is open by then.
JAL announced this on the website four days ago (22 July 2022)
Reference link...... https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/info/2020/inter/200716/
At Narita the Sakura Lounge is open 7 days a week but on an abbreviated schedule depending on the day.
Wonder if they will divert J class passengers over there on those days when they check in at the 1st lounge at Haneda? My trip is in November. Hoping the transit hotel is open by then.
JAL announced this on the website four days ago (22 July 2022)
Reference link...... https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/info/2020/inter/200716/
Jul 27, 2022, 3:16 am
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When I was their last week the sushi bar area was F/OWE/JGC diamond only and opened at 18:00, better sake and champagne not British sparkling. The salon opened at 19:00 and was similarly restricted. Lower status and a J passengers were limited to the old bit.
Jul 28, 2022, 10:58 pm
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- Sushi Bar named “Shushi Tsurutei” in HND will be temporally closed from August 1, 2022.
Jul 28, 2022, 11:21 pm
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The Sushi Tsurutei area was opened quite recently as part of accommodating the number of passengers before the Sakura Lounge was opened. From August 1st, the Sakura Lounge will be open all days for the same hours as the first class lounge, so I guess they estimate that they need fewer square meters open, and will close the sushi bar area again. This does not mean you can't order sushi, it will be available as before in the first class lounge.
Aug 11, 2022, 10:35 am
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Given that Sakura Lounges are now open, has the First Class lounge reverted back somewhat to better quality food and beverages? I see a comment up above about the British sparkling wine that was being served in the F lounge has been replaced by some other (assuming more prestigious) Champagne, but how about the food, any changes? And also to liquor, as they had downgraded even the liquor to non-premium brands.
Aug 11, 2022, 5:17 pm
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Given that Sakura Lounges are now open, has the First Class lounge reverted back somewhat to better quality food and beverages? I see a comment up above about the British sparkling wine that was being served in the F lounge has been replaced by some other (assuming more prestigious) Champagne, but how about the food, any changes? And also to liquor, as they had downgraded even the liquor to non-premium brands.
Aug 13, 2022, 4:55 pm
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Aug 13, 2022, 4:59 pm
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Opened at 18:00 until what time? What's the sushi like? High quality and different variety? Made fresh or pre-made?
Aug 14, 2022, 12:59 am
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Given that Sakura Lounges are now open, has the First Class lounge reverted back somewhat to better quality food and beverages? I see a comment up above about the British sparkling wine that was being served in the F lounge has been replaced by some other (assuming more prestigious) Champagne, but how about the food, any changes? And also to liquor, as they had downgraded even the liquor to non-premium brands.
Aug 14, 2022, 12:15 pm
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The Glenfiddich and Ballantines looks better and more promising, though the red wine and white choices I hope have also been upgraded.
How about the food, still the same limited selection off the online menu?
Aug 14, 2022, 12:25 pm
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