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Oman Air offers a chauffeur service in Bangkok, so I requested to be picked up at Le Meridien at 5:30AM. I know that was extremely early for my 9AM flight, though I wanted to be sure I had plenty of time to grab pictures of the Oman Air Lounge and take care of some work before my flight.
The driver showed up right on-time, this time in an older Mercedes E200. On the way out my driver showed up in a Toyota, so I’d say this was a nice upgrade.
Oman Air chauffeur service Bangkok
The drive to the airport took about 25 minutes, and I was dropped off at the main terminal. Suvarnabhumi Airport has a gorgeous check-in hall with high ceilings, though it’s almost always crowded, in my experience.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi check-in hall
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi check-in hall
I checked the departures board to see where Oman Air’s check-in counters were. They were using the “T” counters, which were towards the far right of the terminal.
Oman Air check-in Bangkok Airport
The associate checking me in was friendly, and had my boarding passes, lounge invitations, and fast track security/immigration cards ready within a minute. It’s sort of interesting how even the fast track cards have your name on them nowadays. I guess they were having issues with people reselling them?
Oman Air lounge invitation Bangkok Airport
Oman Air operates their own lounge in Bangkok, making it the only airport other than Muscat where they have a lounge. I noticed on the counter there was a sign indicating that you could buy access to the Oman Air Lounge for 1500THB (~$42).
Oman Air check-in Bangkok Airport
I headed towards the dedicated fast track channel, where there was no queue. This is something Bangkok Airport does so much better than virtually all the other airports in the region. They have dedicated fast track lanes for both security and immigration, and they can save a significant amount of time.
I was through security & immigration by shortly after 6AM, and turned right towards concourses “E” & “G,” in the direction of the Oman Air Lounge.
Bangkok Airport departures hall
Bangkok Airport is airy and fairly nice (if not a bit sterile to the point it almost feels unfinished), though isn’t very practically designed. The concourses are all pretty spread out, and there isn’t a train system, or even many moving walkways, for that matter.
I love walking through airports, though, so it doesn’t bother me much.
Bangkok Airport departures hall
I kept walking for maybe five minutes, at which point I found myself at the below gazebo, where I turned right.
Bangkok Airport departures hall
There I took the escalator down a level, which is where many of the airline lounges are located.
Walking to Oman Air Lounge Bangkok Airport
Once on the lower level, the Oman Air Lounge was just a short walk away. The exterior was modern, with a glass wall and huge Oman Air logo.
Oman Air Lounge Bangkok Airport exterior
Upon entering the lounge I presented my boarding pass and lounge invitation, and was informed that boarding for the flight would be called in the lounge.
The lounge is open to Oman Air business class passengers and elite members in Oman Air’s Sinbad program, and you can also buy access (per the sign at check-in). But beyond that it’s also worth noting that the Oman Air Lounge Bangkok is a Priority Pass lounge, so you can access it if you have a membership. As a reminder, the following US credit cards offer Priority Pass memberships, and are a better value than paying for a membership outright, in my opinion:
The Citi Prestige® Card comes with a Priority Pass membership, and you can take two guests or immediate family members for free
The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN also come with a Priority Pass membership, though only the cardmember can access the lounge for free; additional guests cost $27 each
The lounge consisted of two main rooms. There was a room to the right, which featured tons of seating. Tons. I’m not sure how many airlines Oman Air contracts their lounge out to (other than also allowing in Priority Pass guests), but there was a lot of furniture.
Oman Air Lounge Bangkok Airport seating
In the very back of the lounge was a cushioned bench spanning the length of the room, with lounge chairs facing it.
Oman Air Lounge Bangkok Airport seating
Then there were sets of 3-4 chairs facing one another along both walls of the room.
Oman Air Lounge Bangkok Airport seating
Oman Air Lounge Bangkok Airport seating
In the back corner of the room were two partitioned off daybeds, which were a nice place to relax.
Oman Air Lounge rest area Bangkok Airport
The room to the left was the lounge’s main room, and featured the buffet, business center, shower rooms, etc.
The seating in this room was also rather tight. That wasn’t actually an issue since the lounge was basically empty, but I could imagine it would be a tight fit if the lounge were ever full.
Oman Air Lounge Bangkok Airport seating
Oman Air Lounge Bangkok Airport seating
Along one wall of the room was elevated seating with a couple of iMacs.
Oman Air Lounge Bangkok Airport business center
Along the other wall of the lounge were more benches.
Oman Air Lounge Bangkok Airport seating
Oman Air Lounge Bangkok Airport seating
On another wall were the drinks, which had their own display area.
Oman Air Lounge buffet Bangkok Airport
On the left was a Nespresso machine, tea, Arabic coffee, etc.
Oman Air Lounge coffee & tea Bangkok Airport
Then on the right was the liquor selection, with almost two dozen brands to choose from.
Oman Air Lounge liquor Bangkok Airport
Then there was white wine, sparkling wine, and rose.
Oman Air Lounge wine & champagne Bangkok Airport
The food spread was along the other wall, and was fairly good.
Oman Air Lounge breakfast buffet Bangkok Airport
There were several hot items, including biryani rice, spinach cutlets, tomato onion quiche, kingfish kebab, and chicken tikka.
Oman Air Lounge breakfast buffet Bangkok Airport
Then there was cereal, cheese, crackers, hummus, and moutabbel.
Oman Air Lounge breakfast buffet Bangkok Airport
Then there were several types of smoothies, finger sandwiches, packages pastries, croissants, and muffins.
Oman Air Lounge breakfast buffet Bangkok Airport
There were also rather stale cupcakes (yeah, I couldn’t help but try one).
Oman Air Lounge breakfast buffet Bangkok Airport
I didn’t have breakfast, so made myself a plate of snacks.
Oman Air Lounge breakfast Bangkok Airport
Two funny things about the buffet. When I first arrived at the lounge there was one other American in the lounge, and he saw me taking pictures, probably assuming I was really impressed by the food. He said “isn’t this selection amazing?” The selection certainly wasn’t bad, but something tells me he has been spending too much time in US airline lounges. <img src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f609.png" alt="