I am meeting various family members arriving at CDG within a two hour span. Is there an airport lounge we can rest while we wait for arrivals?
Posted by
North Shore, MA, USA
59 posts
I need the same information. One family member coming via Continental, 2 via American. We're staying at the same hotel and will take the bus into Paris together. Our problem is where to find each other.
Posted by
Atlanta, GA, USA
2777 posts
Not really.
The way CDG is set up you just get dumped out into the main termainal . Airline clubs (Delta, CO etc) are in the departures area and I don't think you can get there.
What I did was just go to the exit area by the late arriving plane and wait there....
Posted by
San Diego, California, USA
5 posts
Coordinate via text msg or cell phone. Who ever arrives first can select a good meeting place after you pass through customs. This frees up the first person arriving instead of standing around bored for who knows how long. Remember flights are delayed all the time. Make sure your cell phone provider has unlocked your phone. When you call (txt is cheaper) a member of your party you will need to put in a + sign, a 1 and then the complete number including area code. I.e., +18581234567. That's they way it works for Cingular/AT&T anyway. I just have everyone's phone programed into my cell that way. Works great while I am free to sip some wine and read a book!
Posted by
Paris, France
506 posts
I believe one of your key concerns will be which Terminal everyone is coming into.
See the following for a few extra details. You may find that everyone meeting at the Gare at Terminal 2 might be best. Someone can come into Terminal 2A another Terminal 3 etc.
Check specifically with the airline about arrival - Terminal 2F has just opened and the link below may not be accurate regarding which airline is arriving where. Scroll down the pages below for great terminal maps and info
http://www.bonjourlafrance.net/air-france/paris_charles_de_gaulle_airport/cdg-airport.htm