AZ Lounges at MXP, FCO, and LCA for those on the YYZ-LCA bandwagon and more!
Apr 28, 2006, 3:28 am
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AZ Lounges at MXP, FCO, and LCA for those on the YYZ-LCA bandwagon and more!
I'm starting this thread here as it seems a more appropriate place to discuss lounge and other non-ticketing issues regarding the YYZ-LCA crew. That way people don't have to wade through a ton of posts about this in the main thread.
My question is which is the nicest club in FCO? I'd imagine any of them are nicer than the ones at MXP, which, although the last time I was there was 2003, is one of the worst airports in Western Europe, IMHO. And what's this Schengen business? Could someone explain that? Thanks.
- Andy
My question is which is the nicest club in FCO? I'd imagine any of them are nicer than the ones at MXP, which, although the last time I was there was 2003, is one of the worst airports in Western Europe, IMHO. And what's this Schengen business? Could someone explain that? Thanks.
- Andy
Last edited by coolw12; Apr 28, 2006 at 3:56 am Reason: broaden scope of thread
Apr 30, 2006, 4:22 pm
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In FCO and MXP all alitalia lounges suck (overcrowded, limited offerings, furniture reminiscent of the 80s, claustrophobic).
If you can head over to the Air France lounges at MXP and FCO (both in Schengen area), they are nicer though nothing exceptional.
Link to more information regarding Schengen is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Agreement
As a traveller it means less checks (ie not going through security again if flying schengen to schengen via a schengen hub).
However you will be flying Non-Schengen to Non-Schengen if indeed flying Toronto - Milan/Rome - Larnaca.
If you can head over to the Air France lounges at MXP and FCO (both in Schengen area), they are nicer though nothing exceptional.
Link to more information regarding Schengen is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Agreement
As a traveller it means less checks (ie not going through security again if flying schengen to schengen via a schengen hub).
However you will be flying Non-Schengen to Non-Schengen if indeed flying Toronto - Milan/Rome - Larnaca.
Apr 30, 2006, 4:26 pm
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Originally Posted by GVA
As a traveller it means less checks (ie not going through security again if flying schengen to schengen via a schengen hub).
Apr 30, 2006, 7:01 pm
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Originally Posted by GVA
If you can head over to the Air France lounges at MXP and FCO (both in Schengen area), they are nicer though nothing exceptional.
May 2, 2006, 7:42 am
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Originally Posted by anonplz
Has anybody suggested doing something nice for Niccolo? Like taking up a collection or buying a nice gift of cigars or whatever?
May 2, 2006, 8:55 am
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
Yes, it's been mentioned in the YYZ-LCA mega-thread and via some PMs. No one has yet volunteered to be the point person on the matter. It would be nice to have something put together that's a "big bang" of sorts so that he won't only have nightmares when hears Larnaca or Cyprus mentioned.
May 2, 2006, 12:14 pm
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Originally Posted by HeathrowGuy
One thing that would be worth noting is AZ's gift policies, if any - many companies, and especially many airlines, have rather strict ethics rules prohibiting or restricting gifts to employees by customers.
Alternatively, maybe give a donation on his behalf to make-a-wish or something.
Just throwing ideas out there...
EDIT: Anyway, I agree with others that such a thing needs to happen at some point long after all changes have been made, so as to avoid appearance of impropriety. And while I think we are all simply grateful to him, we do need to recognize that he could (theoretically) get into serious trouble, so maybe just make a mental note to raise this discussion in mid-summer/early fall and see how people think at that time.
May 2, 2006, 12:17 pm
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Originally Posted by HeathrowGuy
One thing that would be worth noting is AZ's gift policies, if any - many companies, and especially many airlines, have rather strict ethics rules prohibiting or restricting gifts to employees by customers.