Frills on SAA
Mar 13, 23, 9:14 am
#16
Join Date: May 2020
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Originally Posted by SkyTeam777
Interesting thoughts. I just bought Airlink biz class tickets, but then just read online they won't let you into the SLOW lounge until 90 minutes before departure? That's realistically only 50-60 mins of lounge time. I will have a four hour connection from Kenya Airways and was hoping to use the lounge for coffee and work. I don't think 2-3 hours of lounge time before a flight (and on an intl-domestic connection) is unreasonable. Anyone have experience with SLOW lounges and being denied entry earlier than 90 mins before departure. I guess I have Priority Pass to fall back on, but was hoping to be productive rather than lounge hopping before a JNB-CPT flight.
Mar 13, 23, 9:33 am
#17
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Originally Posted by IntrepidAfrican2
I’ve never had an issue at the SLOW lounge, but I haven’t been since the pandemic as I don’t think it’s worthwhile going there. With Priority Pass, at least you can choose where you want to go.
Mar 13, 23, 9:44 am
#18
Join Date: May 2020
Location: DXB and JNB
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Posts: 458
Originally Posted by SkyTeam777
Oh how come? I remember pre-pandemic, they had a beautiful and bountiful buffet presentation (more like what you'd see in someone's home at a party than in an airport lounge). I was thoroughly impressed. Maybe they scaled back? Still have self-serve food and wine?
