JULY/AUGUST 2019HONG KONG AIRLINES LOUNGE –
CLUB AUTUS
Where is it?Near Gates 201-230,
Departures Level 7, Midfield Concourse
Who gets access?Hong Kong Airlines,
Aurora Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Fiji
Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Nepal Airlines,
Royal Brunei Airlines, S7 Airlines, Sky
Angkor Airlines, VietJet Air and Virgin
Australia business class/elite passengers;
Fortune Wings Club Silver tier members
and above; and lounge voucher holders
(HK$350/US$45).
What’s it like?The newer – and
significantly larger – of Hong Kong Airlines’
two lounges at its home hub, Club Autus
opened in September 2017 following a
HK$35 million (US$4.5 million)
investment. Club Autus is about twice the
size of the older Club Bauhinia lounge – the
word “Autus” in Latin means “enlargement”- and features an open-ceiling setup that
provides ample lighting. F&B comprises an
extensive buffet with live cooking stations as
well as a bar. The lounge has six secluded
chaise longues with power outlets nearby.
There are also some workstations with a
printer and two computers.
Key facilitiesBuffet, live cooking stations,
alcoholic beverages, rest area, workstations
Opening hours6am-1.30am
businesstraveller.comHONG KONG AIRLINES LOUNGE –
CLUB BAUHINIA
Where is it? Near Gate 23, Departures
Level 6, Terminal 1
Who gets access? Hong Kong Airlines,
American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Drukair,
Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, EVA
Air, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines,
Philippine Airlines, S7 Airlines business
class/elite passengers; Fortune Wings
Club Silver tier members and above.
What’s it like? The older of Hong Kong
Airlines’ two lounges, Club Bauhinia isn’t
the largest space you’ll find at Hong Kong
airport at 506 sqm, but it is one of the most
“local” in feel. Expect to find a number of
typical Hong Kong favourites such as
soybean curd dessert, Hong Kong-style
milk tea, egg puffs and dim sum. Like its
younger sibling Club Autus, Club Bauhinia
serves as one of the “de-facto” business class
lounges for a number of other airlines as
well. For Club Bauhinia, this even includes
a few carriers that also have access to
lounges operated by members of their
airline alliances, chief ly American Airlines,
Asiana Airlines, Eva Air and Finnair.
Key facilities Shower suites, buffet,
self-serve alcoholic beverages, rest area,
workstations
Opening hours 6am-1.30amINDEPENDENT LOUNGES
PLAZA PREMIUM FIRST
Where is it? Near Gate 1, Departures
Level 6, Terminal 1
Who gets access? Plaza Premium and
Priority Pass members (with additional
fee); and Virgin Atlantic business class
passengers.
What’s it like? This is the Plaza Premium
Group’s newest addition to its Hong
Kong lounge offering – a more premium
(and slightly more expensive) option
designed to more closely rival an airline’s
first class lounge offering. Located next to
the group’s core Plaza Premium Lounge
(East Hall), Plaza Premium First is
quieter, less packed and offers a distinctly
elevated experience.
Key facilities Whisky bar, à la carte
dining, shower suites, spa facilities,
draught beer
Opening hours 24 hours dailyPLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGE (EAST HALL)
Where is it? Near Gate 1, Departures
Level 6, Terminal 1
Who gets access? Plaza Premium and
Priority Pass members; business class
passengers travelling on Air Mauritius,
Air Niugini, American Airlines, Asiana
Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Jet Airways,56