Best and worst Skyteam lounges (by a ST airline or alliance lounge)
Jan 7, 2014, 10:41 am
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Seriously, the NEW SU Domestic lounge at SVO is just horrible, horrible - and it is (fairly) new. It has most of what you want, but is the most horribly overcrowded place I have ever seen, not only are there not enough seats but they cram the people in anyway, so even the standing room is tight....
Even worse than the old KQ Lounge in NBO....
Even worse than the old KQ Lounge in NBO....
Jan 24, 2014, 6:38 am
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One must feel sorry for KQ with a temporary facility after the fire that affected part of NBO airport. It really is not a place you want to be in for too long. And we have a six hour wait in March when we fly to CAN 
May 14, 2014, 3:08 pm
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The PEK lounge that Delta can use is a special type of underwhelming. And it seemed to have even less air conditioning than the rest of the airport when I flew out on Sunday morning. The only saving grace was the case of water and drinks that was easy to get. I was directed to the "Business Class" side when using my Platinum Amex. Not sure if the HVAC was being redirected to the "First Class" side.
I was going to go over to the Air China lounge and use Priority Pass but after sticking my head inside it didn't seem much better.
I was going to go over to the Air China lounge and use Priority Pass but after sticking my head inside it didn't seem much better.
Jan 23, 2015, 1:25 am
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A vote for worst: VN's domestic lounge at SGN. It's laughable... depressing neon lights, crappy packaged snacks, stained and worn furniture, dirty and smelly bathrooms, and attendants that are clueless. You throw in clientele who think they run the place (designated VIPs are also sent to this lounge) and a smoking room where they not only not close the doors, but actively OPEN them when someone (read: me) tries to close them, and you have a pretty terrible embarrasment. of a lounge.
It's truly a lounge where I'm not quite sure one goes to because it's better than the main passenger terminal. It's a toss-up, at best.
It's truly a lounge where I'm not quite sure one goes to because it's better than the main passenger terminal. It's a toss-up, at best.
Mar 23, 2016, 9:06 pm
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The KE lounges outside of ICN are awful. The one at GMP is small with few outlets and for breakfast they have two kinds of packaged snacks and muffins. The one at FUK is even worse, it's a windowless room the size of a living room so it gets crowded really quickly. Dinner snacks are again just packaged snacks.
May 23, 2016, 1:22 pm
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And for BOD, there is a new lounge. I have never been but seeing the pictures, it seems to be decent too.
May 23, 2016, 3:26 pm
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Jun 8, 2016, 1:46 am
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Any update on the SV lounge in JED? I may have to spend 8h40 there next month so I'm wondering if it acceptable or not.
Same question with RUH on my way back, anyone has experienced those recently?
Same question with RUH on my way back, anyone has experienced those recently?
Jun 8, 2016, 6:26 am
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I found RUH lounge much more better than JED. There are two lounges first&elite+ , business+elite.
BTW, all SV lounges is dry .
Jun 9, 2016, 4:24 am
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Duly noted. Thanks Fahad.
Last edited by Enthilza; Jun 9, 2016 at 4:37 am
Jun 11, 2016, 3:41 am
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CZ lounge in CAN is not bad at all. I prefer it to KE's lounge in ICN.
GA also has a pretty good lounge in CGK, both domestic and international.
DL in LAX and ATL is pretty good too.
For some of the worst lounges:
MU lounges in PVG is quite bad, and the fact it is their main hub makes it even worse. Though PVG T1 is under renovation and we should see a better lounge soon.
GA also has a pretty good lounge in CGK, both domestic and international.
DL in LAX and ATL is pretty good too.
For some of the worst lounges:
MU lounges in PVG is quite bad, and the fact it is their main hub makes it even worse. Though PVG T1 is under renovation and we should see a better lounge soon.
Jun 11, 2016, 9:17 am
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Jun 13, 2016, 10:55 am
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Are you talking about the members lounge at the back or the business class , first class areas looking out to the planes?
The members lounge is good/average for china but below international standard.
Hell even CI dont send its Emeralds or Paragon members there however golds do get sent to the CZ members area.
Chongqing domestic lounge for members and elite plus is sad. Best you will find is mineral water, cup noodles, green tea and local peanuts snacks for example. Though space is not an issue and they do have a toilet inside.
The members lounge is good/average for china but below international standard.
Hell even CI dont send its Emeralds or Paragon members there however golds do get sent to the CZ members area.
Chongqing domestic lounge for members and elite plus is sad. Best you will find is mineral water, cup noodles, green tea and local peanuts snacks for example. Though space is not an issue and they do have a toilet inside.