Best Lounge in the SkyTeam System
#32
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While the NRT lounges are probably some of the best Sky Clubs, they are not really world class, compared to what I have heard and seen of The Clubhouse, The Wing, LH's FCT, etc. I like the Qantas lounge in HKG better than the DL NRT lounges for comfort, food, and drink; the only drawback is the lack of view.
#33
Join Date: Feb 2005
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While I've never been to PVG, I have to put in my vote for the AF lounge in LAX as the worst I've been in. Feels like it's 100 years old with measly snacks and very little in terms of comfort.
I personally really like the domestic VA lounge in SYD. I know it's not technically SkyTeam, but I accessed it in November as a DM connecting off the DL LAX-SYD flight en route to ADL. Very spacious, good food/drink selection, and nice shower rooms, especially after a full day and night of traveling from MCO!
I personally really like the domestic VA lounge in SYD. I know it's not technically SkyTeam, but I accessed it in November as a DM connecting off the DL LAX-SYD flight en route to ADL. Very spacious, good food/drink selection, and nice shower rooms, especially after a full day and night of traveling from MCO!
Outside SkyTeam, I've enjoyed the CX lounge in HKG and especially BA's Arrival lounge in LHR.
I can't think of a domestic lounge (i.e. USA) that approaches the quality of the better international ones. However, the BA lounge in SFO was pretty nice and provided direct boarding to my flight. Never experienced that anywhere else...
#34
Join Date: May 2011
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Wasn't very impressed with PVG for J, and what I glimpsed of the F lounge didn't look much better. ICN was one of the better experiences--especially love the Remy Martin (or was it Hennessy?) XO self-service. AMS (KLM) provided a nice way to kill six hours between flights as well.
Outside SkyTeam, I've enjoyed the CX lounge in HKG and especially BA's Arrival lounge in LHR.
I can't think of a domestic lounge (i.e. USA) that approaches the quality of the better international ones. However, the BA lounge in SFO was pretty nice and provided direct boarding to my flight. Never experienced that anywhere else...
Outside SkyTeam, I've enjoyed the CX lounge in HKG and especially BA's Arrival lounge in LHR.
I can't think of a domestic lounge (i.e. USA) that approaches the quality of the better international ones. However, the BA lounge in SFO was pretty nice and provided direct boarding to my flight. Never experienced that anywhere else...
#36




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The J lounge in ICN is nice, but I prefer the LHR lounge. Think that one is easily down to personal preference, as the ICN lounge seems more open with high ceilings and views. However the food offerings at T4 LHR are great. (When I was in ICN, they didn't even have any Korean hot food on the buffet, and the other stuff wasn't appealing to me.)
And, still as always, the Internet there is dead slow. 28.8K modem speed, at best. Every time I've been there. Before and after the move, it's practically unusable how slow it is. That's a big
The ICN lounge has a lot of potential, but with super-slow and unreliable Internet and now far less working space and less power outlets, it's gotten even worse. It's only good for a quick stop for the usually rather decent foot, and the showers (now with 5 rarely one has to wait very long).
AF at NRT is quite good, I'm surprised no one mentioned that. Better (non-alcaholic) drink selection than the DL SC there at least. And, at least then can avoid the police at the NRT SkyClub (last time I was there a big section was cordoned off, lots of police interviewing staff and guests there... don't know what happened, but I didn't feel like sticking around and finding out).
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#37
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While the NRT lounges are probably some of the best Sky Clubs, they are not really world class, compared to what I have heard and seen of The Clubhouse, The Wing, LH's FCT, etc. I like the Qantas lounge in HKG better than the DL NRT lounges for comfort, food, and drink; the only drawback is the lack of view.
#41




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Is this even possible? The lounge is really large and the airport has so few flights at any one time, I didn't think it was possible for it to be over packed anymore.
#44
Join Date: Jun 2010
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From my experience I'd say LHR T4 lounge is excellent followed by ICN. As many have said PVG ST lounge has no redeeming features, much like all the other lounges there whether they're C or F.
I've always liked the waiter service at the lounge in MEX T2 (not sure if you're meant to tip though...)
I think it's Remy Martin, same as OZ F lounge.
I've always liked the waiter service at the lounge in MEX T2 (not sure if you're meant to tip though...)
I think it's Remy Martin, same as OZ F lounge.
#45
Join Date: Sep 2001
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