Trip to Bangkok flying in Qatar Airways Dreamliner & A380 Business Class
Last month, Mike and I traveled to Bangkok where we spent four nights exploring the city. Our original flight on Qatar Airways was in economy class but luckily, we ended up being upgraded on 3 of the 4 flights. Thanks, Qatar Airways! As for our lounge access, we had to rely on my Air Berlin Gold card as operational upgrades do not grant lounge access, aside from the fact that our upgrades were given at the gate. The weather in Bangkok was not perfect as there was a bit of showers almost everyday but still, we were able to make the most of our stay there. As I have Hilton Diamond status, we chose the Conrad Bangkok and Millennium Hilton Bangkok as our "home in Bangkok", both of which I highly recommend to everyone as they are two of the best hotels we have stayed at. It was a very short but memorable trip and I really hope to be back soon to one of the most amazing cities in the world, Bangkok!
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Stockholm Arlanda Lounge, Arlanda Airport Terminal 5
Date of visit: June 25, 2016
Last updated: September 25, 2019
Location: Pier F Non-Schengen, after passport control, take the escalators and turn right
Access: First and Business Class passengers flying on Emirates; Business Class passengers flying on Qatar Airways, Air Serbia, Ukrainian International Airlines, Novair Thomas Cook Airlines and Rossiya; One World status members flying on Qatar Airways; Priority Pass and Lounge Club members
Opening hours: Tuesday, Wedenesday, Saturday 6am to 10:15pm; Monday, Thursday, Friday 7am to 10:15pm; Sunday 8am to 10:15pm
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Entrance
Stockholm Arlanda Lounge entrance
Access rules
Opening hours
Reception
You can also access the lounge by paying 250sek (adults) and 100sek (7-15 years old) at the reception.
Seating
Lounge seating with high chairs
Seating with views
Seating/work stations
Seating
Kid's area
Dining
Dining area and buffet
Dining area
Chips, nuts, bread
Hummus, potato salad, cream cheese chives
Gouda cheese, turkey and chicken
Self serve espresso machine
Biscuits
Ecologica red and white wine, fruits
Beverage corner with different kinds of softdrinks and beer
Dining area
Entertainment
There was a good selection of newspapers and guide books and one TV screen where most of the guests watched the European football match. Wifi is also complimentary both in the lounge and in the rest of the airport.
Flight departure screen
View of the other lounge downstairs
Toilet
There are toilets but no shower rooms.
CONCLUSION
I have previously visited the Menzies Executive Lounge in the past so I was excited to visit this lounge as well. It used to be the lounge for Emirates first and business class passengers but at present Qatar Airways is also using it. The food and drinks selection from the buffet was good and I specially loved the chicken. Wifi was also fast allowing me to do some work. It is easily noticeable that the design is very IKEA obviously promoting local art. During my visit, the lounge did not get crowded at all because our flight on Qatar Airways was the only flight leaving that time but I'm curious how it is like during peak times. For a contract lounge, this is actually a nice lounge although my favorite is still the Aurora Executive Lounge at Arlanda Terminal 2. If you are departing from Terminal 5 and have access to this lounge, this lounge is worth a visit.
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Last month, Mike and I traveled to Bangkok where we spent four nights exploring the city. Our original flight on Qatar Airways was in economy class but luckily, we ended up being upgraded on 3 of the 4 flights. Thanks, Qatar Airways! As for our lounge access, we had to rely on my Air Berlin Gold card as operational upgrades do not grant lounge access, aside from the fact that our upgrades were given at the gate. The weather in Bangkok was not perfect as there was a bit of showers almost everyday but still, we were able to make the most of our stay there. As I have Hilton Diamond status, we chose the Conrad Bangkok and Millennium Hilton Bangkok as our "home in Bangkok", both of which I highly recommend to everyone as they are two of the best hotels we have stayed at. It was a very short but memorable trip and I really hope to be back soon to one of the most amazing cities in the world, Bangkok!
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Review: Qatar Airways Dreamliner Business Class, Stockholm-Doha
Review: Millennium Hilton Bangkok
Review: Conrad Bangkok
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Review: Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge, Bangkok Airport (BKK)
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Date of visit: June 25, 2016
Last updated: September 25, 2019
Location: Pier F Non-Schengen, after passport control, take the escalators and turn right
Access: First and Business Class passengers flying on Emirates; Business Class passengers flying on Qatar Airways, Air Serbia, Ukrainian International Airlines, Novair Thomas Cook Airlines and Rossiya; One World status members flying on Qatar Airways; Priority Pass and Lounge Club members
Opening hours: Tuesday, Wedenesday, Saturday 6am to 10:15pm; Monday, Thursday, Friday 7am to 10:15pm; Sunday 8am to 10:15pm
Video from YouTube 📺
Entrance
Reception
Seating
Dining
Entertainment
Toilet
CONCLUSION
I have previously visited the Menzies Executive Lounge in the past so I was excited to visit this lounge as well. It used to be the lounge for Emirates first and business class passengers but at present Qatar Airways is also using it. The food and drinks selection from the buffet was good and I specially loved the chicken. Wifi was also fast allowing me to do some work. It is easily noticeable that the design is very IKEA obviously promoting local art. During my visit, the lounge did not get crowded at all because our flight on Qatar Airways was the only flight leaving that time but I'm curious how it is like during peak times. For a contract lounge, this is actually a nice lounge although my favorite is still the Aurora Executive Lounge at Arlanda Terminal 2. If you are departing from Terminal 5 and have access to this lounge, this lounge is worth a visit.
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Sala Dalí Lounge, Terminal 4 Madrid Airport (MAD)
SWISS Senator Lounge, Zurich Airport (ZRH)
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