Which Lounge in LHR / HKG

January 05th, 2009 | Category: xn--fiqs8stwme6s806a.com

Hello,

i will have my first flight with NZ in April (Business Class). I wonder
if someone could recommend a lounge in LHR and HKG.

Thanks for your help!

best regards,
marcydarcy

Well at HKG, I actually prefer the United (UA) RCC lounge for its showers, as there is more than one, and they also have toilets in them - the Thai (TG) lounge has one shower, no toilet, and the time I used it, it hadn't been cleaned even though I had been called by reception (there was a queuing list!) to use it. TG food usually better, except first thing in the morning. UA lounge ambience can be quieter, although part of it is currently being refurbished.

At LHR it really is a choice between the Singapore (SQ) lounge or the TG/Air Canada/ Scandinavian "London lounge". The SQlounge is typically more intimate and has far better food/drink selection than the London lounge, but the London lounge has more room (and massage chairs). Be wary neither the SQ nor the "London lounge" have announcements for NZ flights, but they are both better than the UA RCC lounge.

For LAX, it is the NZ lounge at Terminal 2, which is far better than the Air Canada lounge. If in transit on NZ1/NZ2 in business class you can go through the hassle of going landside to access it (immigration, customs, security), although it is an excellent lounge - this typically can add anything between 15m-1hr to your transit time just GETTING to the lounge.

In LHR you have a choice of United Red Carpet Club (the default lounge for NZ but avoid - it is easily the worst of the 3), Singapore Airlines Silver Kris Lounge and Air Canada/SAS London Lounge.

In HKG take the Thai lounge as this is closest to the gate. Don't forget to get the transfer card at the airbridge as security will turn you away without it (since boarding pass just says destination Auckland with departure date the previous day).

I agree!

TG lounge in HKG is superior to UA.

In LHR T3 I would go to SQ for food, but SK for ambience

Not to use UA at HKG, too many people in there!!! NOt much to eat at all.

For HKG Kiwi Flyer is right on the money with recommending the TG lounge. Have spent a number hours there with good food and showers. Mrs WLGNZ has used the Red Carpet lounge in HKG and does not reccomend it.

I usually visit both- I much prefer the business centre in the UA lounge which usually has a workstation space I can use, which is relatively private for me to plug in my notebook.

At TG unless you want to shove aside one of the computers ; you are relegated to the open lounge.

Another vote for the TG lounge in HKG :D Good location, food and views

and the massage chairs!

For LAX, it is the NZ lounge at Terminal 2, which is far better than the Air Canada lounge. If in transit on NZ1/NZ2 in business class you can go through the hassle of going landside to access it (immigration, customs, security), although it is an excellent lounge - this typically can add anything between 15m-1hr to your transit time just GETTING to the lounge.

Agree about the lounge. But 15 minutes to clear immigration and security is very optimistic. I expect an hour and it often takes close to 2 hours (ie by the time you get through you have to go straight onto the aircraft). Some time is shaved off if you are a US resident.

i know maybe this should be another thread... but how about lounge at LAX. thanks.

TG food usually better, except first thing in the morning. UA lounge ambience can be quieter, although part of it is currently being refurbished.

I disagree. I often fly HKG-LHR with NZ, departing 8.45 in the morning. UA lounge offers croissants, cerials and a few other things, while TG offers a wider choice of fried noodles, fresh fruits and much more yummi stuff (in addition to what UA lounge offers)! ^

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