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Options for getting access to the Dan Lounge in Ben Gurion Airport
1) Coupon given with boarding pass for biz (can be given to friend flying eco)
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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #380 on: August 01, 2017, 01:32:40 PM »
How does Dan Plus lounge compare to the regular ones?
What's the difference?

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #381 on: August 01, 2017, 02:11:55 PM »
Is one less crowded?
Who gets into dan plus?  What is it?

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #382 on: August 01, 2017, 02:50:47 PM »
Is one less crowded?
Who gets into dan plus?  What is it?

I believe Dan Plus has nearly the same product as regular Dan, but it's limited to those flying on British or United (and I think sometimes even United is barred entry).

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #383 on: August 01, 2017, 02:58:26 PM »
How does Dan Plus lounge compare to the regular ones?
What's the difference?
Nicer, and likely less crowded.

I got in there flying LH F.

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #384 on: August 01, 2017, 03:42:21 PM »
Nicer, and likely less crowded.

I got in there flying LH F.
Thanks. Getting access through BA Club World.Was wondering if it's any nicer as AFAIK Priority Pass does not gain entry to Dan Plus.

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #385 on: August 01, 2017, 03:44:39 PM »
Does iberia business get you in?

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #386 on: August 01, 2017, 11:13:03 PM »
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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #387 on: August 02, 2017, 01:54:21 AM »
Yes. Same. Treif.
I don't know about the Dan lounge, but the Dan+ does have a kashrus cedrtificate (Rabbanut regular)

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #388 on: August 02, 2017, 05:04:38 AM »
Is there a dan lounge in both concourse B and C.  If so which one is better?
What typevof food do they have in the afternoon?
I have an upcoming flight on SU out of TLV. Apparently the one in concourse B closes from around 8am till about 1pm (as per PP website), so I guess that leaves me with the one in C. I didn't read through the whole thread but is there anything particularly notable there? What's the deal with kosher food? Seem to be conflicting reports here.

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #389 on: August 02, 2017, 02:59:26 PM »
Anyone gonna be in the DAN lounge tonight from 11 pm and on? My sister and brother in law are flying with an infant and can really use a guesting in.

Please PM if you can help so that I will get the email notification.

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #390 on: August 02, 2017, 03:05:11 PM »
I have an upcoming flight on SU out of TLV. Apparently the one in concourse B closes from around 8am till about 1pm (as per PP website), so I guess that leaves me with the one in C. I didn't read through the whole thread but is there anything particularly notable there? What's the deal with kosher food? Seem to be conflicting reports here.
Nothing special about the place. Has its own Wifi (though entire airport has free Wifi).

Use your own judgment when it comes to food. Closed food - you'll see the hashgacha. Baked goods - you can ask to see where it's from (though if they heat it up that's another story).
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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #391 on: August 02, 2017, 04:50:39 PM »
Nothing special about the place. Has its own Wifi (though entire airport has free Wifi).

Use your own judgment when it comes to food. Closed food - you'll see the hashgacha. Baked goods - you can ask to see where it's from (though if they heat it up that's another story).
Thanks for your response.
Your judgement is good enough for me unless they have no consistency in what they serve and it keeps on changing.

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #392 on: August 03, 2017, 12:03:21 AM »
Just spent several hours in lounge with my daughter.  Was very impressed after reading so much criticism.  The lounge was kept extremely clean while we were there.  The food was constantly being updated.  The three workers constantly cleared dishes and cleaned tables.  It was not loud even though it was packed when we entered. All empty tables were cleaned for new customers.  I asked for whiskey at the desk and they gave me a nice sized glass.  Overall a very pleasant experience, and we we could actually eat the food.  Not sure where all the criticism has come from, doubt our experience was unique.

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #393 on: August 03, 2017, 12:13:03 AM »
Just spent several hours in lounge with my daughter.  Was very impressed after reading so much criticism.  The lounge was kept extremely clean while we were there.  The food was constantly being updated.  The three workers constantly cleared dishes and cleaned tables.  It was not loud even though it was packed when we entered. All empty tables were cleaned for new customers.  I asked for whiskey at the desk and they gave me a nice sized glass.  Overall a very pleasant experience, and we we could actually eat the food.  Not sure where all the criticism has come from, doubt our experience was unique.
All I can do (and I don't travel that much) is compare it to lounges I've seen elsewhere (JFK, LGA, DCA, WAW, SVO, VKO, IST, ZRH - that's the list that comes to mind right now). Not expecting much on the food side anywhere, it's the personal space (and showers) that count. Can't say I got much of those at Dan lounges compared to any others.
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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #394 on: August 03, 2017, 12:20:55 AM »
It's not a bad place to spend an hour, although there's not much there. Honestly not a bad place to work if you get a table to yourself. There is a severe dearth of outlets. (Showers are only really important to me personally on stopovers, which TLV isn't.) The food does look simple and appetizing as far as lounge food goes, although nobody is calling it a deluxe spread.
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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #395 on: November 28, 2017, 02:25:12 PM »
Best way to get into the Dan lounge these days?
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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #396 on: November 28, 2017, 02:29:13 PM »
Best way to get into the Dan lounge these days?
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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #397 on: November 28, 2017, 04:52:31 PM »
Best way to get into the Dan lounge these days?

Fly business class ;D

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #398 on: November 28, 2017, 05:32:25 PM »
Is it actually @Dan`s lounge, if not I think its time to name one after the worlds biggest lounger  :) ;) ;) :D

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Re: Dan Lounge - Ben Gurion Airport
« Reply #399 on: November 28, 2017, 08:27:09 PM »
Fly business class ;D
$40ish dollers or priority pass