Lounge Frog guide
Cathay Pacific Lounge vs Primeclass Lounge (2A/2C)
Cathay Pacific Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.3/5 for Primeclass Lounge (2A/2C). Cathay Pacific Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, staff & service and views & light. Both are in Terminal 2A at CDG. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Cathay Pacific Lounge | Primeclass Lounge (2A/2C) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2A | Terminal 2A |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 6:15 AM – 12 PM daily | 6 AM – 9:30 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 4 | None on record |
| Guests | Cathay first/business passengers; Cathay Diamond: 2 guests, Gold: 1 guest, on a oneworld flight the same day. | Contract lounge: premium passengers and elites of partner airlines (e.g. Air Canada, British Airways, Air India, Ethiopian, Aircalin, Air Austral) per their airline's rules; Air Austral Comfort passengers can buy an "Extra Salon" add-on. Paid entry also available. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Cathay Pacific Lounge
- Cathay Pacific Lounge, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only Primeclass Lounge (2A/2C)
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Cathay Pacific Lounge or Primeclass Lounge (2A/2C)?
Cathay Pacific Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.3/5 for Primeclass Lounge (2A/2C). Cathay Pacific Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Cathay Pacific Lounge and Primeclass Lounge (2A/2C)?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record. Cathay Pacific Lounge admits through Cathay Pacific Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access; Primeclass Lounge (2A/2C) lists no access program, so entry is by ticket or invitation.
Are Cathay Pacific Lounge and Primeclass Lounge (2A/2C) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2A at Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Which has showers, Cathay Pacific Lounge or Primeclass Lounge (2A/2C)?
Cathay Pacific Lounge has 4 showers; Primeclass Lounge (2A/2C) has none on record.