As I’ve already written about, the new Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Terminal 3 is starting its phased opening, which is an exciting development for an otherwise drab airport. The first lounge in the new terminal has just been unveiled. Despite it being described as a “flagship” facility, I wouldn’t get too excited.
The lounge is 550 square meters (5,920 square feet), with seating for 126 guests. It’s located in the non-Schengen area of the terminal, meaning it primarily serves flights outside of the European Union. In the case of SkyTeam, that includes flights on China Airlines, China Eastern, Delta, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, and Vietnam Airlines.
The lounge is located on level four of the terminal, and opens at least three hours prior to the scheduled departure time of any eligible flights. Here’s how the lounge is described:
The Frankfurt Lounge offers a curated dining experience with freshly prepared local and international cuisine served throughout the day. The lounge features a live cooking area and a digital menu, allowing guests to conveniently order hot meals via QR code. Menus highlight locally sourced ingredients and a selection of regional dishes, alongside German beers and wines.
SkyTeam’s lounge network otherwise includes locations in Dubai (DXB), Santiago (SCL), Sydney (SYD), and Vancouver (YVR), along with a joint lounge with GLN in Sao Paulo (GRU). The lounge follows standard SkyTeam lounge access rules, so is open to SkyTeam Elite Plus members, as well as SkyTeam first & business class passengers.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
