Anyone know of any details on the new SkyTeam lounge thats supposed to be completed later this year in Beijing? I'll be flying out of Beijing on Delta in a few months and was curious if there were any details besides ST Claiming it to open in the 4th quarter of this year.

Lucky ST customers then. As someone stuck with *A, I cannot express how much I detest the Air China lounge. It's just plain awful, especially if one is used to the quality on offer in TPE @ BR, SIN @ SQ, and the excellence of HKG@CX.

I can't imagine that any new lounge in T2 could be especially nice. Furthermore, since ST is leaving PEK in ~3 years, I'd be surprised if a substantial amount of capital was devoted to 装修.

SkyTeam showing some previews of the new lounge:

http://www.skyteam.com/en/about/pres...eijing-lounge/

Highlights:

-Buffet with hot and cold Chinese and international food offered throughout the day. Customers can help themselves to hot drinks, water and soft drinks, plus premium-label beers and spirits or enjoy a social drink at the wine bar.
-Large, curved windows bring an abundance of natural light and airport views, while SkyTeam’s iconic ‘living wall’ – a botanical feature in every lounge – adds a welcoming natural touch
-Complimentary Wi-Fi, business area with computers, and numerous power outlets throughout the lounge
-Showers, with towels and toiletries for a pre-flight freshen up
-A tranquil retreat with a separate TV room, relaxation area and a VIP room for added privacy

anything other than guess work on an open date? end of 2016 or not until 2017?

They've been saying 4th quarter 2016 since they announced the lounge, and the recent press release says "in the coming weeks" so it shouldn't be too long.