Lounge ZRH [merged Q&A thread]
Jul 22, 2021, 6:13 am
#1561
Join Date: Mar 2021
Posts: 764
Jul 22, 2021, 6:16 am
#1562
Join Date: Mar 2021
Posts: 764
The way to go to and from E gates and main airport facility is with the "heidi train".
Last edited by Stil; Jul 22, 2021 at 6:22 am
Jul 22, 2021, 6:44 am
#1563
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 1,656
Until now I always connected between two non-Schengen flights, so didn't pay attention to the arrival process much - ended up in E terminal by default
Jul 22, 2021, 7:42 am
#1564
Join Date: Mar 2021
Posts: 764
What I mean is - is there any kind of a bp check that splits arriving passengers into Schengen/non-Schengen to be aware of?
Until now I always connected between two non-Schengen flights, so didn't pay attention to the arrival process much - ended up in E terminal by default
Until now I always connected between two non-Schengen flights, so didn't pay attention to the arrival process much - ended up in E terminal by default
I can share how it normally works for me when arriving to E the gates. I´m a EU country passport holder within the schengen area. I near exclusively arrive from North America with a connecting Schengen flight. When deplaning i arrive at the E gates secure terminal area with a breaf check of crudentials by airline/airport staff before being let in to the terminal. From there I go to the E Senator lounge if I have the time and stay there until I have take the "Heidi train" to the main airport facility.
Jul 22, 2021, 9:42 am
#1565
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,336
As BinSabai wrote the exact arrival/transit procedure is decited by where the flight originates from and as far as I can gather from your posts you haven`t written that?
I can share how it normally works for me when arriving to E the gates. I´m a EU country passport holder within the schengen area. I near exclusively arrive from North America with a connecting Schengen flight. When deplaning i arrive at the E gates secure terminal area with a breaf check of crudentials by airline/airport staff before being let in to the terminal. From there I go to the E Senator lounge if I have the time and stay there until I have take the "Heidi train" to the main airport facility.
I can share how it normally works for me when arriving to E the gates. I´m a EU country passport holder within the schengen area. I near exclusively arrive from North America with a connecting Schengen flight. When deplaning i arrive at the E gates secure terminal area with a breaf check of crudentials by airline/airport staff before being let in to the terminal. From there I go to the E Senator lounge if I have the time and stay there until I have take the "Heidi train" to the main airport facility.
Jul 24, 2021, 12:46 pm
#1567
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: Mileageplus
Posts: 47
Definitely go to the Swiss E lounge first, then head over to the main terminal later, as the lounge there is not as good.
Swiss E lounge is currently only open from 8 am to 2 pm.
I landed at 6 am yesterday and ended up going to the Primeclass lounge next door (using Prioritypass) for a couple of hours then to the Swiss lounge.
Unfortunately, showers are still unavailable in all lounges due to COVID regulations, but the entry person at the Swiss E lounge said they're hoping to re-open them sometime next week, apparently.
Note also, when I finally went through customs to the other terminal, the customs person wanted to know where I'd been for the last 3 hours (given he knew which flight I'd been on), but simply explaining I'd been at the lounge was all fine.
Swiss E lounge is currently only open from 8 am to 2 pm.
I landed at 6 am yesterday and ended up going to the Primeclass lounge next door (using Prioritypass) for a couple of hours then to the Swiss lounge.
Unfortunately, showers are still unavailable in all lounges due to COVID regulations, but the entry person at the Swiss E lounge said they're hoping to re-open them sometime next week, apparently.
Note also, when I finally went through customs to the other terminal, the customs person wanted to know where I'd been for the last 3 hours (given he knew which flight I'd been on), but simply explaining I'd been at the lounge was all fine.
Jul 28, 2021, 12:05 pm
#1568
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: Alaska, Bonvoy, HH
Posts: 482
I'm sure I could find this by scrolling previous pages and also I know that things could change between now and when I'm traveling, but as of now what are my options as a biz class pax (no status) arriving from CDG and departing for the US? Thx
Edit - that was awfully lazy. I see several posts back that all prem fare pax and status holders are sharing the SEN lounge for now in E?
Edit - that was awfully lazy. I see several posts back that all prem fare pax and status holders are sharing the SEN lounge for now in E?
Last edited by mildfrequence; Jul 28, 2021 at 12:22 pm
Jul 29, 2021, 7:55 am
#1569
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,336
I'm sure I could find this by scrolling previous pages and also I know that things could change between now and when I'm traveling, but as of now what are my options as a biz class pax (no status) arriving from CDG and departing for the US? Thx
Edit - that was awfully lazy. I see several posts back that all prem fare pax and status holders are sharing the SEN lounge for now in E?
Edit - that was awfully lazy. I see several posts back that all prem fare pax and status holders are sharing the SEN lounge for now in E?
Aug 10, 2021, 10:11 pm
#1570
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: UA MM, AA PPro
Posts: 1,480
Any options for those terminating in Zurich? I understand that LX Arrivals lounge is closed, but is there a way to access the E lounge without an onward ticket? Flying UA J EWR-ZRH next week.
Though I guess if showers are still not open, there is little reason to try getting in.
Though I guess if showers are still not open, there is little reason to try getting in.
Aug 11, 2021, 2:15 am
#1571
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,336
Any options for those terminating in Zurich? I understand that LX Arrivals lounge is closed, but is there a way to access the E lounge without an onward ticket? Flying UA J EWR-ZRH next week.
Though I guess if showers are still not open, there is little reason to try getting in.
Though I guess if showers are still not open, there is little reason to try getting in.
Aug 11, 2021, 2:25 am
#1572
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 569
For access without an onward ticket, you would need SEN or HON status. UA 1K is no good. There is no paid access option, either.
Aug 12, 2021, 7:45 am
#1573
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: UA MM, AA PPro
Posts: 1,480
ETA: The shower at the Service Center was nothing to write home about, but it did the job.
On the return we stopped by the Senator lounge in Terminal E. The breakfast spread wasn't as expansive as I remember it, but there was a made-to-order omelette, muesli, decent croissants, and other items. Not bad.
Last edited by legalalien; Aug 25, 2021 at 11:07 pm Reason: Update after the trip
Sep 4, 2021, 9:47 am
#1574
formerly a193991
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Zulu Romeo Hotel
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist; LX SEN (*A Gold), AA LTG, SBB-CFF-FFS First Class GA
Posts: 4,579
Last time I flew out of ZRH on June 28, E lounge was closed. „A“ Lounge was open, but food selection limited and you had only 1 side of the lounge (I believe the SEN side) serving food. Seating on both sides open, but was very cramped.food was served at the counter, too, no self serve.
We are leaving on 6 Sep, probably from E. I understand the E lounge is open again. Is it fully operational now or still only the SEN lounge with closed whisky bar?
TIA
We are leaving on 6 Sep, probably from E. I understand the E lounge is open again. Is it fully operational now or still only the SEN lounge with closed whisky bar?
TIA
Sep 5, 2021, 7:05 am
#1575
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: UA MM, AA PPro
Posts: 1,480
In late August the E lounge was open, but SEN side only and no whisky bar. There was food served by an attendant and self-serve alcohol. The terrace was open, as was the quiet area with daybeds. I didn't ask about the showers.