Mar 1, 2018, 11:13 am
Last edit by: crackjack
To kick off the wiki on the new main lounge thread I added a brief overview of the MH lounges at KLIA.
I invite others to add relevant info on location, access requirements and opening hours.
Globalist
All the Malaysia Airlines lounges at KL International Airport (KLIA) have now been reopened after renovations.
Malaysia Airlines has 3 lounges at KLIA.
The KLIA Domestic Golden Lounge.
Located in the domestic terminal for domestic departures, towards the 'A' gates. Open 5am-12am.
The KLIA Regional Golden Lounge
This lounge is located in the main terminal building for international departures. Open 5am-12am.
To access it use the escalator near the Aerotrain platform between the G and H pier.
This lounge is airside and accessible for international departures only,
The International Golden Lounge at Satellite KLIA
This is the largest lounge, and is located in the Satellite Building on the 2nd floor above the Aerotrain platform there. Open 24hrs.
It features a Business class section and a separate 'Platinum' area + dining room for Enrich Platinum, OWEs & MH Business Suites passengers. (There is also a small First Class Suite area on the Platinum side for MH Business Suites passengers.)
This lounge is airside and only accessible by passengers allowed into the international zone.
[This perk may have been stopped as of 1 March 2024, even if the FAQ is not updated and still shows the earlier access rights; see this post.]
This lounge may also be used as an arrivals lounge by passengers arriving on MH flights who either flew MH Business Suites / Business or hold Enrich Platinum / Gold status (not applicableto OWE / OWS).
I invite others to add relevant info on location, access requirements and opening hours.
Globalist
All the Malaysia Airlines lounges at KL International Airport (KLIA) have now been reopened after renovations.
Malaysia Airlines has 3 lounges at KLIA.
The KLIA Domestic Golden Lounge.
Located in the domestic terminal for domestic departures, towards the 'A' gates. Open 5am-12am.
The KLIA Regional Golden Lounge
This lounge is located in the main terminal building for international departures. Open 5am-12am.
To access it use the escalator near the Aerotrain platform between the G and H pier.
This lounge is airside and accessible for international departures only,
The International Golden Lounge at Satellite KLIA
This is the largest lounge, and is located in the Satellite Building on the 2nd floor above the Aerotrain platform there. Open 24hrs.
It features a Business class section and a separate 'Platinum' area + dining room for Enrich Platinum, OWEs & MH Business Suites passengers. (There is also a small First Class Suite area on the Platinum side for MH Business Suites passengers.)
This lounge is airside and only accessible by passengers allowed into the international zone.
[This perk may have been stopped as of 1 March 2024, even if the FAQ is not updated and still shows the earlier access rights; see this post.]
This lounge may also be used as an arrivals lounge by passengers arriving on MH flights who either flew MH Business Suites / Business or hold Enrich Platinum / Gold status (not applicableto OWE / OWS).
Malaysia Golden Lounges at KLIA (Post Renovations)
Sep 16, 2019, 8:43 am
#211
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: SE ASIA
Programs: SQ KF GO, OZ GO, QR PC PLAT, TG ROP SL, LCAH SL, IHG SPIRE, Marriott BONVOY GO, HILTON GO
Posts: 641
oh my .. the F lounge
Was not expecting a lot from my 1st visit to the F lounge but it was pretty under-whelming overall, especially the food choices
I didn't fancy the carb-overloaded tea set nor the dim sum, so I just had the laksa
Even then, you would think they could serve a bigger portion or if not, at least more toppings on it like the chicken & shrimp
It's basically the same as you would get from the J lounge next door but served to your table
Service was not attentive, and there were only 3 tables occupied when I was there
I could hear the staff chatting outside the kitchen from where I was seated
And only 1 of the ladies knew what she was doing ...
The biggest pro of this lounge is that it's really quiet unlike the J lounge which can get really packed
Other than that - I see no other advantage of this F lounge, only in name but definitely not in standards
Menu - afternoon tea
Champagne - kinda
I didn't fancy the carb-overloaded tea set nor the dim sum, so I just had the laksa
Even then, you would think they could serve a bigger portion or if not, at least more toppings on it like the chicken & shrimp
It's basically the same as you would get from the J lounge next door but served to your table
Service was not attentive, and there were only 3 tables occupied when I was there
I could hear the staff chatting outside the kitchen from where I was seated
And only 1 of the ladies knew what she was doing ...
The biggest pro of this lounge is that it's really quiet unlike the J lounge which can get really packed
Other than that - I see no other advantage of this F lounge, only in name but definitely not in standards
Menu - afternoon tea
Champagne - kinda
Sep 16, 2019, 9:48 am
#212
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,279
Looking online for the champagne, it does not seem like a cheap bottle - relatively. I don't even knew this house existed (though seems after searching online, to have quite some expensive ones too)...how was it?
Cheers!
Cheers!
Oct 15, 2019, 8:36 am
#218
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: Enrich
Posts: 449
J side Golden Lounge in Satellite Building, it is the only one open 24 hours at international terminal. The staff is extremely attentive during the midnight hour, I was doing some work on my laptop, they just worry that I did not know there is a napping room
The only complaint will be the napping room is not noise proof, so if you want to take a nap better bring noise cancellation headphone
The only complaint will be the napping room is not noise proof, so if you want to take a nap better bring noise cancellation headphone
Oct 15, 2019, 8:50 am
#219
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: Alaska
Posts: 2,188
J side Golden Lounge in Satellite Building, it is the only one open 24 hours at international terminal. The staff is extremely attentive during the midnight hour, I was doing some work on my laptop, they just worry that I did not know there is a napping room
The only complaint will be the napping room is not noise proof, so if you want to take a nap better bring noise cancellation headphone
The only complaint will be the napping room is not noise proof, so if you want to take a nap better bring noise cancellation headphone
Oct 21, 2019, 2:03 am
#220
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Germany
Programs: BA GGL, CCR - TK G
Posts: 809
I had the same situation last year.
There are container beds to book in the satellite. Forgot the name. Easy to find I think even on booking. Com
I luved it. Reminded me of my youth.. Plus you get showers in the morning and champagne breakfast.
The bed is only like 40bucks.. Own air-conditioning. A quite place. Great for me. Anytime again.
There are container beds to book in the satellite. Forgot the name. Easy to find I think even on booking. Com
I luved it. Reminded me of my youth.. Plus you get showers in the morning and champagne breakfast.
The bed is only like 40bucks.. Own air-conditioning. A quite place. Great for me. Anytime again.
Oct 21, 2019, 8:38 am
#222
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Germany
Programs: BA GGL, CCR - TK G
Posts: 809
That's the one. I thought it was perfect for the price...
Feb 22, 2020, 12:11 am
#223
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: LON
Programs: BA Gold; LH FTL; IHG Diamond; Marriott Gold; ALL Gold
Posts: 1,758
(What the rules are not clear on is whether an OWE / OWS would be allowed into the Satellite or Regional Golden Lounge if they have a domestic connection, i.e. prior to going through Malaysia immigration - some have reported success in the past, though staff do try to push to the Domestic Golden Lounge instead. However, such was basis the departing flight again, not the arrival flight.)
So I'm happy, but I don't see how they could defend denying entry under the oneworld rules - I'm OWS, with a boarding pass for an onward oneworld flight, and this is a oneworld lounge. Why would it matter which bit of the terminal it's in...?
Feb 22, 2020, 5:48 pm
#224
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,565
To add a bit of data on this, I've just arrived on an MH international flight, before a domestic connection. I'm OWS, traveling in Y. The lounge dragons did indeed quite forcefully suggest I should go to the domestic lounge instead, but when pushed did let me in to the regional lounge, but "just this once only".
So I'm happy, but I don't see how they could defend denying entry under the oneworld rules - I'm OWS, with a boarding pass for an onward oneworld flight, and this is a oneworld lounge. Why would it matter which bit of the terminal it's in...?
So I'm happy, but I don't see how they could defend denying entry under the oneworld rules - I'm OWS, with a boarding pass for an onward oneworld flight, and this is a oneworld lounge. Why would it matter which bit of the terminal it's in...?
So in your case you’re departing to a domestic destination, which leaves from a separate area that requires you to first clear immigration when you arrive internationally. As your entry to the regional (or satellite, for the matter) lounge hasn’t yet “cleared immigration”, you technically haven’t been cleared to fly domestically - possibly a technicality that has been drilled into the lounge attendants.
That said, I’ve spent long hours at the satellite J and F lounges after arriving internationally and en route to a domestic flight. So this rule is somewhat YMMV. I personally don’t see the wrong in letting people choose which lounge to go to, provided you have sufficient time and plan to clear arrival immigration and arrive at your domestic departure gate on time.
FWIW, the regional and domestic lounges are comparable generally - same decor and furniture, same food and beverages.
Feb 22, 2020, 7:16 pm
#225
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Germany
Programs: BA GGL, CCR - TK G
Posts: 809
I actually did not get into the international part when I was already in kul and flying domestic.
I was hoping to use the lounge but they would not let me as I'd have to leave the country which they would not let me other than in hel f. E.
I was hoping to use the lounge but they would not let me as I'd have to leave the country which they would not let me other than in hel f. E.