Aviator Lounge — Local services in Tårnby Kommune

Talk about getting off on the wrong foot. It all began at the check in desk, where a somewhat lost first time lounger as myself arrived 30 minutes early. The ladies at the check in desk looked at me like I was a UFO when I asked if it was OK with my early arrival. Showed them my booking confirmation e-mail, and they still seemed to not understand what I was doing there. They asked me if I was in transit, which I was, where I was heading and what airline I was on. Told them I was on my way to Palma de Mallorca with SAS, and got prompted to find their lounge instead. I had to point at my confirmation e-mail to ensure them that I had booked the AVIATOR LOUNGE, where I now was standing and internally losing my patience. The ladies mumbled something in danish, went to a back room and waved some sort of paper at me from afar. So, well prepared as I am, I reached down my backpack to pull out the printed confirmation e-mail. They still looked baffled, but went on to scan the bar code on the paper (not the same one on my phone screen) mumbled something in danish yet again and waved me in.

Yay. The warm welcoming feeling.

Anywho. Entered the lounge area. Or was it a festival area? Because…damn. Noisy as heck, and messier than a teenager’s bedroom. Half eaten plates and dishes all over. Seating? Yeah, no. Crowded like crazy. Finally found a seat to park my backpack, and proceeded to get breakfast.

A sparse collection of bread, one type of ham, salami and cheese. Cucumber to go with that. And that’s all if you’re hungry. Unless you want to eat some Greek yoghurt that tastes like it’s been sitting out in the sun all day.

So. Was it worth it? Not even if I was the one getting paid to visit the Aviator lounge. I’d rather sit out on the tarmac getting half run over by planes, eating whatever FOD that might pass me by.

In...

Where is the food? This is quite possibly the worst lounge I have ever been in. I have been here a few times now, but this was the last. I kept telling myself, surely it can't be as bad as the last time? But yes, it sure is.. Or even worse! If I was Carlsberg I would not be putting my name to this place!

So. The food.. Or distinct lack of it. There is barely any. A few varieties of bread. A few varieties of cheese. Some potatoe salad, some crackers... If you are lucky then there is some sliced meat. But as it is strictly rationed you'll be lucky to get some. There is usually some pickled fish.

All in all very very poor, and what there is, there is not enough of.!

There is never any magazines or newspapers.

It is also often extremely over subscribed. The staff just keep letting people in, this results in no seats, no food, and a number of frustrated and angry people,... Makes it very far from the quiet an relaxing atmosphere you may be willing to pay for to be away from the hustle and bustle of the main airport..

In my experience and my advice, is avoid this place like the plague. Save your money.. Or spend a little extra and go to a restaurant.

What about the drinks,? I hear you ask.

Well there is alcoholic and soft drinks, with coffee and tea too. Obviously, as the "sponsor" tells you, this is a Carlsberg lounge. All the beers are Carlsberg varieties. If you don't like Carlsberg... Oh well... There is some wine.. If you're quick. And also a couple of soft drinks. If like me, you are heading home, and are driving, then your choice of drinks becomes a lot more limited.

I'll never go back here. I've spent lots of money, been here a number of times and at various times of day. It never changes.. At least not in a positive sense. It only changes for the worse..

This just is not worth the money....

I have to say that this is an absolutely terrible lounge. No place to work. Limited space. The only food is some salami and ham and cheese on a slicer. The place is packed with kids and their grandparents. They have another part to the area and after 20 minutes of waiting to find a place to work, I went out and said I need to do some work and simply can't find a place to do it. Their excuse was that it was a holiday and that if I paid them more money they would 'upgrade' me so I could go onto the other side. I just walked out. Now in the Aspire Lounge, which is far, far, far superior. So if you are in CPH and can't get into the SAS lounge, at least avoid the Carlsberg Aviator Lounge as it is a total waste of money and even a waste of time if you are not paying (there is more space outside the lounge than inside it). Unless you are just paying to get unlimited beer, give it a very wide miss. I would give it and the staff a negative...