The No. 39 VIP Lounge was a crowded Priority Go Lounge with services just like the next-door No. 36 China Jap Lounge.
No. 39 VIP Lounge Shanghai Analysis (PVG -Terminal 1)
Whereas I am glad I checked out the adjoining China Jap Lounge, the designated lounge for Korean Air passengers touring out of Shanghai is that this lounge…the No. 39 VIP Lounge (Priority Go calls it the “fine quality lounge” nevertheless I did not see such signage wherever).
Apparently, I was given a go to this lounge instead of the next-door SkyTeam Lounge when checking in for my flight to Seoul on a card that made it look like it was a Korean Air Lounge.
You may discover the lounge up the escalator (fourth stage) from the Terminal 1 security checkpoints (flip each left or correct, relying upon which checkpoint you make the most of).
This lounge is open from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm daily should not be solely part of the Priority Go neighborhood, nevertheless utilized by Air France, JAL, and Korean Air for premium passengers. Moreover it is part of the Plaza Premium Lounge neighborhood and appears to be operated by Avinex, which is a Chinee state-owned enterprise that runs every Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao airports.
Inside, I found a crowded lounge.
Nonetheless, in case you stroll earlier the consuming area there was additional seating throughout the once more that was a lot much less crowded.
Within the midst of the L-shaped lounge was a meals area along with self-serve drinks and a noodle bar plus a buffet with muffins, dumplings, sandwiches, and additional drinks.
Augustine made himself a cappuccino nevertheless I did not eat one thing.
Restrooms and showers have been accessible (the restrooms have been too crowded to take photographs nad the bathe room was occupied).
Whereas I uncover this lounge a lot better than sitting throughout the Terminal area, I want the China Jap Lounge No. 36 subsequent door.
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