[FRA] Which Lounges can I and should I use in FRA?

[LionCity]

Dear All,

I go to Fra on a regular basis and lounge access is something I am not very familiar with. The last time I was in FRA flying back on SQ 25, I was allowed access to LH Senator Lounge near gate 45 in Terminal 1. I am a measly QPPS (based on today's downgraded priority system) and typically fly C Class on SQ.

Have a couple of questions to ask:

a. Am I allowed LH Senator Lounge access flying C Class with QPPS (I thought I was given an exceptional access to that lounge on the last trip but it was mess anyway when traveling with another F Class pax and a C Class pax )?

b. What is the best lounge to use in Fra? Is the United's Red Carpet a better one than LH Senator?

c. Any other lounges I can use?

Did not liked LH Lounges but Senator still better than LH Business Lounge....so not complaining loudly.

Any advices and thoughts will be appreciated.

[SQ LPP]

If you are taking SQ 25 or SQ325 from FRA, the better lounge would be the LH SEN lounge. I know it's crowded, but once you find your little corner or seat, you are good. AFAIK, QPP in J will be invited to LH SEN, unless this has changed.

Between UA RCC and LH SEN, I prefer LH SEN. For the flights above, UA RCC would be too far away, i.e. near towards Terminal C. Thus LH SEN or even LH Business Class would be more convenient for Gate B48 departure.

Of course, the ideal would be being guested to the LH First Class lounge near the Casino at Terminal B. Mile better in terms of food/snacks and drinks.

[UMD]

Last year flying out on SQ325, I did go into LH Senator lounge after an argument with the dragon since I was given an invitation to the LH Business lounge at check-in. However, I came out as soon as I had walked in because the lounge was just too messy and crowded. I then went to the LH Business lounge which in my opinion was far more spacious and less crowded. The shower facility at the Business lounge was better as well.

I would actually opt for the LH Business Lounge. If I am not mistaken, this is also the closest lounge to departure gates as well.

[flo]

haha. easy one: don't go for the RCC. staff was pretty unfriendly when they had to throw us out when the lounge closed. food is nothing special; nice drinks though.

Instead head to the LH SEN lounge! much better atmosphere!

[Snaffled]

I used the United RCC lounge a few days ago and it is a shocker. I was there early for SQ26 to JFK and the only breakfast option was juices and rock hard rolls. The staff (bar one lady) were rude and there is no business facilities. Very poor and reflects badly on SIA.

[flo]

I used the United RCC lounge a few days ago and it is a shocker. I was there early for SQ26 to JFK and the only breakfast option was juices and rock hard rolls. The staff (bar one lady) were rude and there is no business facilities. Very poor and reflects badly on SIA.

how do you mean it reflects badly on SIA if UA isn't able to provide 'proper' standards in their lounge? i definitely get you here ... i also had my bad experience with the lounge-dragon in FRA but i don't really get why this should have something to do with SIA. SIA passengers can as well use the SEN lounge when traveling C or *G anyway.

[jjpb3]

SIA passengers can as well use the SEN lounge when traveling C or *G anyway.

Just wanted to confirm: SQ is willing to pay for SEN Lounge access for its Business Class pax? I'd have thought C BP holders without *G status would be relegated to the FT/Business Lounge.

[SQ LPP]

I used the United RCC lounge a few days ago and it is a shocker. I was there early for SQ26 to JFK and the only breakfast option was juices and rock hard rolls. The staff (bar one lady) were rude and there is no business facilities. Very poor and reflects badly on SIA.

Unfortunately, UA RCC is the most convenient lounge for SQ 26 to JFK from Terminal C. I think it is the only *A lounge at Terminal 3.
And yes I had encounter an unpleasant lady staff there.
But for that early morning, I will go there because it's better place to wait than at the gate, unless I want to have good espresso from one of the cafe.

The suggestion by florianwagner to use LH SEN is not that feasible. First, for pax who check-in at FRA for SQ26 to JFK, it will get hassled by the security heading into Terminal B. But of course, this based on me being non-caucasian and non-german speaking. Second, from LH SEN lounge at Terminal B to reach Terminal C, there will be a security check, x-ray, which is pretty busy that early morning due to the fact that UA and AA flights are departing from Terminal C, and many pax will go through this security check point.

In the case of SQ25 or SQ325 which the flights are departing from Terminal B, usually Gate B48, yes, I use LH SEN, and usually I show my SEN card. For SQ C pax, now I remember that most of the time they will be directed to the LH Business Lounge which is located in the upper floor in the middle section of Pier B40-B48.

[SQ LPP]

Note: For SQ325 pax, it's not possible to go to UA RCC since it's closed at 7:00pm.

[UMD]

Just wanted to confirm: SQ is willing to pay for SEN Lounge access for its Business Class pax? I'd have thought C BP holders without *G status would be relegated to the FT/Business Lounge.

I was given a Business Lounge invitation card with my C BP and TPP status. Again, I was let into LH Senator but after an argument with the lounge dragon.

I still prefer the Business Lounge.

[flo]

sorry, my bad! you're obviously right, jjpb3!

[LionCity]

Thanks Everyone for their advice on the lounge to use. Sounds like I have used the right one.

[Guy Betsy]

Thanks Everyone for their advice on the lounge to use. Sounds like I have used the right one.

If you could tear yourself away from SQ and perhaps taken a LH flight in F, you would of course be using their F Terminal !

[Dr G]

Please accept my apologies if this has already been covered...

I am flying out SQ 325 in first in a week or so.
Will I be offered the LH First lounge or some different lounge.

I gather that the departure is terminal B gate 48... Just wanted to know which lounge is the best to shoot for.

I will prob need to get some work done, does any of these lounges have wifi?

Thanks for your help team.

Dr G

[SQflyergirl]

I am flying out SQ 325 in first in a week or so.
Will I be offered the LH First lounge or some different lounge.

This is all fresh in my memory
You won't be offered the FCT or FCL. You'll be directed to the SEN lounge - which is nowhere near as good as the FCT/FCL's.

I gather that the departure is terminal B gate 48... Just wanted to know which lounge is the best to shoot for.

The SEN lounge is in the central concourse, not far from B48, although there's a LH business lounge that is nearer, at the B40+ complex, and will be less crowded than the SEN lounge.

I will prob need to get some work done, does any of these lounges have wifi?

Yes, but paid - IIRC, T-mobile is the provider.