At Paris-Orly airport (ORY), the Premium Traveller Lounge is an airline-independent waiting lounge accessible to all passengers boarding from gates A of terminal 1.
I visited this lounge on the afternoon of Friday 17 June 2022, thanks to my DragonPass card, while waiting for a Vueling low-cost flight to Turin in Italy.
Location, opening hours and entry rules
The Premium Traveller Lounge is located in terminal 1. It is accessible to passengers departing for a destination in Metropolitan France or in the Schengen area served by the carriers Air Europa, Amelia, Easyjet, Iberia or Vueling, to which gates A are assigned.
Air Europa and Iberia customers travelling in business class are welcomed in the lounge.
Members of the Air Europa SUMA and Air France KLM Flying Blue frequent flyer programs holding Gold or Platinum status, as well as holders of Elite Plus status within the Skyteam alliance, are also admitted when flying Air Europa in economy class.
Iberia Plus members with Oro, Platino or Infinita status and holders of Sapphire or Emerald status in the Oneworld alliance have access to the lounge before an Iberia flight in economy class.
Members of the Priority Pass, DragonPass, Lounge Key, LoungeMe or TAV Passport networks are welcome, regardless of the airline and class of travel.
Entrance can also be purchased on the spot for EUR 36.
Open daily from 06:00 to 21:00, the Premium Traveller Lounge is located in the restricted area. Upon passing through the screening checkpoint, turn left and take the elevator or stairs down to gates A01-A05.
Facilities and catering
The Premium Traveller Lounge is a bright rectangular room with a view of the tarmac and the ground operations taking place there.
Chairs and coffee tables are lined up along the bay window. Sofas and club chairs take up most of the space. Those wishing to work will no doubt appreciate the counter with its height chairs.
Electrical outlets are available throughout the lounge: on the wooden partitions between sofas, on the bookcases dividing the room, and at the bottom of the windows.
A small separate room provides privacy for calls.
There are no toilets in the lounge itself, so you’ll have to use the ones next to the entrance.
The Wi-Fi Internet connection, independent of the network broadcast in the terminal, works well.
The self-service buffet consists solely of cold products. Peanuts, potato chips, various sandwiches, cold meats, mixed vegetables and cheese are on offer for the salty side, while fresh fruit or fruit in syrup, pastries and cookies make up the sweet side. Liquids include soft drinks, juices, beers and a selection of wines and spirits. Coffee, hot chocolate and tea complete the service.
Opinion
The Premium Traveller Lounge is moderately busy, as the number of passengers invited by their airline and the frequency of flights concerned are limited. It’s a pleasant place to wait in peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the crowded terminal. The layout and comfort of the lounge will suit both those wishing to relax and those wishing to make progress on a file. The food and beverages served are tasty.
What is your experience of the Premium Traveller Lounge at Paris-Orly 1?
