first class lounge at Hong Kong

[Dyslexic traveler]

Hi all
I could not find a post re this, so I will ask all you international travellers, I am off to HK in September on Qf o29 in first class then I connect to Cx739 to Singapore first class what I want to know is what lounge will I get to use The Wing or The Pier and if it the Wing dose any know how to book a cabana
thanks for your help with this

 

[simongr]

No cabana bookings

You can use whichever lounge you want - generally people use the lounge closest to their gate.

No cabanas in the Pier.

Both Wing and Pier have J and F lounges.

 

[markis10]

You do have other options apart from the CX lounges of course, should you desire a change of scenery, not that I am sure you would want to stray from CX.

 

[PineappleSkip]

Passed thru HK not long ago and got an entry pass on checking in which was specifically to the pier. Which was fine, right by the gate. This was flying PX executive club so not sure if that makes it different to QF.

PS Hong if you pick the typo

Cheers skip

 

[NM]

You can use either The Wing or The Pier. If you really want to use the Cabanas then head to The Wing. They don't take bookings, just head to the showers and ask t use a Cabana. I have never been refused or delayed for a Cabana. Generally, its best to use whichever lounge is closest to your departing gate. The Wing is near Gate 2 (or direct FLounge entry to the left of immigration on mezzanine level. The Pier is near Gate 62.

You can also use any OneWorld First Class lounge, so could head to the recently refurbished QF FLounge.

The best lounge depends on what you want to do. For a meal, I find The Haven at The Wing or The Pier to be best. The CX lounges also have the best WiFi internet access. The QF lounge has a self-service bar and good desserts including ice cream.

 

[JetLagged]

You can also use any OneWorld First Class lounge, so could head to the recently refurbished QF FLounge.

Having used it, I wouldn't recommend it. Next time will use the CX lounges - and from all accounts online here, the food is a treat!

 

[djfuzz]

Actually, they DO take bookings for The Wing's cabanas - just not prior to arrival.

Once you get there, go through to the entry to The Haven, which doubles as the entry to the showers and cabanas. More than likely (depending on the time of day) one will be available and they'll direct you straight in. However, when they are all full or unavailable, the attendant will give you a buzzer to take away with you and tell you to take a seat in the lounge. When a cabana is available, it will buzz for you.

But depending on the duration of your stay (particularly since you're connecting to SIN) I'd echo the recommendation of others and just go to the nearest lounge to your departing gate - the cabanas are really only so useful if you are transiting for more than a few hours (which then puts them in competition with a quick trip into the city).

 

[JohnK]

And I will stick to my usual response.

A lounge is just a lounge. The novelty does wear off after a while.

And by the way all 3 lounges (6 if you count First and Business separate) I have visited in HKG are acceptable....

 

[Dyslexic traveler]

Hi john. I must say that a lounge is not just a lounge in my experience often its a place to shower after a long trip and it can be a haven from the day to day rush of the airport a places like the Concord lounge at heathrow or our own QF first lounge in Sydney or Melbourne I have a 5hr stop over before my trip to Singapore and appreciate the benefit of a lounge to kick back in

 

[JetLagged]

Wayne - my curiosity is aroused - MEL - HKG - SIN: is this a status run, or a sado-masochism streak or something? With HK just a layover - why not fly direct, unless as per first possibility? :?:

 

[markis10]

A lounge is just a lounge. The novelty does wear off after a while.

And a golf course is a golf course, as some would say horses for courses!

 

[Flashback]

And I will stick to my usual response.

A lounge is just a lounge. The novelty does wear off after a while.

Really? They're still important to a lot of people!

http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/com...t-makes-an-airline-good-24855.html#post348468

No so easy to answer so requires a little thought. In no particular order

• Good schedule of flights
• Reliability of aircraft and size of fleet leading to acceptable on-time performance
• Reputation for good customer service
• Good network of partners (no necessarily part of an alliance)
• Good frequent flyer program and status within easy(-ish) reach (not PPS Solitaire or CX Diamond) and obviously a good network of lounges including partner lounges
• Friendly and professional staff including FA's
• Good catering including complimentary alcohol on long haul (not just 1 drink with your meal and pay for the rest)

I am sure there is more but that is all I can think of for now.

 

[straitman]

And a golf course is a golf course, as some would say horses for courses!

Personally I'll take the lounge over the golf course but I know there are strange people around who think differently :!:

 

[Dyslexic traveler]

Hi Jet
No not a status run, or a sado-masochism streak, I have a conference I wanted to go to in Singapore. it's to look at some business opportunities in the medical industry, so I did not want to spend good money if it turns out to be a dead loss, as I have 2 million ff points with my Centurion card, and 1mil with Qantas, I decided to do it on points and as I only fly First and it was a late thing, I could get to HK on QF then over to Singapore on CX and it only cost me 200k in points, I made the decision to do this I will stay in Singapore 4 days with my accommodation on Amex and 4 Days in HK all on Points so it's a win for me, and I get some time in HK to get my tailor to work on some new suits, may even go to Shenzhen to shop.
I have spent my life flying around the world, and for me the offten journey is as good as the destination, there is nothing better than heading to the pointy end and being asked if you would like a glass of krug before takeoff, and can I make your bed up now, you get to meet interesting people and if you love to fly then its haven in a stick.
so call me mad as i am

enjoy your weekend Jet and happy flying

 

[NM]

Having used it, I wouldn't recommend it. Next time will use the CX lounges - and from all accounts online here, the food is a treat!

It depends on what you want. The QF FLounge is nice for retiring after dinner where I can help myself to things like Baileys or ice cream. They also do a reasonable dim sum and steamed pork buns for breakfast.

But for a full meal I would be in the CX lounges. And I really dislike the way QF wifi internet proxies everything only allowing web browser services and no other protocols through (like direct Lotus Notes replication, IPSec VPN, SIP/RTP VoIP etc).

So each has its pros and cons. I have been known to lounge hop between The Wing and the QF FLounge for the best bits of both lounges.

 

[harvyk]

A lounge is just a lounge. The novelty does wear off after a while.

Yeah, but the novelty does come back very quickly if your unable to access one.

Having flown out of HKG twice, the first time without lounge access and the second time with lounge access (same week, only PS + QP so couldn't access a lounge when flying CX) I know which one I preferred, trust me, I wasn't thinking a lounge is just a lounge the second time...

 

[pauly7]

Yeah, but the novelty does come back very quickly if your unable to access one.

Having flown out of HKG twice, the first time without lounge access and the second time with lounge access (same week, only PS + QP so couldn't access a lounge when flying CX) I know which one I preferred, trust me, I wasn't thinking a lounge is just a lounge the second time...

Well said

You do take them for granted after a while...

 

[JohnK]

And a golf course is a golf course, as some would say horses for courses!

Yes and a golf course is just a golf course and the novelty and excitement does wear off even for some of the better golf courses I have played.

I enjoy golf and I play golf on a boring golf course week in week out. Golf courses and airline lounges are not quite the same unless your favourite passtime is sitting in an airline lounge.

Really? They're still important to a lot of people!

Just because I mentioned in another thread that "a good network of lounges" is important to me does not alter the fact that a lounge is just a lounge.

And I will stick to the original statement to the OP that all 3 lounges (6 if you count Business and First Class separate) in HKG are acceptable.

Yeah, but the novelty does come back very quickly if your unable to access one.

Having flown out of HKG twice, the first time without lounge access and the second time with lounge access (same week, only PS + QP so couldn't access a lounge when flying CX) I know which one I preferred, trust me, I wasn't thinking a lounge is just a lounge the second time...

Sure I miss lounges when I do not have access to them but people watching and going for a walk are also very important activities for me when I travel. If I have a 3+ transit in one place there is no way I want to sit in a lounge all that time with the exception being overnight transits in SIN where I can get a couple of hours sleep in the Skyview lounge. I love walking between the different terminals in SIN and don't mind going for a walk in HKG and BKK as well.

I have spent some time in airport bars around the world, Thessaloniki, Athens, Singapore, Bangkok (old and new), Chicago, Miami, Kuala Lumpur etc, and loved every minute of it. The atmosphere out in the terminal is not the same as the atmosphere in a lounge especially when I am the only one in there.

Is it fair to say that the people who visit lounges re boring? Yes I know lounges have restrictions but I would rather spend 10-15 minutes in an airport bar watching people go about their business instead of having my head buried in a computer terminal.

 

[Andyzx]

One of the nice things about QF029 is (the were and hopefully still are) selling as a 3 class not a 4 class 747. In July I was in 3K with business class service but still a nice private seat and comfy (well mostly)

Change my seat at T - 80 hours if your interested

 

[Princess Fiona]

One of the nice things about QF029 is (the were and hopefully still are) selling as a 3 class not a 4 class 747. In July I was in 3K with business class service but still a nice private seat and comfy (well mostly)

Change my seat at T - 80 hours if your interested

Thanks for the tip! I've been allocated 16A on 10th Sep QF 29 looks almost full in J as per EF seat map. Here's hoping I score a seat downstairs