Best Priority Pass Lounge at ICN
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Best Priority Pass Lounge at ICN
Hi,
I'm travelling to Seoul for the first time on CX, and would like to know which is the best Priority Pass lounge to use in terms of food, amenities, etc.
Options available:
Concourse A
1. KAL Lounge
2. Asiana Lounge
Main Terminal
1. Matina
2. Asiana Business Lounge
3. Sky Hub Lounge
Thanks in advance!
I'm travelling to Seoul for the first time on CX, and would like to know which is the best Priority Pass lounge to use in terms of food, amenities, etc.
Options available:
Concourse A
1. KAL Lounge
2. Asiana Lounge
Main Terminal
1. Matina
2. Asiana Business Lounge
3. Sky Hub Lounge
Thanks in advance!
#2
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: BKK/SEL/YQG
Posts: 2,543
Hi,
I'm travelling to Seoul for the first time on CX, and would like to know which is the best Priority Pass lounge to use in terms of food, amenities, etc.
Options available:
Concourse A
1. KAL Lounge
2. Asiana Lounge
Main Terminal
1. Matina
2. Asiana Business Lounge
3. Sky Hub Lounge
Thanks in advance!
I'm travelling to Seoul for the first time on CX, and would like to know which is the best Priority Pass lounge to use in terms of food, amenities, etc.
Options available:
Concourse A
1. KAL Lounge
2. Asiana Lounge
Main Terminal
1. Matina
2. Asiana Business Lounge
3. Sky Hub Lounge
Thanks in advance!
#4
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: BKK/SEL/YQG
Posts: 2,543
#5
I was thinking of this one. Yes, they are different. My fault.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage-combined-airline-program/1679825-icn-seoul-incheon-intl-airport-lounge-aa-master-thread.html#PhotoSwipe1432563321177
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage-combined-airline-program/1679825-icn-seoul-incheon-intl-airport-lounge-aa-master-thread.html#PhotoSwipe1432563321177
#6
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The KE business class lounge (KAL?) in the main terminal is much better than the KE business class lounge in the satellite terminal.
#7
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I would recommend that you read the reviews at http://loungereview.com/lounges/airport/ICN/ in order to form an opinion.
A key point to keep in mind is that you cannot get to Concourse A unless your flight actually departs from there (or, to be more specific, you can, but then you won't be able to come back to the main terminal and will have to request an escort - don't do it.) So this may effectively reduce your options.
The most generous buffet is at the SkyHub lounges, followed by the Matina lounges. The latter are technically the executive lounge within the airport's transit hotels.
Food aside, the Asiana club in the main terminal is the most beautiful lounge. The Asiana lounge in Concourse A does not have windows. The KAL club in Concourse A is... interesting. The design can be an acquired taste.
I'd grab food at one of the SkyHub lounges prior to heading to the Asian club in the main terminal.
A key point to keep in mind is that you cannot get to Concourse A unless your flight actually departs from there (or, to be more specific, you can, but then you won't be able to come back to the main terminal and will have to request an escort - don't do it.) So this may effectively reduce your options.
The most generous buffet is at the SkyHub lounges, followed by the Matina lounges. The latter are technically the executive lounge within the airport's transit hotels.
Food aside, the Asiana club in the main terminal is the most beautiful lounge. The Asiana lounge in Concourse A does not have windows. The KAL club in Concourse A is... interesting. The design can be an acquired taste.
I'd grab food at one of the SkyHub lounges prior to heading to the Asian club in the main terminal.
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Hi,
I'm travelling to Seoul for the first time on CX, and would like to know which is the best Priority Pass lounge to use in terms of food, amenities, etc.
Options available:
Concourse A
1. KAL Lounge
2. Asiana Lounge
Main Terminal
1. Matina
2. Asiana Business Lounge
3. Sky Hub Lounge
Thanks in advance!
I'm travelling to Seoul for the first time on CX, and would like to know which is the best Priority Pass lounge to use in terms of food, amenities, etc.
Options available:
Concourse A
1. KAL Lounge
2. Asiana Lounge
Main Terminal
1. Matina
2. Asiana Business Lounge
3. Sky Hub Lounge
Thanks in advance!
#13
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 368
Priority Pass Lounge at ICN when flying on Korean Airlines
Hi, I'll be departing ICN airport on Korean Airlines headed to SFO. (KE 23)
Since it seems this flight departs from Terminal 2, (I assume it departs from the same terminal daily), that leaves me with the following lounges:
Here is the complete list at ICN:
https://www.prioritypass.com/en/loun...d-39b8b8abddb5
There are 4 of us (2 adults, 2 young children), so more interested in a comfortable place to relax and eat before we board
None of us drink alcohol, so alcohol selection is not an issue. Important things are proximity do departure gate (since we have young kids), and food/non-alcoholic beverage selection
And of course, our chance of getting in if there are any capacity control restrictions on PP holders (our flight departs on a Sunday at 4pm).
I am the only PP card holder and apparently have up to 10 visits/year through my Amex Hilton Ascend card. PP confirmed when I called them I can use visits for guests at the same time, so that should cover me and my family.
Thanks.
Since it seems this flight departs from Terminal 2, (I assume it departs from the same terminal daily), that leaves me with the following lounges:
- Lounge L
Terminal 2 - Matina
Terminal 2 - SPC Lounge
Terminal 2
Here is the complete list at ICN:
https://www.prioritypass.com/en/loun...d-39b8b8abddb5
There are 4 of us (2 adults, 2 young children), so more interested in a comfortable place to relax and eat before we board
None of us drink alcohol, so alcohol selection is not an issue. Important things are proximity do departure gate (since we have young kids), and food/non-alcoholic beverage selection
And of course, our chance of getting in if there are any capacity control restrictions on PP holders (our flight departs on a Sunday at 4pm).
I am the only PP card holder and apparently have up to 10 visits/year through my Amex Hilton Ascend card. PP confirmed when I called them I can use visits for guests at the same time, so that should cover me and my family.
Thanks.
#14
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Of those three, I've only been to the SPC Lounge (and the KE J Lounge, which isn't PP...but you're not missing anything) and can recommend it. Is a little small and can get loud when crowded, but it had a good selection of food - everything from udon to ice cream. There's also a more public lounge area and a sleeping area next door.
#15
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4 PM is also the afternoon bank of flights to SE Asia, and when passengers from Europe and America all arrive for connections...so it will be a busy time.
These are some recent Korean blogs with video and pictures:
SPC Lounge - https://blog.naver.com/yyyy5428/221196274577
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These are some recent Korean blogs with video and pictures:
SPC Lounge - https://blog.naver.com/yyyy5428/221196274577
Lounge L - Shoot for the Sky! : ??? ???
Matina - Å ÃÊÀÇ Å ±¹Á¤º¸(Å ±¹ÀÚÀ¯¿©Çà/¹æÄÛ/ǪÄÏ/ÆÄŸ¾ß/Å©¶óºñ/»ç¹«ÀÌ) : ³×À̹ö Ä«Æä - NO IDEA why it formatted the link this way, but it's a legitimate link that's safe