When flying through London Heathrow Airport (LHR), consider the airline lounges to help pass the time. You can get some work done or relax before your flight boards. Heathrow provides only a few different airport lounges that you can choose from, most of which include a lot of the same amenities. Your decision is likely to be determined by which terminal you are located at, or perhaps the airline you are flying with.
Servisair Lounge
Located in Terminals 1, 2 and 3, the Servisair Lounge is a common stopping point for travelers at LHR Airport, helping to get your trip off to a good start. This lounge offers comfortable seating and space, as well as:
- Complimentary snacks and soft drinks (including alcoholic beverages)
- Air conditioning
- Televisions with news, flight updates
- Daily newspapers, magazines
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Phones, fax machines
Serving just over 100 people, all of the Servisair Lounges are open until 10:30 p.m. daily. Look online to get a quote or book a ticket to this airport lounge. Tickets are available from £19.95.
Holideck Lounge
Located in Terminal 4 is the Holideck Lounge, a quality airport lounge that opens its doors to its own first-class customers, and to most other travelers for a small door fee. Designed to meet the specific needs of its patrons, the lounge is split into three decks: the Main, Upper and Flight decks.
- Main Deck: Consists of an entertainment area for children, containing computer games, toys, reading materials and TVs.
- Upper Deck: More sophisticated, with its fully stocked sports bar and high definition TVs for the latest soccer and other sporting events. The other side of the Upper Deck includes a smoker's lounge for personal convenience.
- Flight Deck: Available for a striking view for you and your travel companions to relax and watch flights exit London's Heathrow Airport.
Complimentary snacks are available, as well as soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. The airport lounge offers free Wi-Fi access and the use of fax machines and local telephones. Entrance fee for travelers without premium access is £20 for adults, £10 for children. Open 5:30 a.m. to 10:20 p.m. daily.
Air France Lounge
Air France Lounge, the newly opened LHR airport lounge located in Terminal 2, offers a fresh look to London Heathrow Airport. With an incredible view of the runway, Air France provides the excellent opportunity to relax before your flight. Tickets start from £18. The lounge itself comes with the following amenities:
- Air conditioning
- Snacks, alcoholic and soft beverages available
- High quality televisions, flight information monitors
- Daily newspapers and magazines
- Wi-Fi access, local telephones and fax machines (subject to fee)
Regardless of which airport lounge you choose while visiting London's Heathrow Airport, be sure that it satisfies your travel needs. These airport lounges are built not only for your relaxation, but also to avoid the possibility of slowing down your work productivity. Check with your airline for more information about London Heathrow's airport lounges, updates and the best options for your travels.