Questions about airport lounges, such as you might have access to with more expensive tickets or as part of a frequent flyer/loyalty program.
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How does using the sauna in the Finnair business class lounge in Helsinki work?
If you're lucky enough to have access to the Finnair business class lounge in Helsinki airport, on the non-Schengen side, then the lounge information has this gem in it:
Private shower suites and a Finnish sauna.
How does the sauna bit actually…
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Can you use airport lounges on arrival?
I wonder if it's possible to relax in an airport lounge on arrival? This would be the same lounges one can relax in on departure, airside.
There's no other connecting flight waiting and I'll leave the airport later that day.
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Free / cheap ways to get airport lounge access?
Until recently, I had a complimentary Priority Pass card. Although the Priority Pass lounges aren't generally great, they are better than nothing when travelling on an airline where you don't have frequent flyer status.
Priority Pass is extremely…
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Can you let someone else use your boarding pass to get into a travel lounge?
Let's say I was traveling with a friend. My friend is flying economy whilst I'm flying first class. Could I visit the lounge, get the food and all that jazz, then exit the lounge, give my boarding pass to my friend and let them check the lounge out…
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Any daytime airport hotel at JFK airport (New York)?
I have a 9-hour layover at JFK (New York). From 10 am until 7 pm (although I have to check in at 3 pm for personal reasons).
This being in the middle of a 2-day travel, I would love to take a break to shower and rest a bit. How can I do that for…
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With British Airways, can I access the business lounge in LHR if my connecting flight leaves on the next day?
I have a first class British Airways ticket from TLV to LHR, which gives me access to the lounges. However my connection from LHR to Newcastle is for the next day, so my question is will I still get access to the lounge the next day?
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At Brussels Midi station, can you access the Eurostar Business Premier lounge when going to Lille or Calais?
Since November, passengers on the Eurostar from Brussels to other Schengen destinations (Lille or Calais) now check in and clear security in a different area.
From the Eurostar conditions of carriage
Check-in at Brussels-Midi for your journey to…
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Where to nap in Chicago O'Hare?
I am bracing myself for a rough trip: getting up at 4AM, taking a 3 hour flight, then a 13 hour flight, with a 5.5 hour layover in between.
I can almost never sleep on planes, so this trip would go down smoother if I could get a decent nap during…
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Using American's Admiral Lounge when I have a ticket from Gulf Air on an American-operated flight
Say I have airline status with American Airlines and would normally be able to use this airline's lounge. This time I'm flying with Gulf Air, but the flight is in fact operated by American. Would I still be able to use the Admiral's Club while I'm…
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How to research facilities/ratings of US airport lounges online?
For an upcoming trip, it looks like for my US departure I'll have access to more than one airport lounge. (One via FF status, a different via a credit card). This is a nice position to be in, but rather than treking round the airport from lounge to…
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Deutsche Bahn (DB) Lounge Berlin
During my journey from Berlin to Amsterdam by train, I have an option of buying 1st class ticket at an additional cost of 10 Euros. This will give a better seat as well as access to DB Lounge.
Is it worth spending additional 10 Euros to get access…
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Access airport lounge with Gold/Premier credit card
Travelling soon with a 6 hour connection flight in Zurich International airport, I was wondering if I could have an access to a good lounge where I can relax with a Gold or Premier card?
To generalize; does a list exist of accessible airline lounges…
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Visiting a lounge in T1 at Dubai International Airport, during a layover at T3?
For an upcoming trip, I have a layover of 2.5 hours in Dubai. Both flights are with Emirates, and arrive / leave from Terminal 3.
As the first flight is overnight, I'll want to freshen up, and a shower would be ideal. Through my credit card, I have…
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What facilities are there in the Thalys Lounge at Brussels Midi station?
In about a month, I'll be travelling from London to Amsterdam by train, taking a Eurostar and then a Thalys. As seems to often be the case (from looking at the timetable), I'll have a bit of time to kill in Brussels station between the trains…
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Flying with Air Canada in Business class. Do I get access to a lounge at Manchester Airport?
I'm flying to NYC, Business Class next month with my wife.
I know that Manchester Airport doesn't have a Maple Lounge, but do you get access to another lounge?
I tried calling them, but they didn't know! Maybe I just got the new guy.
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