Wanna know what goes on in a Business Class lounge?
Check out this fabulara website called AIRLINEQUALITY.com, it’s a platform for people to complain about, compliment and compare their experiences of ALL the major airlines in the world. Even if flying is not in your budget, you can always plan and dream 🙂
Like this – did you know that SAA has some of the most comfo…
rtable flat seats out of all the airlines? You know the incredible seats that turn into beds – apparently ours are loved by all. Click on the picture to go there.
What made our day though were the reviews of SAA’s business class lounge compared with that of New York JFK Airport. You gotta love us.
JOBURG – First Class (Cycad) and Business Class (Baobab)
Both lounges are comfortable, with friendly staff and plenty of space.
Separate smokers rooms are provided in both and the shower facilities are fantastic.
The First class lounge has a separate ‘sleeping section’ where you can listen to CDs.
Computer facilities are provided, but web connection can be slow. Only downside is the lack of natural light.
Business Lounge – Complimentary bar and snacks provided – crisps, nuts, cakes, sandwiches etc.
First Class – amazing food, cooked to order. Normally simple bistro type meals but served by friendly, welcoming staff.
Huge selection of drinks available to help yourself.
NEW YORK
While the lounge is spacious enough the green colour scheme is very banal.
Giving business class passengers vouchers for only two complimentary drinks in the lounge is rather mean – no other airline that I have flown with has restricted the number of drinks available in the lounge.
I asked about the shower and eventually an attendant brought me a towel and the key to the shower, though rather grudgingly.
Sandwiches and other snacks also had to be purchased- altogether a disappointing experience.
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