Tokyo (Narita) OneWorld Lounges

Mal · #1 (**permalink**) 14th October 2007, 02:43 PM

Was in NRT earlier this year. Spent some time in the AA lounge (not bad really for a AA lounge - actually similar to some average lounges around the world) and some time in the JAL J lounge that Qantas marked as their lounge. I really didn't like the Jal J lounge at all.

I believe since then, Qantas have opened a dedicated lounge and Jal has opened their F lounges to OneWorld Emeralds (at the time I was there, that hadn't happened yet).

So - basically looking for recommendations on lounges in NRT. Anyone been there recently?

BlacKnox · #2 (**permalink**) 14th October 2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mal

Was in NRT earlier this year. Spent some time in the AA lounge (not bad really for a AA lounge - actually similar to some average lounges around the world) and some time in the JAL J lounge that Qantas marked as their lounge. I really didn't like the Jal J lounge at all.

I believe since then, Qantas have opened a dedicated lounge and Jal has opened their F lounges to OneWorld Emeralds (at the time I was there, that hadn't happened yet).

So - basically looking for recommendations on lounges in NRT. Anyone been there recently?

Yep - but sorry I can't help - different alliance. The RCC in Narita is fairly perfunctory but the ANA one is pretty flash; as far as Japanese lounges go. Beer machines in both, which is always useful.

jasonja3 · #3 (**permalink**) 14th October 2007, 08:08 PM

The new QF lounge is standard issue, nothing special, no F lounge.

JAL F lounge is quite good, this is definitely my pick.

cjg · #4 (**permalink**) 14th October 2007, 09:42 PM

I fly to Narita a fair bit and I agree with jasonja3 - the Qantas J lounge is very ordinary. The JAL F Lounge is a great improvement on their previous one and is the one I use. It has a very good food buffet and well stocked bar. It isn't as good as the Melbourne and Sydney Qantas First lounges, but it is still a nice lounge to relax in before your flight.

The new Qantas J lounge is more conveniently located, as it is right next to most of the gates that Qantas uses. But its food and drink selection is limited and I've often found it to be very crowded.

Even though the JAL F Lounge is in the other terminal, the shuttle ride only takes a few minutes so I don't even bother using the Qantas J lounge anymore.

slewd · #5 (**permalink**) 21st October 2007, 11:20 AM

Agree with everything said. The QF J lounge is fairly aged with some updates and fairly limited business facilities. I too have found it quite crowded at almost all times and unlike even domestic QF lounges there really isn't anywhere to get a bit of quite time to chillout and relax. Food and beverages is fairly limited and have had to be re-stocked on the odd occasion...soemthing unheard of in many other QF lounges.
As for the JAL F lounge - I havent tried it and I dont think I can get access anyway. All of that said I would rather

Mal · #6 (**permalink**) 5th November 2007, 05:46 PM

I checked out the Jal F lounge today (well hidden in the main area ).

Yeah it's a nice lounge. I think whiskey lovers will be happy - there must be about 10 whiskeys there of various descriptions.

The showers are absolutely amazing

Definately worth a visit.

The buffet is ok, but I would prefer more western options. I got the feeling though that I was a 'weird' visitor (wasn't flying Jal, wasn't a Jal member etc) and looked at a little strangely. Oh well, the staff were friendly about it.

Now back in the Qantas lounge, and about to stroll/train to the AA lounge. Both these are reasonable lounges, but nothing special at all!

Commuter · #7 (**permalink**) 6th November 2007, 02:10 AM

Sorry to sound like a right dimwit, but is JAL F lounge accessible to a OneWorld Emerald flying BA economy out of NRT?

simongr · #8 (**permalink**) 6th November 2007, 05:52 AM

Yes it should be.

Commuter · #9 (**permalink**) 6th November 2007, 05:11 PM

Thanks Simongr.

Mal · #10 (**permalink**) 16th November 2007, 07:59 PM

I tried out the showers in the Qantas lounge, and don't really like them.

They're ok, but seem to be strangely designed - I think you could quite easily flood out the bathroom if you weren't careful.

Plus I've never been a huge fan of the 'wand' showers (normally an European thing I believe) over the fixed showerhead/wand that can be fixed in a normal position.

I still think the JAL F showers are great (they're also the same ones in the BA T4 Arrivals Lounge).

The food in the Qantas lounge is ok. Not much on display, but the staff quickly refill when needed.