HKG lounge crawl 10 June 2018

[Flashback]

Yes:
Lounge access - over 600 lounges , multi destination flights

Plus quite a few Priority Pass lounges, too. They're not overly exciting though!

 

[JessicaTam]

Yes:
Lounge access - over 600 lounges , multi destination flights

So CX, JL, EK, Miracle x lots. PP has a few options as well.

Hmmm.

 

[Matt_01]

I would check OW opening times. IMO BKK is more of a *A hub. May be a SIN/KUL option or KUL/SIN option. It is only a 40 minute flight.

So maybe 2 locations and a flight crawl.

 

[JessicaTam]

I would check OW opening times. IMO BKK is more of a *A hub. May be a SIN/KUL option or KUL/SIN option. It is only a 40 minute flight.

So maybe 2 locations and a flight crawl.

We did do that a few years ago. It was fun.

 

[Matt_01]

OT I have now decided that in flight WiFi is a pain in the ar... I normally spend my time away from home on AFF, as I have watched all the new movies on VA and QF (mostly the same) I now find myself posting at 32000 ft. Captain just came over PA as I post this, informing us we are in a 20 minute holding pattern. Not so bad I am in row 1 and my typing speed on iPad is slow at best.

 

[serfty]

But a bit far from here.

SIN is limited with only 3 lounges if flying QF (QF, EK, BA)
BKK is a possibility - 4 lounges?

Nah DXB is not too far ... Says me who generally flys far further for the second Monday in June.

Just a thought ... You could do a lounge crawl in DXB EK First in the one lounge and still visit six bars, two cafés and two restaurants ...

 

[davem]

But a bit far from here.

SIN is limited with only 3 lounges if flying QF (QF, EK, BA)
BKK is a possibility - 4 lounges?

Start Bangkok - Rooftop dinner in city

Next morning - BKK 8am - 11am (CX Lounge; JAL Lounge; Miracle Lounge)

OPTION 1
Fly to KUL ($116 on MU all the way to SIN)

1:30 or 2:45 hours in KUL (CX Lounge; Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge/Malaysia First)

Fly to SIN (included in $116) - Connect to QF flights home at ~22:00

CX Lounge; Qantas Lounge; Emirates Lounge; BA Lounge

OPTION 2
Fly to SIN direct (CX flight BKK-SIN at 12:45) $266

 

[Flashback]

What about those who have only BA OWE and not QF OWE?

 

[serfty]

What about those who have only BA OWE and not QF OWE?

Be someone's guest (still need to be on an appropriate carrier/flight though).

 

[JohnK]

But a bit far from here.

SIN is limited with only 3 lounges if flying QF (QF, EK, BA)
BKK is a possibility - 4 lounges?

BKK lounges have staggered opening times.

KUL/SIN is another option as is HKG.

 

[JessicaTam]

BKK lounges have staggered opening times.

And the QF flight leaves at 1815

KUL/SIN is another option as is HKG.

Can't do HKG two years running - it's a rule!

 

[Matt_01]

I think the options in BKK are limited. CX would be open, JL has restricted opening times, QR opens around 19:30?, miracle is ok and is similar to most PP lounges. Not sure about S7 never been there. Personally I think BKK will be limited and a quick look at the OW page, it may not have been updated in a while. Just my opinion

One more comment on BKK, I think I was turned away from the Miracle lounge with my CX boarding pass, it was PP that got me access.

The bar is set high in HKG, tough act to follow.

 

[JohnK]

And the QF flight leaves at 1815

Can't do HKG two years running - it's a rule!

Must have missed that rule in the terms and conditions.

 

[Eija]

Hmmm, I was about to suggest HKG again also

 

[JessicaTam]

One more comment on BKK, I think I was turned away from the Miracle lounge with my CX boarding pass, it was PP that got me access.

Only QF or MH get access as it is not a OW lounge.

 

[Hvr]

One more comment on BKK, I think I was turned away from the Miracle lounge with my CX boarding pass, it was PP that got me access.

Only QF or MH get access as it is not a OW lounge.

Or JQ on a Business Max ticket.

 

[Flashback]

So these are the lounges I can try in a few weeks...... looks like plenty of exercise during the transit! May as well enter the country to try Arrival too as have a new passport so need to reregister for e-Channel.

Plaza Premium (Gate 1 and 40)
Qantas (Gate 15)
AMEX Centurion (Gate 40)
Pier First (massage) (Gate 65)
Pier Business (Gate 65)
Wing First (Gate 1)
Wing Business (Gate 1)
The Deck (Gate 16)
The Bridge (Gate 35)
Arrival (between terminal 1 & 2, level 5 before security)

 

[Matt_01]

@JessicaTam is there a location for next year. Given current DSC will cover Jun 19 just keen to understand if there is a chosen location for 2019.

KUL-SIN (same day) could work

 

[ermen]

BKK's JL lounge is also capacity controlled.

Even their own customers flying JL metal get sent to the miracle lounge prior to 21:30 hours

We can go to NRT again

 

[Matt_01]

I will be in for Japan, IMO JL just do their F lounges well. HND or NRT not fussed but NRT has more OW