VIP Lounge Air France KLM

Terminal B’s “VIP Lounge Air France KLM” is the shared pay-in lounge, not a true SkyTeam club.

This lounge in Terminal B sits airside after security and immigration, branded for Air France and KLM on signs but operated by the same concessionaire that runs the generic VIP lounge in Terminal A. Think shared contract space rather than a Paris or Amsterdam-style flagship, with access mainly for AF/KL premium cabin and elite passengers departing from PUJ’s B gates.

Entry typically comes via business class on Air France or KLM, elite status on SkyTeam, or via paid day pass sold by the lounge operator at the desk near the B concourse; third-party blogs put typical Caribbean lounge day pass rates in the USD 40–50 range. Check-in staff scan boarding passes and, in some cases, Priority Pass or similar programs, reflecting the multi-airline, multi-program setup mentioned in FlyerTalk threads.

The lounge keeps roughly standard international hours, opening in the morning ahead of the first long-haul departures and staying open into the evening bank of transatlantic flights, with specific days timed around Air France and KLM schedules to Paris and Amsterdam. If your AF or KL flight leaves late, confirm the closing time at the desk so you don’t get caught after last call with 90 minutes still to go at the gate.

Food runs toward basic cold options familiar across Caribbean contract lounges: think sandwiches, pastries, and packaged snacks rather than hot plated meals, with at least one or two hot trays during peak departure waves. Drinks usually include local Presidente beer, a few spirits, soft drinks, and a coffee machine; anything champagne-level for an Air France departure to CDG is unlikely to match what you see in a true SkyTeam hub lounge.

Seating mixes standard armchairs and small café tables across one main room, with power outlets dotted along the walls and near a few clusters of seats, so charge early if you spot a free socket. Expect it to feel busier during the late-afternoon and evening transatlantic window when several European flights from Terminal B push within a 2–3 hour span.

Practical tip: if you care more about a meal than a chair, eat one last proper plate at your resort or hotel in Punta Cana and treat this lounge as a place for drinks, Wi‑Fi, and air-conditioning during the final 60–90 minutes before boarding from Terminal B.