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    f/up from my previous query re JNB EK Lounge, here are some pics of recent visit (26 Mar). Need to point out that i wasnt really in thinking mode when i was there and so pics were rather disparate and may not be as illustrative as i wld like them to be

    mods leave it to you guys whether to consolidate and merge?

    The EK Lounge is located at the far end of the International Departures. I had some trouble locating it at first, following the signs (which in my mind are a bit too high to crane my head, but that cld be due to my lowly statute ) The first set of sign-posted lounges are SAA's, and then BA, etc; continue walking until you are almost through the duty free shopping area, and you'll find the sign pointing up to the EK Lounge.



    I wld have imagine that SAA's lounges wld have been the premier here on home soil, but the EK lounge was really huge in comparison [see thread on SAA lounge] ...


    .. and unlike SAA lounge which was totally enclosed, EK lounge offers a views into the apron


    After the Reception, on the left of the passage-way, is a small room with abt 5 - 6 PCs and a colour printer - all working order i'm happy to report, unlike in other lounges i've experienced.

    On the right is a corridor leading to the toilets and showers; there are 2 shower stalls in the gents.



    Abt 2/3 of the lounge is laid out with sofas, while to the right of the lounge is set up like a cafe with dining tables and chairs facing the buffet tables.


    did you see the Moet?


    cold dishes and salads


    that's naan over there


    overall, i find this a nce and quiet refuge from the crowd, noise and sometime mess of JNB; it is certainly more spacious and warmer (in ambience) than SAA's lounge tho this cld be SAA lounges are serving multiple airlines (including StarAlliance) while EK's dedicated to EK pax only. In any case, i will choose EK lounge over SAA if i have a choice.
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