Comments on: Airport lounges – worth the price of admission?

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Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:51:50 +0000

[...] Consumer Traveler debates the issue of whether airport lounges are worth the price of admission. For frequent travelers, I say yes. [...]

By: Christian

Christian — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:52 +0000

Speaking of JFK, I have visited lounges in both Terminal 4 and Terminal 1. Terminal 1 was packed with folks from air france and the others from Skyteam. With 2 of the flights delayed it was very difficult to find a seat. Terminal 4 also had to deal with some delayed flights, but gave me a seat right at the window, which I love, with plenty of room to stretch out.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:52:04 +0000

If you want peace and quiet, most domestic ones seem suited for that, but in some the space is cramped. Other amenities are good or excellent in Asia and better in Europe than in the U.S. The one bright spot is the independent lounge used by multiple carriers in Terminal 4 at JFK. With the merger of Northwest and Delta, the lounges have been downgraded to the Delta amenities which are noticeably less accomodating than what Northwest provided, especially the coffee. I am sorry to see what happened in Northwest’s best lounge in Tokyo.

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:23:36 +0000

United’s Red Carpet Clubs are terrible in the US and very fine in Europe.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:07:19 +0000

I agree with Jason except for westbound United in SanFranciso-their business first class lounge is gorgeous with great food and showers, best I have ever seen in USA. Unfortunately, you can not use it returning east. The British airways first/businees class lounge at Heathrow’s new Terminal is very impressive as well.

By: billie

billie — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:29:16 +0000

Singapore Airlines First Class Terminal is the best, from my personal experience. Passengers can enjoy linen service sit down dinner for international flights if they don’t want to eat on the plane; wonderful soups, salads, cocktails. Beautiful surroundings, personalized service from the attendants. Boarding time is not only announced, but the attendants walk the passengers directly to the gate and assist them with any packages, bags etc. Well worth the money.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:29:29 +0000

My travel recently increased so that I have covered over 50K miles in about 6 months. I took advantage of Delta Sky Club’s 30-day membership and liked it so much that I upgraded to a one-year membership. All the comforts listed above really make a difference on long trips. I know that I could have spent less money by buying meals and services as I needed them, but the personnel at the Delta clubs are so helpful and friendly, and the atmosphere so much calmer, that I felt it was worth the premium price.

By: Jeff Linder

Jeff Linder — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:00:45 +0000

Would I spend a large amount on one airline’s club? Probably not. However, I subscribe each year to Priority Pass which allows me to visit over 2,500 lounges worldwide for a small daily fee (Currently $27 – there is also an unlimited no-fee option available).

Generally speaking, I have never had a problem finding a decent lounge at any large airport (O’hare being the exception, the only current lounge is in Terminal 5).

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By: OTC

OTC — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:52:09 +0000

In continuing with Ned’s theme the other day about excessive alcohol consumption by travelers, while I fully agree that clubs should provide free alcoholic drinks, they need to keep a limit on it, especially since most members will be flying first or business class getting even more free drinks.

More than once I’ve been in the Delta Crown Room club at JFK watching someone who arrived tipsy, drink even more, before boarding a flight to consume even more. Thankfully they’ve been pass out and sleep drunks not cause a problem drunks.