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Flights, Airlines and Airports => Flights to Dalaman and Turkey, Airlines and Airports => Topic started by: KKOB on April 20, 2017, 15:58:51 PM

Title: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: KKOB on April 20, 2017, 15:58:51 PM
Does anyone know how much the current cost is of using the CIP / VIP Lounge at Dalaman please ?
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: blueclad on April 20, 2017, 17:28:55 PM
the web site states 30 euro each less 10% if booked online
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: KKOB on April 20, 2017, 17:36:36 PM
OK. I heard that the prices had been increased but the website hadn't been updated.

I can currently buy tickets through work for £17 which is roughly a 30% discount.
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: puma on April 21, 2017, 14:47:39 PM
we went into the lounge on the 15th april this year
what a waste of money
food all dry no taste little choice only went in because our flight had been delayed
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: philrose on April 21, 2017, 15:16:39 PM
Have to agree, a total waste of money...:(
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 21, 2017, 18:33:01 PM
We use it because we have cards from our Bank to access lounges.  Have to say that Dalaman is one of the worst. However, better than sitting out in the Airport and paying for food and drink in the restaurants.
There is usually salad, cheese, chicken, sandwiches, biscuits and cakes.  Drinks are all soft, tea, coffee, and cola/sprite, with water of course.   Comfy chairs and private  toilets. 
I remember when we first used the lounge about 14 years ago, their was a selection of wines included in the price, but that soon stopped.

Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: Karennina on April 21, 2017, 19:27:22 PM
We used it a few years ago as we had a four hour delay and just coukd not face sitting on those wooden bench seats all that time... Food was ok and we made sure we had our moneys worth as in loads of cokes and water and i also filled my water bottle up for the flight save paying nearly £2 for a bottle on the plane, we would use agsin with out hesitation if we had a long delay...
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: Google on April 22, 2017, 12:45:44 PM
Does the HSBC Turkey credit/debit card entitle you to entry to lounge
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: Bluwise on April 22, 2017, 15:47:40 PM
Anyone know if there is there access to an outside/smoking area? 
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 22, 2017, 16:10:08 PM
Google, your Bank gives you a separate card to use for Airport Lounges.  If you offer a credit or debit card it will be use to take a payment.  The cards used to enter the lounges are put into another card machine on the counter and a receipt is given. Ask your Bank if they give an Airport Lounge Card with your account.

Bluewise,  I have seen posts on other Forums that the smoking area had been closed.  A lot of people were complaining, it was said that the smoking area was closed due to security issues.  Not seen any updates yet that the area had been opened again, but it is early days. 
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: Bluwise on April 22, 2017, 17:04:40 PM
Is that part of the CIP lounge (i.e. it has/had it's own outside area) or the general smoking area Jacqui?  I know the general are was closed due to domestic flights using the same terminal.
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 22, 2017, 17:43:54 PM
No Bluwise,  There used to be a smoking room in the V.I.P. Lounge, but they closed it down a few years ago.
The smoking area was elsewhere in the Airport, I am not sure where it was.  I don't smoke and Phil gave up his cigars about 5 years ago now.
If I hear anything I will come back and let you know.
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: puma on April 22, 2017, 20:25:57 PM
the card from barclays is called a dragonpass
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: bewva on April 22, 2017, 20:59:27 PM
Puma, Do you need a specific account with Barclays to get this?
We have a blue rewards account?
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: Jack13 on April 22, 2017, 22:35:13 PM
jacqui. the smoking area in dalaman is now the domestic departures. no access. you are still allowed to go out again for a ciggie but still have to go through security.
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: Bluwise on April 23, 2017, 07:37:27 AM
jacqui. the smoking area in dalaman is now the domestic departures. no access. you are still allowed to go out again for a ciggie but still have to go through security.


Thanks Jack13, it was me that was asking.  I wondered if the CIP lounge had an outside area but seems not. 
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: puma on April 23, 2017, 12:40:56 PM
yes, you need an account but i wonder do other banks do this scheme
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: Lotty on April 23, 2017, 13:04:29 PM
My NatWest card does.    :)
Title: Re: Dalaman VIP /CIP Lounge
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 23, 2017, 15:16:38 PM
Our R.B.S. does these cards too.