Travelling SQ - Which HKG lounge?
Apr 25, 2006 | 4:24 pm
#16
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Originally Posted by yyzprincess
Taking SQ from HKG-SIN.Is Virgin Clubhouse located in the same area as SKL.
What are the hours of operation?
Apr 25, 2006 | 5:53 pm
#17
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I am not sure the exact opening hours but it open for more than just the VS departure as it is also used by Evergreen.
Although it is a long way I think it is worth the walk up there it is so much nicer than the SKL.
Although it is a long way I think it is worth the walk up there it is so much nicer than the SKL.
Apr 25, 2006 | 6:08 pm
#18
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Originally Posted by MovieMan
Not sure about hours of operation, but it's not in the same area as the SKL. You have to take the train, unless you want to take a very long walk.
I walk that distance everytime I am taking UA srom SIN. Takes me 10 mins to cover the distance.
I checked the Airline Lounge Info on HKG Airport site. Virgin Club House is open for BR & VS First Flight to the last Flight.
BR First Flight Departs at 11:00AM, I would assume the lounge would between 8:00AM-8:30AM.
Apr 25, 2006 | 10:21 pm
#19
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Well I am sitting in the VS CH in HKG now eating some rather delicious satay. I have just asked and they open at 9am. It is about a 10 minute walk here (depending on how slowly people move on the travelators) or there is a train which drops you almost by the entrance.
Apr 25, 2006 | 10:54 pm
#20
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Originally Posted by JPB
Well I am sitting in the VS CH in HKG now eating some rather delicious satay. I have just asked and they open at 9am. It is about a 10 minute walk here (depending on how slowly people move on the travelators) or there is a train which drops you almost by the entrance.
Thankyou for the info. ^
Is 9:000AM daily or on certain days only.
I assume 10 mins walk from SKL .
Apr 25, 2006 | 11:25 pm
#21
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Europe
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Originally Posted by SAT Lawyer
I'm taking SQ #1 from SFO-HKG in Raffles (Star Alliance Gold) later this week. I will be spending 12 hours in Hong Kong before departing for SIN on SQ #865, again in Raffles. I would very much like to take a shower upon arrival in HKG. I would also like to store my luggage at the airport while I conduct my whirlwind sightseeing tour. Any advice as to the mechanics of doing this would be appreciated.
From doing my homework, I understand that because I have a same day departure, I can shower in the SKL or perhaps also in the TG lounge. Presumably I have to clear immigration first, check-in for my continuing flight to SIN, and then clear security and return airside to access the lounge and take the shower. Then, presumably I will need to return back through immigration. Will this cause any problems? And is the luggage storage landside or airside?
From doing my homework, I understand that because I have a same day departure, I can shower in the SKL or perhaps also in the TG lounge. Presumably I have to clear immigration first, check-in for my continuing flight to SIN, and then clear security and return airside to access the lounge and take the shower. Then, presumably I will need to return back through immigration. Will this cause any problems? And is the luggage storage landside or airside?
I think SQ should be able to through-check your luggage, so that there will be no need to reclaim it and check in again.
I'm not sure about the mechanics of going from the departures area back into the city. I haven't had an itinerary that made a quick visit to the city feasible.
Apr 26, 2006 | 4:14 am
#22
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The arrival and departures areas at HKG are segregated, so upon arrival, if you have your BP for SQ865, you just need to pass through security (no need to go through immigration) to get to the departure areas and the lounges. If SFO couldn't print the BP for SQ865, go to the transfer desk to get the BP then proceed through security.
I think SQ should be able to through-check your luggage, so that there will be no need to reclaim it and check in again.
I think SQ should be able to through-check your luggage, so that there will be no need to reclaim it and check in again.
I'm not sure about the mechanics of going from the departures area back into the city. I haven't had an itinerary that made a quick visit to the city feasible.
Have safe travels and enjoy Hong Kong!!
Primenumber
Apr 26, 2006 | 5:05 am
#23
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Yes it is a 10 minute walk from the SKL. The CH is up the other end of the terminal by the RCC and TG lounge. You can take the train up to the lounge from the SKL but I think you have to walk back but it really is not that far and there are travelators most of the way
May 14, 2006 | 9:41 pm
#25
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Originally Posted by Zhaunk
I'm flying Raffles on award, no status, from HKG -SFO. Is the Virgin Clubhouse available to me? If not what is my best lounge option?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Virgin Clubhouse
I don't recall whether holding J BP will get you to VS CH. May be you also have to have SQ Elite Gold or PPS. I am sure someone will clear my confusion here. In JFK, I know regular J pax without SQ status are not invited to VS CH.
May 14, 2006 | 10:04 pm
#26
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Thanks CKG! An interesting thread... it almost definitively anwered my question but then kind of fizzled out. It looks promising, though. Seeing as how we are on SQ 2 and it leaves so late a premium lounge experience would be a nice way to enhance our return home.
May 17, 2006 | 5:18 am
#27
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Originally Posted by CGK
I don't recall whether holding J BP will get you to VS CH. May be you also have to have SQ Elite Gold or PPS. I am sure someone will clear my confusion here. In JFK, I know regular J pax without SQ status are not invited to VS CH.
Originally Posted by Zhaunk
Thanks CKG! An interesting thread... it almost definitively anwered my question but then kind of fizzled out. It looks promising, though. Seeing as how we are on SQ 2 and it leaves so late a premium lounge experience would be a nice way to enhance our return home.
Originally Posted by UK flyer
...From V-Flyer.com:
SINGAPORE/VIRGIN LOUNGE AGREEMENTS
As a result of our partnership deal with Singapore Airlines, agreements have been made to enable passengers traveling on both airlines to use each other's lounges.
Passengers will have a choice of which lounge they would like to use. No invitation is required, only a valid boarding card for travel that day - providing they fall into the following categories:
1. Lounge use for SQ passengers in VS Clubhouses
LHR, LGW, IAD, JNB, HKG, NRT
The Virgin Clubhouses listed above may be used by:
Any SQ passenger traveling in First or Business Class.
Passengers holding Solitaire, PPS Club or Krisflyer Elite Gold membership cards who are traveling in `Y' Class with SQ, `W' Class with VS and `Y' Class with VS.
EWR
The EWR Clubhouse may only be used by:SQ First Class passengers and Solitaire card holders. (Regardless of class of travel.)
...
RESTRICTIONS
No guests are permitted.
Arrangement does not apply to staff of either airline.
Operational hours of the lounges will not alter.
SINGAPORE/VIRGIN LOUNGE AGREEMENTS
As a result of our partnership deal with Singapore Airlines, agreements have been made to enable passengers traveling on both airlines to use each other's lounges.
Passengers will have a choice of which lounge they would like to use. No invitation is required, only a valid boarding card for travel that day - providing they fall into the following categories:
1. Lounge use for SQ passengers in VS Clubhouses
LHR, LGW, IAD, JNB, HKG, NRT
The Virgin Clubhouses listed above may be used by:
Any SQ passenger traveling in First or Business Class.
Passengers holding Solitaire, PPS Club or Krisflyer Elite Gold membership cards who are traveling in `Y' Class with SQ, `W' Class with VS and `Y' Class with VS.
EWR
The EWR Clubhouse may only be used by:SQ First Class passengers and Solitaire card holders. (Regardless of class of travel.)
...
RESTRICTIONS
No guests are permitted.
Arrangement does not apply to staff of either airline.
Operational hours of the lounges will not alter.
