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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThere are a few lounge options, all next to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAegean operates their own (Star-Alliance) lounge, and other airlines work with one of the three third-party lounges. British Airways partners with Skyserv, but after having read some reviews I decided to try out the Goldair Handling Lounge instead.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe lounge is a massive hall itself.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIt is quite bright. There appears to be an outdoor area but that’s for emergency exit only. Here is the working zone:<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAnd let’s have a look at the food and drinks:<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nHot food of the day include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Orzo with mushrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Turkish meatballs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vegetable soup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Desserts look quite tasty.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nI’m quite impressed by the fact that they have a dedicated shower & bathroom facility right across the alley. To be honest it looks even fancier than the lounge itself.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.verylvke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/ath-area-a-goldair-lounge-bathroom-2.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAs I had enough time, I went for a sneak peek into the Skyserv Lounge as well. They do accept both Priority Pass and Dragonpass too.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nA few random pictures:<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.verylvke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/ath-area-a-skyserv-lounge-2.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.verylvke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/ath-area-a-skyserv-lounge-view.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIt’s actually more beautiful than the Goldair – the different tones of blue and wavy decorations make you feel like in the Aegean sea. It is however a lot busier, probably because of its broader range of airline partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The buffet area is a quite small selection, with the following hot items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Turkish burger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Veal with peas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.verylvke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/ath-area-a-skyserv-lounge-buffet.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nHaving visited both lounges I made my way to the gate. The flight was slightly delayed so I checked BA’s app again to make sure. At this point I noticed a change to my assigned seat – I got upgraded to Club Europe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was a pretty full flight, so the upgrade made sense. But in case you didn’t know, the business class setup on intra-Europe flights is laughable – it’s basically exactly the same seat, but with the middle seat blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are *12* rows of business class on this flight, and I’m seated at row 7. My original seat at the exit row would have been better.<\/p>\n\n\n