Lounge Frog guide
Air China International First Class Lounge vs BGS Premier Lounge (T3E)
Air China International First Class Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.2/5 for BGS Premier Lounge (T3E). Air China International First Class Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, drinks & bar and exclusivity; BGS Premier Lounge (T3E) is ahead on food. Both are in Terminal 3 at PEK. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Air China International First Class Lounge | BGS Premier Lounge (T3E) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Workspace | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Showers | 2.0/5 | Not rated |
| Staff & service | 2.0/5 | Not rated |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Exclusivity | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3 |
| Nearest gate | Terminal 3E, mezzanine level | E19 |
| Hours | 6:30 AM – 2 AM daily | 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | 1 | None on record |
| Guests | Air China First and Business Class, Air China Platinum cardholders, and Star Alliance First Class passengers on international flights; one guest each. | Priority Pass: maximum 3-hour stay; children under 2 admitted free. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Air China International First Class Lounge
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only BGS Premier Lounge (T3E)
- Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, Air China International First Class Lounge or BGS Premier Lounge (T3E)?
Air China International First Class Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.2/5 for BGS Premier Lounge (T3E). Air China International First Class Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, drinks & bar and exclusivity; BGS Premier Lounge (T3E) is ahead on food.
Can one membership get me into both Air China International First Class Lounge and BGS Premier Lounge (T3E)?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Air China International First Class Lounge admits through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, and BGS Premier Lounge (T3E) through Priority Pass.
Are Air China International First Class Lounge and BGS Premier Lounge (T3E) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital International Airport.
Which has showers, Air China International First Class Lounge or BGS Premier Lounge (T3E)?
Air China International First Class Lounge has 1 shower; BGS Premier Lounge (T3E) has none on record.