Review of the world's first "allegris" lounge: Lufthansa's new home in Newark

In the month of July Lufthansa has renovated its lounge at Newark Airport., in Terminal B of the airport where ITA Airways is also likely to arrive. A new lounge philosophy that follows the stylistic lines of the new Allegris cabins and that sooner or later we will also see in the German airline's other lounges.

Newark is "the other" New York airport, in many ways much more convenient for those heading to Manhattan and is used by a great many carriers flying to both airports; Terminal B is the one used by La Compagnie, Lufthansa, TAP, and other U.S. low-cost carriers. The first thing to be aware of is that the three "piers" are not connected to each other, so it is not possible to move between the gates once you have gone through security.

Location

We are in gate block 60, the ones used by all Star Alliance carriers using this terminal. This is also the only lounge available in this airplane, so there is no independent alternative where to enter with priority pass cards or the like.

Access

Being an official lounge Is open to frequent traveler status holders and above in the Miles&More program, to those who possess at least the Gold level Star Alliance and to those traveling in business class with an LH group carrier or partner of the same alliance. This is A lounge that is also accessible to American Express Platinum holders, who fly LH of course.

The lounge

I stopped by this lounge in the evening, and it was super crowded, I struggled to find a place to sit and luckily one of the two small rooms/office was free so I took up residence in there.

The floor plan of the lounge is very irregular, let's say it is a large open space with little geometric shape.

In the center is the bar counter, a must-have location in star-studded lounges, and it is a service that does not exist in any lounge in Europe, precisely because it is a must-have here.

Those who fly first class, or have an Hon Circle card, have access to a more secluded and quiet area, where there is also a la carte dining. It's not Frankfurt's First Class terminal, but that's what passes for it.

The colors of the furniture are precisely reminiscent of the new trends set by Allegris and which we will soon see on many aircraft in the German fleet.

The buffet area is distinguished by large, tall tables and by the writing that fills the opposite wall.

In front of the two small rooms is a work table, with power outlets and comfortable chairs for smartworking.

Food & Beverage

For mere mortals, there is a buffet, which I must say was quite rich for an American lounge. Hot and cold proposal and even dessert, on par with what is offered in the lounge at JFK, where, however, there is also an area designed for Senators, whereas here only the HON Circle are treated better.

In addition to the super-busy barman, there are also water and beer tappers (a must in LH lounges) and an automatic hot drink machine.

In conclusion

When I entered it was really unlivable, then it emptied out with the departure of the first flight. Compared to what LH offered before. at this airport is an important upgrade, but perhaps still too small to comfortably handle the busiest times.

• allegris
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The verdict

A definite upgrade from what it offered before at this airport and a good change of pace from other lounges, too bad it has no view and is lit only by artificial light.

6.5

Rated Location

6.5

F&B

7.5

Services

6.5

Pro

• Better than before
• Bartender

Against

• Small
• No view