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British Airways Terraces Lounge vs Cathay Pacific Lounge
British Airways Terraces Lounge (4.8/5) and Cathay Pacific Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. British Airways Terraces Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, showers and views & light; Cathay Pacific Lounge is ahead on staff & service. Both are in International Terminal A at SFO. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access 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 | British Airways Terraces Lounge | Cathay Pacific Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | International Terminal A | International Terminal A |
| Nearest gate | A5 | A1 |
| Hours | 8:30 AM – 1 PM, 1:30 PM – 9 PM daily | 9:40 AM – 1:25 PM, 8:05 PM – 12:50 AM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 6 |
| Guests | Business class passengers: no guests. Executive Club Silver/Gold and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest on a oneworld flight the same day. | Cathay first/business passengers; Cathay Diamond: 2 guests, Gold: 1 guest, on a oneworld flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only British Airways Terraces Lounge
- Galleries Lounge
- Only Cathay Pacific Lounge
- Cathay Pacific Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, British Airways Terraces Lounge or Cathay Pacific Lounge?
British Airways Terraces Lounge (4.8/5) and Cathay Pacific Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. British Airways Terraces Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, showers and views & light; Cathay Pacific Lounge is ahead on staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both British Airways Terraces Lounge and Cathay Pacific Lounge?
Yes. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are British Airways Terraces Lounge and Cathay Pacific Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in International Terminal A at San Francisco International.
Which has showers, British Airways Terraces Lounge or Cathay Pacific Lounge?
British Airways Terraces Lounge has 2 showers; Cathay Pacific Lounge has 6 showers.