QR CDG lounge opened
Feb 6, 2023, 5:41 am
#136
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So the oneworld website appears to suggest that the QR Premium Lounge has reopened at CDG? (it used to say "temporarily closed" when I last looked circa 2 weeks ago)
Also on QR's own website, it no longer mentions that it is closed.
Has anyone travelled through CDG since and can they confirm whether the lounge has indeed reopened?
Also on QR's own website, it no longer mentions that it is closed.
Has anyone travelled through CDG since and can they confirm whether the lounge has indeed reopened?
Feb 7, 2023, 4:23 pm
#137
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I can't confirm that the lounge is open, however, QR is now flying from CDG Terminal 1, which is where the QR Lounge is located. Therefore, it would make sense that it is now open.
Feb 7, 2023, 6:13 pm
#138
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Feb 9, 2023, 10:19 pm
#139
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Feb 10, 2023, 3:48 am
#140
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Took a while, but confirmation at last ! Thanks for the link 👍 (and perfect timing for my QR departure ex-CDG
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Feb 28, 2023, 6:11 am
#142
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Just a quick report from the brand new Paris CDG lounge, which I can report is now once again open, and looking fantastic after the rebranding.
There is a proper sit down restaurant, and I had an excellent beef sirloin. Other menu items this week include a traditional cordon bleu, lamb tajine, salmon tikka, and pasta. English afternoon tea is also available.
There is also buffet dining if you prefer, with a number of hot dishes.
The bar and cocktail bar are open: you can sit at the bar if you like, but I took my tipple out onto the open air terrace to enjoy the view of, well, not a lot other than the gates and the heady whift of Jet A1. Champagne is Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Champagne NV, or Moet & Chandon Brut.
Impressions are that it is huge, with 200 seats, and very few of them occupied, However, an interesting comment from the lounge staff was that the lounge needed to be that big to accommodate two full A380s if they return, along with all the passengers with status. Which makes sense. But would also be a total turn around since the A380 doesn’t serve CDG any more.
On my flight to DOH, a 777, there were maybe a dozen passengers in the lounge. Maybe because it is so easy to miss, with just a tiny sign after passport control.
Indeed, the whole lounge reminded me of Etihad outstation lounges, before they all shut, with a proper restaurant, bar, loungy areas, quiet rooms and even a business centre, which amazing Qatar have retained at CDG, complete with 2 PCs.
Anyway, it’s open, and it’s great.
There is a proper sit down restaurant, and I had an excellent beef sirloin. Other menu items this week include a traditional cordon bleu, lamb tajine, salmon tikka, and pasta. English afternoon tea is also available.
There is also buffet dining if you prefer, with a number of hot dishes.
The bar and cocktail bar are open: you can sit at the bar if you like, but I took my tipple out onto the open air terrace to enjoy the view of, well, not a lot other than the gates and the heady whift of Jet A1. Champagne is Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Champagne NV, or Moet & Chandon Brut.
Impressions are that it is huge, with 200 seats, and very few of them occupied, However, an interesting comment from the lounge staff was that the lounge needed to be that big to accommodate two full A380s if they return, along with all the passengers with status. Which makes sense. But would also be a total turn around since the A380 doesn’t serve CDG any more.
On my flight to DOH, a 777, there were maybe a dozen passengers in the lounge. Maybe because it is so easy to miss, with just a tiny sign after passport control.
Indeed, the whole lounge reminded me of Etihad outstation lounges, before they all shut, with a proper restaurant, bar, loungy areas, quiet rooms and even a business centre, which amazing Qatar have retained at CDG, complete with 2 PCs.
Anyway, it’s open, and it’s great.
Feb 28, 2023, 6:41 am
#143
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Just a quick report from the brand new Paris CDG lounge, which I can report is now once again open, and looking fantastic after the rebranding.
There is a proper sit down restaurant, and I had an excellent beef sirloin. Other menu items this week include a traditional cordon bleu, lamb tajine, salmon tikka, and pasta. English afternoon tea is also available.
There is also buffet dining if you prefer, with a number of hot dishes.
The bar and cocktail bar are open: you can sit at the bar if you like, but I took my tipple out onto the open air terrace to enjoy the view of, well, not a lot other than the gates and the heady whift of Jet A1. Champagne is Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Champagne NV, or Moet & Chandon Brut.
Impressions are that it is huge, with 200 seats, and very few of them occupied, However, an interesting comment from the lounge staff was that the lounge needed to be that big to accommodate two full A380s if they return, along with all the passengers with status. Which makes sense. But would also be a total turn around since the A380 doesn’t serve CDG any more.
On my flight to DOH, a 777, there were maybe a dozen passengers in the lounge. Maybe because it is so easy to miss, with just a tiny sign after passport control.
Indeed, the whole lounge reminded me of Etihad outstation lounges, before they all shut, with a proper restaurant, bar, loungy areas, quiet rooms and even a business centre, which amazing Qatar have retained at CDG, complete with 2 PCs.
Anyway, it’s open, and it’s great.
There is a proper sit down restaurant, and I had an excellent beef sirloin. Other menu items this week include a traditional cordon bleu, lamb tajine, salmon tikka, and pasta. English afternoon tea is also available.
There is also buffet dining if you prefer, with a number of hot dishes.
The bar and cocktail bar are open: you can sit at the bar if you like, but I took my tipple out onto the open air terrace to enjoy the view of, well, not a lot other than the gates and the heady whift of Jet A1. Champagne is Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Champagne NV, or Moet & Chandon Brut.
Impressions are that it is huge, with 200 seats, and very few of them occupied, However, an interesting comment from the lounge staff was that the lounge needed to be that big to accommodate two full A380s if they return, along with all the passengers with status. Which makes sense. But would also be a total turn around since the A380 doesn’t serve CDG any more.
On my flight to DOH, a 777, there were maybe a dozen passengers in the lounge. Maybe because it is so easy to miss, with just a tiny sign after passport control.
Indeed, the whole lounge reminded me of Etihad outstation lounges, before they all shut, with a proper restaurant, bar, loungy areas, quiet rooms and even a business centre, which amazing Qatar have retained at CDG, complete with 2 PCs.
Anyway, it’s open, and it’s great.
Last edited by lost_in_translation; Feb 28, 2023 at 6:48 am
Mar 1, 2023, 3:37 am
#145
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In the Extime lounge at CDG and it's pretty awful, 8 or 9 airlines all sharing, people standing up, all seats taken, circus at the buffet. The lounge itself would be pleasant when not crowded, it's bright, has a tarmac view and decent food. Immediately after passport control there is a cordoned off area with a QR logo outside, so hopefully the new lounge will open soon. 
Mar 24, 2023, 7:17 pm
#146
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Used the CDG lounge on March 3rd. Had not departed from CDG with QR before, so my first experience of this impressive facility, with excellent staff and high overall standards (as with their LHR lounge). Always interesting to see how QR can offer a level of quality at their outstation lounges beyond anything BA seems able (willing ?) to manage at their home LHR base !
Hit a quiet spell in terms of pax numbers and spent a fair bit of time chatting to a QR manager who approached me just as I had finished eating. He was normally based in DOH, with overall responsibility for their lounge product and had come across to Paris to ‘oversee’ the reopening, help smooth over any teething troubles …….. and listen to feedback from any waifs and strays such as myself. I’m always happy to offer …. er …… constructive feedback ….. but suffice to say that in this case it was pretty much a 5 star review
Hit a quiet spell in terms of pax numbers and spent a fair bit of time chatting to a QR manager who approached me just as I had finished eating. He was normally based in DOH, with overall responsibility for their lounge product and had come across to Paris to ‘oversee’ the reopening, help smooth over any teething troubles …….. and listen to feedback from any waifs and strays such as myself. I’m always happy to offer …. er …… constructive feedback ….. but suffice to say that in this case it was pretty much a 5 star review
Mar 24, 2023, 7:40 pm
#147
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Used the CDG lounge on March 3rd. Had not departed from CDG with QR before, so my first experience of this impressive facility, with excellent staff and high overall standards (as with their LHR lounge). Always interesting to see how QR can offer a level of quality at their outstation lounges beyond anything BA seems able (willing ?) to manage at their home LHR base !
Hit a quiet spell in terms of pax numbers and spent a fair bit of time chatting to a QR manager who approached me just as I had finished eating. He was normally based in DOH, with overall responsibility for their lounge product and had come across to Paris to ‘oversee’ the reopening, help smooth over any teething troubles …….. and listen to feedback from any waifs and strays such as myself. I’m always happy to offer …. er …… constructive feedback ….. but suffice to say that in this case it was pretty much a 5 star review
Hit a quiet spell in terms of pax numbers and spent a fair bit of time chatting to a QR manager who approached me just as I had finished eating. He was normally based in DOH, with overall responsibility for their lounge product and had come across to Paris to ‘oversee’ the reopening, help smooth over any teething troubles …….. and listen to feedback from any waifs and strays such as myself. I’m always happy to offer …. er …… constructive feedback ….. but suffice to say that in this case it was pretty much a 5 star review
In addition, I feel like the fairer comparison is BA’s East Coast US lounges as a J/F flyer, which are generally nicer than the LHR Galleries lounges albeit clearly still not on par with QR CDG.
Mar 24, 2023, 8:47 pm
#148
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Yes, there are indeed some oddities within such comparisons.
It’s undoubtedly true that Al Mourjan is, sadly, not what it was in the early days - although I guess that’s largely down to sheer numbers rather than a serious decline in catering standards. WRT Al Safwa : used it (when heading to MCT) just a couple of weeks back, Again, there was rather more ‘footfall’ than in times past - BUT I was nonetheless extremely well looked-after by the (plentiful !) staff.
I have yet to see QR’s ‘new’ LHR T4 lounge in the flesh but from my experience of the previous version, I personally rated it more highly than any other LHR facilities I’ve used over the years (including BA’s CCR). Last time I was there, a member of lounge staff actually offered to walk me to the gate when she saw me getting ready to leave. Obviously not necessary as I was unlikely to get lost en route ….. but hey it does give you that celeb feeling
PS I do wish BA would take a look at QR standards where showers / washrooms are concerned.
It’s undoubtedly true that Al Mourjan is, sadly, not what it was in the early days - although I guess that’s largely down to sheer numbers rather than a serious decline in catering standards. WRT Al Safwa : used it (when heading to MCT) just a couple of weeks back, Again, there was rather more ‘footfall’ than in times past - BUT I was nonetheless extremely well looked-after by the (plentiful !) staff.
I have yet to see QR’s ‘new’ LHR T4 lounge in the flesh but from my experience of the previous version, I personally rated it more highly than any other LHR facilities I’ve used over the years (including BA’s CCR). Last time I was there, a member of lounge staff actually offered to walk me to the gate when she saw me getting ready to leave. Obviously not necessary as I was unlikely to get lost en route ….. but hey it does give you that celeb feeling
PS I do wish BA would take a look at QR standards where showers / washrooms are concerned.
Mar 25, 2023, 2:44 am
#149
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In BA’s defence here, the QR outstation lounges are also higher quality than their own home base lounges! I would much rather spend time in CDG/LHR/BKK/SIN than Al Mourjan and probably Al Safwa too (would also choose the CCR over both).
In addition, I feel like the fairer comparison is BA’s East Coast US lounges as a J/F flyer, which are generally nicer than the LHR Galleries lounges albeit clearly still not on par with QR CDG.
In addition, I feel like the fairer comparison is BA’s East Coast US lounges as a J/F flyer, which are generally nicer than the LHR Galleries lounges albeit clearly still not on par with QR CDG.
But I frequently used BA CCR and there is no comparison with Al Safwa in terms of food/wine/showers/service. CCR is pretty basic.
Mar 25, 2023, 4:48 am
#150
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The BA showers are shameful and you have a point there, but fortunately I never use them as LHR is always my start or end point.