How to purchase LH lounge access in MUC, and which lounge should we go to?
Mar 31, 2017, 6:28 am
#16
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I would also skip the lounge. But, just for info:
https://www.loungebuddy.com/MUC?filter_access=select
I can't speak for Munich, but I do know at Stuttgart you can buy a lounge voucher outside security at the Lufthansa Ticket Desk without having M&M status or premium ticket. It's important to know that Stuttgart won't always let you in--they sell access only for a limited time window, at times with the least LH-organic visitor traffic. I don't know for sure, but I can imagine MUC is the same.
https://www.loungebuddy.com/MUC?filter_access=select
I can't speak for Munich, but I do know at Stuttgart you can buy a lounge voucher outside security at the Lufthansa Ticket Desk without having M&M status or premium ticket. It's important to know that Stuttgart won't always let you in--they sell access only for a limited time window, at times with the least LH-organic visitor traffic. I don't know for sure, but I can imagine MUC is the same.
Mar 31, 2017, 7:28 am
#17
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A big difference is that the STR lounge (in fact all lounges at that airport) is a dump. MUC has much nicer lounges. I'm pretty certain that only M&M status pax can purchase access.
Mar 31, 2017, 8:00 am
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I would also skip the lounge. But, just for info:
https://www.loungebuddy.com/MUC?filter_access=select
https://www.loungebuddy.com/MUC?filter_access=select
Mar 31, 2017, 12:27 pm
#19
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I don't understand why this website gives you an option to purchase access to some Lufthansa lounges in MUC because as far as I know only HON/SEN/FTL can purchase access for their guests in LH lounges. On the other hand they started selling access to SEN lounges to FTLs, so it's no surprise if they started selling access to BIZ lounges through the backdoor.
So, not only are LH selling access to non-status holders, they also making card-holding flyers wait while they advertise to non-status holders who show up at the door wanting in.
Jun 10, 2017, 9:50 am
#20
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Cafe concept?
Can someone explain the 'Senator Cafe'? Is it a lounge? Is it better than a lounge? Or better to go to a normal lounge?
(If in a mood to advise, I am flying early morning [Euro] Business with *G status.)
(If in a mood to advise, I am flying early morning [Euro] Business with *G status.)
Jun 10, 2017, 12:26 pm
#21
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There is less in terms of "real" food but barista-service with very good coffee and cafe-style snack items. It lacks an apron view, which is why it is not my preferred lounge, but other than that it is a fairly relaxing place in a convenient location. Enjoy!
I prefer the SEN lounge in the satellite terminal, which has fairly good view.
Jun 10, 2017, 1:10 pm
#22
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It is neither better nor worse, just different.
There is less in terms of "real" food but barista-service with very good coffee and cafe-style snack items. It lacks an apron view, which is why it is not my preferred lounge, but other than that it is a fairly relaxing place in a convenient location. Enjoy!
I prefer the SEN lounge in the satellite terminal, which has fairly good view.
There is less in terms of "real" food but barista-service with very good coffee and cafe-style snack items. It lacks an apron view, which is why it is not my preferred lounge, but other than that it is a fairly relaxing place in a convenient location. Enjoy!
I prefer the SEN lounge in the satellite terminal, which has fairly good view.
Jun 10, 2017, 1:33 pm
#23
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Just note that the SEN cafe is only open on weekdays and closed Saturday and Sunday.
Jun 12, 2017, 2:29 am
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Yes, IIRC there is at least one without barista-service and the new Schengen SEN lounge in the satellite does not have the "Skybar"; can't remember if there is barista service somewhere else in the lounge, though.
Jun 15, 2017, 1:33 pm
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I also poked my head into a regular lounge for a look quickly. They appeared to have capacity for barista service, but it was not staffed (probably most default to the coffee automata). They did not have the smoothies/panini the cafe did, and the croissants looked less delicious, but they did have appealing pretzels.
I agree, not necessarily better/worse, just different.
Jul 6, 2019, 8:18 am
#27
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Is it straightforward to access the SEN lounge in the Satellite terminal? I have ~2 hours between an inbound Schengen LH flight and a UA departure to the USA.
Jul 7, 2019, 1:56 am
#28
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There are signs that will lead you to the LH lounges at MUC and there will always be a SEN lounge close to your departure gate. If your flight leaves from the satellite, the (non-Schengen) SEN lounge in L is best.
Jul 7, 2019, 3:24 am
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Whether you arrive at a G or K gate from Schengen you will have to go through passport control (but no security) for your flight to the US which will leave from an H or L gate. You can use passport control either in T2 (G > H) or T2 Satellite (K > L). T2 and T2S are connected by an underground people mover which takes less than a minute and runs every few minutes. I suggest you go to the non-Schengen SEN lounge in the satellite which is opposite gate L11. The people mover has separate sections for Schengen and non-Schengen passengers, so you can go through passport control either in T2 or T2S before visiting the lounge.
Jul 8, 2019, 3:58 pm
#30
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Thank you both for the advice - I ended up arriving to a K gate and used both the SEN lounges in both K and L as my USA-bound flight was delayed 2hrs. I did not realize the train had both Schengen and Non-Schengen car so the transfer between L and H was straightforward.