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Review: Avianca Lounge Cartagena Airport

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We checked out of the Sofitel at 2PM, and then headed to the airport for our 3:42PM flight to Bogota. Once again we were flying economy on Avianca for the quick hour-long flight. While Bogota Airport is modern, Cartagena Airport is a bit past its prime, and also lacks amenities. Fortunately the check-in and security…

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(@helen-s)
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The tables and chairs look a lot like the ones in the Centurion Lounge in DFW. The food certainly is better at DFW, but looking past the snazzy decorative touches of the Centurion Lounge, the lounges look pretty similar to me. Funny how a wall of hanging plants at DFW changes one's perception of what are really just cheap plastic tables and chairs. Or maybe the Centurion lounge paid a lot of money for them, which makes them expensive, poor quality plastic chairs. Needless to say, I was underwhelmed by the Centurion lounge decor. I've sat in more comfortable chairs in Priority Pass lounges. Forget the storehouse of expensive liquor. A cup of coffee and a comfy chair, and I'm happy. (Do I earn a Devil's Advocate brownie point?)


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(@Kacee)
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"While Bogota Airport is modern, Cartagena Airport is a bit past its prime"

Lucky, I generally enjoy your blog and find it informative, but I'm afraid these posts on Colombia are somewhat lacking in terms of research and accuracy. The international terminal at CTG is brand new. Domestic was partially redone at the same time; that's when the brand new AV lounge was added upstairs. It seems you also missed the separate room at the back of the lounge with full length chaise longue - very nice for stretched out relaxing.


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(@Scott T)
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Barebones? Just wait till you see the Lima Domestic Priority Pass Lounge


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