Domestic Lounge in HKT
Jan 6, 2009, 9:32 am
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Domestic Lounge in HKT
I am a *G passenger and will need to spend a long time in HKT airport in transit to a HKTBKK flight on TG. Is there a domestic TG lounge that I could use? If yes, how does it compare to the TG lounges in BKK? My priorities are: Free & Reliable Wi-Fi, shower, peace and quiet, food.
Also, is the lounge airside or landside?
Also, is the lounge airside or landside?
Jan 6, 2009, 9:46 am
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We were there in March 2008. The lounge was undergoing a re-fit. It is small with PC access. Basic snacks and drinks. not the place to spend more than about an hour though. If I were you I'd be looking to book a much earlier flight and enjoy the lounges at BKK instead.
Jan 6, 2009, 6:33 pm
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I am a *G passenger and will need to spend a long time in HKT airport in transit to a HKTBKK flight on TG. Is there a domestic TG lounge that I could use? If yes, how does it compare to the TG lounges in BKK? My priorities are: Free & Reliable Wi-Fi, shower, peace and quiet, food.
Also, is the lounge airside or landside?
Also, is the lounge airside or landside?
), food is basic but OK; the infamous cheese, tuna, other sarnies, some savoury pastries, small cakes. Tea and instant (yuk!) coffee is available as are soft drinks but no alcohol of course in domestic lounges or in-flight. It should be peaceful enough though can get busy when a fully laden B744 is about to go. I am uncertain about the shower...when are you there, I can check it for you when I travel through there in a few days if you like? It is no BKK TG lounge of course!
Jan 6, 2009, 8:58 pm
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Thanks, NoY (that moniker is an excellent mantra to live by)!
I will be in HKT during the third week of Jan, but need to make some travel plans (which depend somewhat on the lounge) in the next few days. So any news you can gather, will be much appreciated.
I will be in HKT during the third week of Jan, but need to make some travel plans (which depend somewhat on the lounge) in the next few days. So any news you can gather, will be much appreciated.
Jan 7, 2009, 2:53 am
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Sure. I will be there saturday a.m. (HKT time) and can post from the lounge with the missing info. if that helps?
Aug 21, 2019, 1:42 am
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Wow this is a pathetic excuse for a lounge. A single narrow room absolutely packed to the gills. Took one look and went to Coral lounge. No AC, but at least there are windows and lots of empty seats.
Aug 21, 2019, 1:59 am
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Aug 21, 2019, 10:02 am
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Yep - it is indeed beyond pathetic. I have voiced my criticism in previous threads on here regarding HKT, and as of last month the situation has not changed - still ‘temporary’ with no end in sight...
Aug 21, 2019, 9:45 pm
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Aug 22, 2019, 4:06 am
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From my point of view HKT is significant below average about services for premium passengers in almost every aspect. I think, the best strategy for domestic flights is to arrive at the airport as late as possible. At the international terminal I recommend to stay at the regular restaurants.
Aug 22, 2019, 7:48 pm
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Including the class of "premium passengers." Rampant line-cutting at boarding, followed by boorish behavior onboard. TG is now selling BKK-HKT for $325 US in J RT.
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