[justinbrett]

Originally Posted by Shano

I was looking at transitting through either CDG or FRA when I depart KRK for MEL. The flight options are CX from either to HKG. The CDG departure arrives into HKG about an hour earlier than the FRA flight.

From what has been posted above it sounds like I should stick with FRA.

CX departs from T2A (same as AA) and have their own lounge.

[Petch]

You all know what I am going to say, before I even post it... Priority Pass!

In Paris @ CDG;

Terminal 1: ICARE LOUNGE
Terminal 2A: ADMIRALS CLUB
Terminal 2B: SWISS LOUNGE

(So long as you can access the terminal, it doesn't matter what airline you are flying, you get lounge access.)

[ashleyn]

Petch, I have a Priority Pass but in July will be departing on an EK flight which apparently leaves from 2C. Am I able to access one of the lounges mentioned as PP don't have one in 2C ?

[Petch]

You know that little booklet that came with the card? It really does need to include a section of tips, like "airside terminal transfer possibilities for lounge lizards".

The last time I was in Paris (long time ago), I arrived and left in "typical continental style" - on the train. So I am not the best person to ask about airside (International Zone) transfers @ CDG...

However, http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/Adp/Resources/68fba636-c332-4bf5-9483-af1ba10d0b39-cdg2abcd.pdf only seems to demonstrate landside walk-ability.

But CDG Transfer Shuttles >> EASY CDG your smart guide for Paris CDG Airport advises there is a bus. I don't know if there are service restrictions on joy riders, wanting to do airside terminal circuits though.

Hope you find a way in, somewhere, somehow!



Just had to add, that I am actually looking forward to a long transit @ DFW later in the year, where I am planning a most ambitious lounge crawl (thanks to DFW's airside transfer train, my Qantas Card, Priority Pass & my small, thus easily entertained, mind) -

• All the Admirals Clubs (ABCD)
• United Red Carpet Club (B)
• The Club At DFW (D)
• Continental Presidents Club (E)
• Delta Crown Room (E)

[MelUser]

Originally Posted by Shano

I was looking at transitting through either CDG or FRA when I depart KRK for MEL. The flight options are CX from either to HKG. The CDG departure arrives into HKG about an hour earlier than the FRA flight.

From what has been posted above it sounds like I should stick with FRA.

I flew KRK to FRA and then to MEL 15 months ago. I think the connection is better from KRK to FRA - it is an afternoon flight which connects well with evening departures out of FRA. FRA is always a real pleasure to fly through.

[Shano]

Originally Posted by MelUser

I flew KRK to FRA and then to MEL 15 months ago. I think the connection is better from KRK to FRA - it is an afternoon flight which connects well with evening departures out of FRA. FRA is always a real pleasure to fly through.

Cheers. This is what I ended up settling on.

[JohnK]

Originally Posted by Petch

Just had to add, that I am actually looking forward to a long transit @ DFW later in the year, where I am planning a most ambitious lounge crawl (thanks to DFW's airside transfer train, my Qantas Card, Priority Pass & my small, thus easily entertained, mind) -

• All the Admirals Clubs (ABCD)
• United Red Carpet Club (B)
• The Club At DFW (D)
• Continental Presidents Club (E)
• Delta Crown Room (E)

That sounds like fun. Are you planning on having a beer or champagne in each of the 8 lounges? Could make for an eventful flight....

[Petch]

Originally Posted by JohnK

That sounds like fun. Are you planning on having a beer or champagne in each of the 8 lounges? Could make for an eventful flight....

LOL, well a glass of domestic (US) champagne somewhere along the way, I hope. Don't know if I will manage to visit all the lounges though, but I am interested in trying to weight up how Delta's, Continental's & United's compare.

[Ben1234]

I flew out of CDG Terminal 4 to NRT via LHR on BA (economy - oneworld points ticket). Lounge access in Terminal 4 is a combined BA/Air France lounge. I presented my Qantas Club card and was told that as the lounge was run by Air France. QClub was normally not sufficient for access, but they made an exception for my wife and I as the lounge was not busy.The lounge was quite spartan, refreshments pretty thin, but beats an overcrowded gate.

[ashleyn]

That's interesting, Ben but my original question was about terminal 2C ?