SAS Gold Lounge review in Copenhagen: I'm curious to see how it will change with Skyteam
One of the "sensitive" differences there are for Star Alliance frequent flyers versus Skyteam frequent flyers is that the [...]
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One of the "sensible" differences there are for Star Alliance frequent flyers versus Skyteam frequent flyers is that the lounges for the former may be different than for ordinary business class passengers, while for the latter it is the same soup for everyone.
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Always Lufthansa, but also Singapore or SAS have business and Gold passenger lounges, that is, for those with status. Then internally there are still differences because in Singapore Silverkris Business are better, while in LH or SAS those for those with status are "better."
In the Skyteam household this does not happen and I'm curious to see, if and how, things will change in the house SAS since September 1.
Location
The lounge is "unobtainable" in the sense that throughout the airport there is not a single sign indicating the direction to get to this one, like the other lounges in the airport.
Something really unheard of And that I struggle to understand. Especially because if you are not familiar with this stopover, you are likely to wander and do the miles back and forth.
To understand it, this lounge is located before the passage to gates C/D/E/F , those of intercontinental flights, on the opposite side from the Aviator And at Aspire.
Input
The central desk divides passengers into two classes: Those who fly business without Gold Star Alliance status remain on the ground floor. Those with the status, on the other hand, are promoted to the upper floor, regardless of ticket type.
Of course, all this is sure to change as of September 1., that is, since SAS will migrate to Skyteam.
The Lounge
Having a Gold Star Alliance card gives you a choice of where to enter, and possibly also bring a guest who, however, must be departing on the same flight.
Past the turnstiles on the right, before going up to the upper floor. there is a vip room inside the hall. Isolated from everyone and with designer furnishings, it seemed to me almost a small LH Panorama Lounge with a view of the shopping crawl instead of the runway.
Of course it is inconvenient here to go to the buffet, but as an environment it is the best spot in the lounge.
On the upper floor there are three different rooms.
The central part is the one that houses the food area, the eating area and an area with nice sofas, being open to the square below is nice and airy and thanks to the openings in the ceiling also fairly well lit.
Then there is a second area that faces the outside of the airport. This is definitely the brightest area of the hall.
There are several accommodations, a couple of secluded lounges, and alcuen chaise lounges where you can relax away from prying eyes.
On the opposite side is the work area, definitely the quietest and the one where I am writing this review. Tables where you can work quietly and in groups with all the outlets you may need.
But there are also more secluded options, where thanks to curtains one can hide and work without being disturbed.
If you want even more seclusion, there are also two micro offices, with doors, so you can make calls and phone calls without bothering anyone or letting the whole lounge know your business.
Daylight booster
There is one thing I have never found in any lounge in the world, indeed never seen before. There is the light room, an area enclosed by curtains that allows lighting to recharge the batteries of the spirit.
As Nordic countries are known to live for long periods of the year in the dark, that's where this light room allows you to work or simply take enough lumens To better cope with the day.
Food & Beverage
This, perhaps, is the least convincing aspect of the lounge. Really poor offerings. At breakfast when I stopped by, there was virtually no or almost no heat, only salads, cheese and some hard-boiled eggs and porridge.
From the official lounge, in the main airport, I expect something better.
We are in the home of Carlsberg, so there are beer tappers and a minimal selection of other beverages as well.
The only mention is for the bartender, or rather the barmaid churning out cappuccinos at the rate of 1 every 20 seconds nonstop and without grimacing. Stuff that in a Starbucks while they make a cappuccino, the attendant in this lounge satisfies an American football team with all the reserves and coaches.
In conclusion
A little color note. Lots of people bringing back the tray and clearing the table for the next passenger, something out of science fiction for us Mediterraneans.
As mentioned I am curious if and how SAS will distinguish access once it is in Skyteam since, to date, no carrier in this alliance has two separate lounges For premium passengers. In any case if you pass through here it is worth trying.
Pro
- Environment
- Services
Against
- Gastronomic offerings
- There are no directions to find it
- Awkward location for Schengen flights