SHOCKED - I Walked out of the VIP Business Class Lounge in TENERIFE

I walked out of the VIP business class lounge shocked in TENERIFE. The food at Tenerife VIP lounge is a complete joke. I did not purchase VIP business class to have drinks and sandwiches. Not a good day flying from Tenerife to London Gatwick. #iwalkedout #viplounge #tenerife
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[@lizhalpin8697]

Darren, just a suggestion, I don't know what your situation is in England but you would be fantastic as a guide on Tenerife your so indept with your love of the country. Just a thought. ❤

[@DarrenJohn]

If only it was that easy

[@lizhalpin8697]

@@DarrenJohn I get it. But and it's a big BUT, we only have one life, please enjoy it. Things have a habit of working out. Anyway,, I think you are doing great.

[@lizhalpin8697]

Respect Darren, I'll keep following your vlogs.

[@christopherjamesc]

Thought you were going to cry on the plane. Sorry to hear about the tikka! 😢

[@jackiewheatland9691]

Love watching your vlogs Darren you have such an easy way with you even when you don’t like something you say it without losing your good manners … you my friend are a true gentleman 😎

[@daveyeddie8176]

Darren, fair comment, i won't be going in there, and it's good you highlighted it.

[@duncanharding6564]

Respect to you Darren, you always show your vulnerable side. That’s why I love your channel - good and bad, it’s the reality of life. It’s a crushing disappointment to get to the end of a holiday, and the lounge / food stuff made it worst. But you’re authentic - it’s refreshing to see. And even when things go wrong, you still create engaging content with beautiful shots and good music. Thanks for the video

[@gabjen7548]

That sort of Bread rips my gums to bits. But fair enough DJ. Poor selection in the lounge.

[@butterflydiva1]

Absolutely love the views from the plane. Great footage. Sad that holiday is over . but you'll be back I'm positive. Enjoy your eve sweet xx😊

[@francishudson3974]

Darren, I think you were feeling down because you were leaving Tenerife you love so much and nothing seemed to be go right. Every time I left Thailand I had the same feeling, a country I just adore.

[@spongey76]

great vlog again mate thanks again for sharing your holiday , some of your photography was amazing cheers darren all the best

[@liampoole238]

Good man Darren

[@user-li9qs8zi8i]

Hi Darren great 👍 blog on the doors 🚪 it had vip should of had r o rip off should had a meal deal or taken a tent ⛺️ and daisy a saved a few Bob keep smilling

[@Tward2929]

It’s a good thing you showcased this lounge. Now others know to not go.

[@user-wj4vn5ti7t]

Love the content on both channels Darren John ! keep it up ..

[@ozmunky]

You brought the Tenner Reef weather back with you M8 ....

[@H8inLyfe]

That deserved a better rant tbf. 😂 I would have had a great time digging that out in video. 😂 The bewilderment you showed just summed it up...

[@surfleetsurfer6370]

Sadly, many of the Biz lounges outside of the major hubs are like it these days. Air France at Geneva, BA at Düsseldorf, the list goes on. But I think that this particular lounge is the worst I‘ve seen…..safe onward travels always, DJ, and thanks for sharing.

[@davidspanton]

I saw on the table, Sandwiches, mixed deli meats, cheeses and panini’s. Not just fruit and booze.

[@DarrenJohn]

Me too, did you not watch the whole video

[@davidspanton]

I was commenting while I was watching lol. I always want a full English breakfast or all day breakfast.

[@willie549]

​@@davidspantonyou ain't gonna get that back in the UK lounge after midday.

[@tapretals698]

Moral of the story, save some money, travel economy, no lounge, eat and drink what you fancy. Leg room pretty much the same on a baby bus....

[@richardd1329]

True. I would never fly anything but economy on short haul roots. Also you are not going to get the same quality VIP lounge outside of major hubs.

[@davebardell]

Got to say DJ the music you put to your videos is brilliant. It perceives the atmosphere of what's on the screen. 😊☺

[@DarrenJohn]

I spend a lot of time choosing music which enhances the content

[@davebardell]

@@DarrenJohn It shows 👍

[@LifeOverStrife]

They’re taking the utter P - hope get half your money back! Not a snob but like a canteen. Best bit was music - being a great singer, good ear for music! Safe travels 😀

[@grahamcarr5788]

Hope you enjoyed your break DJ and welcome back to Blighty. Can’t wait to see what’s coming up next 👍

[@paulplaskwa1600]

Completely agree mate, I was there in January, the lounge at Tenerife is a disgrace, filthy, hot, open food, uncleared plates, it was like a soup kitchen, v poor 😳

[@zeldacarr6320]

I agree the lounge offering in Tenerife South is poor and the last time I was in there, it was packed! Would have been very disappointed if I had paid for it. The food is normally quite good in CE, well on LHR routes anyway.

[@juliehawkes1050]

That food looked ridiculous, especially if very expensive.

[@redvanman1577]

This fellow youtube friends is the exact reason you never ever ever pay more than economy when flying....

[@EmmaKelly74159]

Sorry to hear about the food situation, at least you have warned other people, and saved your self for next, at least you enjoyed your holiday. 😘

[@northbankgooner6126]

As I have said before I would never pay cash for a Business Class/Club Europe trip from London to Tenerife. AVIOS is the way to go. The lounges probably offer £50-£70 of added value in London for the food/drinks/snacks/alcohol and comfort you get for flying Club Europe. The Tenerife Lounge isn't a BA lounge, and that's where the problems start, BA isn't responsible for the standards they just offer it as an option for passengers travelling Business back to the UK. Generally, the lounges in major European Cities are much better than holiday destinations. You were unlucky with the onboard food, that rarely happens but I would put in a complaint to BA about this.

[@willie549]

What's the problem with the Tenerife ViP lounge. How many times have you visited there?

[@northbankgooner6126]

@@willie549 Did you actually watch the video? If you did you would have seen that DJ said there wasn't any hot food offering, and if you are flying business class anywhere in Europe part of working out how good value for money a business class ticket is checking out the offering in a lounge. You don't have to visit it, just do the research on the internet. We live in an era of online information right?

[@willie549]

@@northbankgooner6126 I have been to that Lounge over 10 times in the last 2 years and they have had hot food everytime I have been there. The last time was in Feb and I am going to be using it next week.

[@thechipman2473]

Enjoyed this DJ. Keep them coming mate all the best

[@andyboy189]

That BA Club Europe is a bit of a con really...Having said that, the lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick are great. I stick to only using it when I have Avios to use up.

[@samhenwood5746]

That VIP lounge very disappointing & thanks for sharing DJ 😎✈️

[@Bill-01]

I thought you was about to go and get a nice meal or something not a stick of crusty bread...🤣🤣🤣

[@andywrong3247]

Darren prefers police man's truncheon crusty left out in in the mid day sun french baguettes to healthy salads.lol.

[@richardwalton9174]

I have used Montana Rojo lounge a couple of times and found they had two hot meals and several cold salads. It was Ok for me

[@stevenhickman1388]

Get as many drinks as you can drink. You can also only smoke in the lounge and the seating is comfier etc. In advance it’s only £26 so I don’t see the big deal

[@donfranktv]

Awesome plane shots DJ - enjoyed the video - that lounge was a joke too for what you pay

[@TomJonesh666]

Sorry daz but this was ridiculous, turning your nose up at the food you payed for only to go and buy the same thing from another place, ridiculous!

[@DarrenJohn]

Watch the whole video

[@lainydepp]

It was crap! I'd have done the same.

[@Makarsenal]

Considering hes “skint”. Pull the other one dazza i had enough of your sob stories.

[@lainydepp]

@@Makarsenal leave then!

[@Makarsenal]

@@lainydepp i have. Subbed back to The mcmaster. He was right about Darren. He uses people

[@juliawilliams3467]

Oh dear not the best travelling day , bet that was the most expensive fanta lemon you have had . As for the meal . Bet the tikka massala wernt good anyway . Get home go for an Indian lol . Lovely music by the way . Look forward to your next hollibobs . X

[@countmurcielago9802]

I’ve always said you have to leave to come back 😊

[@petermaguire101]

Cracking video geezer you should have ordered a crusty supreme in VIP you would have got Diana Ross on a moped !

[@williamnorwood8904]

Darren I have tried a few different lounges and never really been impressed only thing that was good was some quiet areas

[@lucacowham3424]

Can tell you don’t wanna leave Tenerife. That’s why you were in a mood from the off!

[@DarrenJohn]

in a mood 😂😂

[@helenmiddlebrook1491]

Hi Darren, 🎉 glad you had a Wonderful 10 days in Tenerife. And your brand new car looked nice, that you hired. But sad it didn't go well, returning home, with the vip lounge and food running out, on the plane. Not what you want, when you are returning from your nice holiday. 😟

[@christine393]

Urlaub zu Ende,schade! 🤔😢😔🫣

[@normacoope8239]

DJ, sorry to hear about your experience with BA, i think they are a shower of ... we have no direct flights to London from Zimbabwe so have use Emirates, Ethiopian or Kenya airways. My choice is Emirates, their business lounge in Dubai and London are something else, amazing selection of food. We can fly to Johannesburg then on to London with BA, wouldn't touch them.

[@junemccann5981]

Not so good in there! But as you say no point in forcing yourself to eat what you don’t want. Enjoyed watching your journey home. 🥰☀️🥰xxx

[@colindarroch4022]

That business lounge was a joke. Great vlog interesting clips from the plane. Cheers Darren.

[@annhann8605]

That's worst vip lounge ive seen.. not been in one for a couple of years.. but that was bad

[@cinny2222]

What were those large Flat grey Things on your departure , Roofs ?

[@AGlugofOilJanBennett]

That VIP lounge was dreadful! Bad that the plane only had salad to offer and not another hot option.

[@keiranhyre750]

Brilliant vlog

[@reedsfromleeds6347]

Hi Darren, I don’t bother with the food in airports it’s never that good or value for money, I think travelling home is depressing leaving the Tenerife sunshine behind for gloomy UK

[@DarrenJohn]

Indeed Dave

[@sainy375]

So you left the sandwiches to then get a sandwich from another place 😂😂😂 a baguette is still technically a sandwich albeit a long one. Anything sandwiched between bread is a sandwich. You are funny at times. Good video but sad for you that the trip is over. I miss going on holidays.😢

[@DarrenJohn]

Yes, what do I say about food.

[@AliSkarsgard]

That lounge was rubbish… I’d be proper annoyed after paying extra …now that crusty roll is right up my street😋 thanks for another fab vlog x

[@DarrenJohn]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@richardwaller8376]

What was the price not that we would use it just curious. When we get to Tenerife departure we’ve got a bit of a tradition always get there in plenty of time go through as soon as we can then get a Burger King and be a couple of NERDS and sit and just stare at the planes coming and going and by the way love your channel

[@donnafisher2727]

Welcome Darren❤

[@donnafisher2727]

Had a bad week this week Darren I meant to say welcome home Darren❤x

[@shahilshah2997]

DJ you premadona ... he's turned properly big time Charlie attitude

[@jjgoldstein7310]

C,mon I agree with you, if that’s Vip class lounge demand a refund. Not everyone wants to drink alcohol. Poor , poor standard.

[@vintagehorsebox97]

I agree with Darren poor choice of food I think people pay because it’s the only place you can smoke

[@willie549]

How many you lot been there?

[@brendamorgan]

​@@vintagehorsebox97Well that's one reason not to use it. 🤮

[@JohnWalker-ho4gl]

Who is the singer/track name in this vlog DJ? Proper songbird.

[@johnjordan-]

was the extra cost nearer £10 or nearer £100 ?.

[@georgemurphy1966]

I would of walked out as well pal. nice to see you back in Tenerife.

[@willie549]

Sorry mate, but i have been to.this lounge over 10 times and they have always had hot food there. Tbe lounge by far better than most lounges in Uk apart from the BA lounge.

[@joannethwaites4246]

We were there in december and had no hot food, they were doing alterations there so Some of it was boarded off, we had the same options as Darren had and there were flies flying all over the food, didnt eat any of it, we have been before and it was great that time with paella etc but the last visit was not good

[@David-ug9nf]

Arrr your hoilday over to nxt thank u for great vblogs darren shame about vip.from karen s

[@ELPaso1990TX]

Best airport VIP lounge is the BA lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5. They’ve cooked food, curry, couscous, salads all sorts, huge choice of drinks and magazines and news papers.

[@marknucita8284]

Great video Darren, quick question what food do you get in a London VIP lounge. Which airline did you fly with

[@gerardbosvonhohenfels1866]

Point is that Tenerife is (pity) almost an English enclave. You can not turn your back or there are English people. Many businesses with English owners etc. so no English breakfast at the airport. At least a place where Spanish influence is still going on. Fruit, alcohol, biscuits etc. for breakfast.

[@Benny9595-ss1pq]

Tell me you lodged a Complaint ref the quality of paying extra for business class against what was available 🤔

[@DarrenJohn]

100%

[@boaty1968]

So you didn’t want ham or cheese sandwiches but bought a rock hard baguette with ham on 🤔

[@DarrenJohn]

As explained

[@DarrenJohn]

It's what you fancy, and the Canaries cant make sandwiches

[@timevans8902]

Hello Darren. Have I seen you in an advert that comes on KZbin concerning blood pressure monitors? If not you it's your double?

[@TimK2646]

Thank you. Its disgusting the lounge didn't have any sausages or Chorizos . I would have created my own roll.

[@lisacrane3143]

Did u not research before booking it. I would have just taken it as it was and don’t book again 🤷‍♂️

[@NielsTimmers]

What do you expect it is Tenegrief not Geneva, Frankfurt or London ...... I cant even believe they offer business class flights :-)

[@bobby381]

I love how you pronounce the areas within Tenerife with no fu**s given. The way you say Del Duci is like you are saying Del Boy

[@DarrenJohn]

That is how the Spanish pronounce it, dont listen to the idiots who think they know best

[@iainfraser6695]

So Darren. I booked BA club Europe for my honeymoon. I was in row 6. Someone behind me got moved after take off to an empty row 1 and ordered the same as I did. He got served his and when it got to me they had run out so kicked up a bit of a stink and I got offered a crew meal. It was a chicken tikka masala. Such a shame for you wasn’t a great experience.

[@geourgiou]

Absolutely absurd DJ, poor choice of selection of a variety of grub. Scandalous. Love your honesty

[@hongk0ngfu3y]

wow, the lounge looked like a half ar5ed attempt. Got a nerve to label it VIP

[@hongk0ngfu3y]

The Virgin Clubhouse lounge Heathrow used to have complimentary massages, that got knocked on the head along with the Jumbo's being retired early due to the pandemic. International travel has lost its sparkle. A think DJ could use some Emirates business class, no corners cut there

[@richardd1329]

It's Tenerife, you can't expect the same as a major international airport like Heathrow.

[@alfnsue]

I bet you won’t be doing that again DJ

[@franciscofredericci4081]

Don't worry DJ, we've all had that feeling once or twice. Paying for something, believing it to be better than it is, turning up, eating it etc, then feeling ripped due to the let down and initial cost. And that's why you still got a sandwich ;)

[@petermann1487]

I agree it’s terrible. I got food poisoning from there!

[@MartinHayesUK]

It's not a patch on Gatwick or Heathrow, but more than you get at London City.

[@pamelajames7163]

Did you get to see Rick & Shelley in there new finca ??

[@DarrenJohn]

Dont do dogs

[@johngibson3837]

Hey up what's finca mean

[@brendamorgan]

​@@johngibson3837Rollo!!!

[@stephanpalmer7]

Crikey mate that’s dire, it’s like being back on the prison ship😳I know what you’re feeling having to leave there.😞

[@linz347]

How disappointing. There is no point in eating something you don’t want, at least you got a lemon Fanta I suppose. That baguette looked good. Cannot believe there was no choice other than the salad when the Chicken Tikka ran out, very poor service. Hope you finally managed to eat in the end somewhere. The views from the plane were stunning.

[@Ian-Gould]

Absolute crap just like Alicante Don’t even bother going in there now as a silver club member. Rather pay the 12 euros for Burger King

[@jglasernyc]

I hope you didn't pay too much!

[@Mickman007]

Wait till you go Thailand omg the last day there takes on a new meaning.

[@DarrenJohn]

How so?

[@Mickman007]

@@DarrenJohn Its like leaving a much better planet

[@GTJ65]

The Tenerife lounge hasn’t changed much. Food is rubbish and looks much the same now. I flew club Europe with BA and was in row 1!!! They started on the row one opposite me and by the time they asked me what I wanted the beef casserole was finished 🤷‍♀️ I ate rotten pasta instead and my husband a salad, something not right with their food options. On a a plus note the hotel you were in is beautiful. We always stay towards la caleta, really another world over that side……😍😎

[@weaverfamilyadventures]

Chin up Darren, hope you had a great time otherwise 😊

[@kevbrown7137]

Wow.... Who did you fly with ?

[@andywrong3247]

Yorkshire Airlines with captain boycott. Lol.

[@jimscarlet]

Looked like British Airways to me

[@MillhouseSpeaks]

Bangladesh next for a good curry and amazing ‘Indian food!

[@craiglancaster1882]

I thought you were going to Tenerife with your daughter

[@triciaslater4783]

He did but she back before him

[@corkion]

be going there in september for the very first time be staying in the inspire princess hotel

[@jackiewheatland9691]

Fabulous hotel you will love it😎

[@corkion]

@@jackiewheatland9691 thanks we always went to lz giving tenerife a go this time

[@orcaswaling1143]

Oh Darren, i've been lucky enough to have had Silver Membership with BA since 2021 and each time i flew to Tenerife, which in fairness is 14 times up until this January 2024 i've used this lounge.(Even though 12 times i flew Economy) it has been refurbished since i last used it , and they had hot food too, albeit not what i would be used to at Gatwick/Heathrow but i would prefer to sit in this lounge and chill before my flight anytime over the terminal.. It's like Business Class mate, Gatwick to Tenerife you get a leather seat and F&B, and priority Boarding, But Business Class to Miami is a whole different ball game.. 1st world problems mate..👍🙂

[@jasonpetch9403]

Very very dissapointing DJ. I hear you and know what you mean. It's gutting isn't it?

[@karenrogers8571]

Tenergrief

[@annemarieelton2069]

Darren not a great end to your holiday & that lounge was very poor all round Hope you complained & refunded We use the lounge at Dublin airport before flying & the buffet changes depending on time of day Not a big variety but quality in most of their food there The plane footage was excellent & enjoyable though again unfortunate with the food availability which is why we prebook our seats when flying as limited supply especially on return flights xx👍👍

[@DarrenJohn]

Complained on my return Anne 👍🏼🙂

[@YNWA-oq5uf]

DAZZLER...you seem to have put yourself in an awkward spot. Is it food or is it travel 🤔 never the less, how many tickles have you had from food establishments whilst filming content? The reason I say this is because they can please some of the people some of the time but not all of the people all of the time .swings and roundabouts pal. But please be aware that you can open your trap to let them know what their doing wrong that way they know and maybe fix the issue for future customers.....please please please don't become the idiot on another channel who does nothing else but coat people off. We all have off days. Keep up the brilliant work pal 👍🏼

[@DarrenJohn]

I never make it personal

[@ThePensta81]

Wow... yeah that lounge was not ideal at all especially when you pay a premium to get in. I would have done the same thing and gone somwhere else. Must say loved the footage from the plane paired beautifully with the music. Shame they ran out of the food option you wanted on the plane. Thats so annoying when that happens. Overall though looks like you had another amazing trip to Tenerife. 🏝💙

[@DarrenJohn]

Always good to visit the island

[@Jay-Leigh]

That’s a let’s down Darren. I’m sure you’ll put in a complaint about the plane food. Hope you had a nice meal once you got home 😊

[@DarrenJohn]

Done and had response already

[@Jay-Leigh]

@@DarrenJohn That’s good to hear. 😊

[@SteveW1985]

And bring on the sad cases who watch just to criticise you. .... come on Greg don't let us down you sad sad man 😂

[@DarrenJohn]

Yes Steve, what a life they must have

[@SteveW1985]

@@DarrenJohn good thing is, their negative comments add to your youtube algorithm, so they're making you some money lol

[@manman9995]

A Tenner-Reefey Tragedy. The VIP lounge was off the charts poor. A sad end to 10 days of fun in the sun albeit you created value in your content with the videography and musical accompaniments. Keep you chin up Dazza

[@lindareynolds4016]

You are heading for a heart attack if you don’t watch it. So you don’t like salad? salad is amazing if you choose the salad items you like. You have that amazing air fryer use it and make that the main event on the plate. I love a salad different every night.

[@DarrenJohn]

Good for you Linda, good for you

[@corkion]

good lord 11euro we are being riped of here in ireland

[@andywrong3247]

Probably didn't do many miles travelling in the car don't forget dj hired motorbikes as well.

[@kerriwightman3141]

What's 11 euro? Im in Dublin. Gonna watch it now, is it baguette 🤔

[@andywrong3247]

@kerriwightman3141 no its shocking news darren hired a motor car he did little mileage then on last day before he took it back he filled the tank up with petrol ⛽️ it cost him the massive sum of 11 euros.ill take that.