JNB lounge for UA flyers
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If you have an AMEX Plat or Capital One Venture X, allow me to recommend the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. Great a la carte menu and bar, plus showers.
I find the SAA lounge quite depressing, though there are showers.
If you have Priority Pass, there are other options as well...all somewhat depressing. Avoid the Mashonzha lounge, as it smells like an ashtray (it has a smoking room with poor ventilation). The Aspire Lounge is better than the Shongololo Lounge.
I find the SAA lounge quite depressing, though there are showers.
If you have Priority Pass, there are other options as well...all somewhat depressing. Avoid the Mashonzha lounge, as it smells like an ashtray (it has a smoking room with poor ventilation). The Aspire Lounge is better than the Shongololo Lounge.
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I was there a few weeks ago, and used the SAA lounge. It was dark and won’t win any design awards, but the food choices were decent. It was pretty packed when I arrived around 4:45 pm, but it cleared out after about an hour. You’ll need to go through another security check at the gate, so don't bring any liquids out of whatever lounge you visit.
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#8
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I have been advised that UA doesn't pay for Slow Lounge along longer. SAA (fine, but less nice) is only option for UA BP.
(Website still shows Slow Lounge: https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/tra...locations.html.)
(Website still shows Slow Lounge: https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/tra...locations.html.)