French report is here:http://flight-report.com/fr/report-8405.html
Hello English readers
I post this Flight report because it's the first BRU-HAM in the database and also I have had the opportunity to visit the LOFT:
the new flagship lounge of Brussels Airlines at pier A which opened its doors on 23/10/14.
I took advantage of this trip to visit Hamburg and also the Airbus'plant of Findenwerker.
Report:
Arrival to the carpark of Zaventem after 1 h 35, drive from my home
Departures hall
We booked Check&Go tickets so only cabine baggage with us
It's a long way to Terminal A with the works for connector
quick passage throught the security control area
The biduleis still there and also this shop VS
Now the LOFT across gate A42
When entering the Lounge you find on your right the press selection and lockers
and you can borrow your Microsoft surface tablet will connect you to all sorts of digital experiences.
In the hearth of the lounge is a large food buffet with international and belgian food
and next to the buffet on the left a selection of the best belgian beers and softs
on the right a space to relax with item of Tintin universe
with the option to use giant touch screen
a zone nap-boxesto relax before our next flight:
The zone bathroom with a selector for LED lights and music
toilets
workspace with computers
Business center and meeting room with the latest technology and a fantastic view on the tarmac
relaxation zone with the same view
The exclusive area for Miles & More HON CIRCLE and senators members
Skype rooms with excellent sonic isolation
I do now leave the lounge:my flight is on time
Scheduled depart time
BRU is not spotter-friendly
Our plane
Boarding and cabin
The legroom is very tight
our neighbour
safety card
The flight departed BRU on time
take off and flight over Zaventem
winglet
BoB
final approach
and landing
We disembarked quickly
arrival at the Park-Hyatt Hamburg:very good stay
Thinks for reading this report.
Thank you. Great pictures and TR. Too bad the legroom is tight.
Thanls for sharing !
This new lounge look great ! Better than the old one :)
Thanks for the extensive coverage of the new Brussels Airlines lounge. It seems pretty nice overall. Brussels Airlines seems like a paradox to be...it's part low-cost carrier, part full-service legacy carrier...it's confusing. Then again, it must be copying the business model of US carriers. B.O.B for short flights, but full service with flat beds in business on long-haul. Must be the wave of the future.
Thank you for sharing this exclusive.
The lounge looks inviting and the Belgian touches make it very distinctive. However, the efforts put into improving this lounge experience is a stark contrast to the low cost perception of the inflight product, particularly its short and medium haul ones. When you strive to be the best, you should do it all the way.