US Airways Dividend Miles (Pre-FlightFund Merger) - Press release about US Airways Club at Gatwick




A320 EOW
Jun 6, 02, 10:04 am
Press Release
SOURCE: US Airways
First International US Airways Club Opens at London Gatwick

ARLINGTON, Va., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- US Airways has opened its first international US Airways Club at London Gatwick Airport in the U.K., enabling travelers to relax in a comfortable private setting prior to boarding their flight.

In addition to US Airways Club members, the new facility may be used by transatlantic First Class and Envoy Class passengers. US Airways Clubs are also available at 22 locations in the U.S.

The modern two-level Club can be accessed via the fourth level of London Gatwick's South terminal and features panoramic views of the airport and runway operations. A curved staircase leads to the mezzanine level, which offers a plasma television and a complimentary full-service bar, including champagne. Also available is fine coffee, tea, cappuccino and espresso.

On the main level of the Club, guests are offered mid-morning snacks and can choose from a full selection of newspapers and magazines. Additional features on the main level include telephone workstations with U.S. and U.K. power and data ports, a fax machine, copier and shredder.

US Airways also operates a separate Arrivals Lounge for First Class and Envoy Class customers arriving on overnight flights from the U.S. The Arrivals Lounge, which celebrates its first anniversary this week, is conveniently located curbside, close to the Customs Hall and adjacent to the Gatwick Rail Station.

First Class and Envoy Class customers are offered a complimentary First Class rail ticket on Gatwick Express, departing nonstop every 15 minutes to central London. Alternatively, First Class and Envoy Class passengers can choose complimentary limousine service for destinations within a 50-mile radius of Gatwick or a complimentary ticket on the Speedlink coach service for transfers to London Heathrow.

US Airways operates daily service between London Gatwick and Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Charlotte, N.C. Beginning June 16, a second daily London- Philadelphia flight will be added. In the U.K., US Airways also operates daily service between Manchester and Philadelphia.

For more information on US Airways' premium international service, schedules or fares, contact US Airways international reservations at 1-800-622-1015 or visit US Airways online at http://www.usairways.com . Information on the US Airways Club or domestic schedule and fare information also is available through http://www.usairways.com or by calling 1-800-428-4322.

SOURCE: US Airways


A320 EOW
Jun 6, 02, 10:06 am
Here's the link to the above:

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/020606/dcth028_1.html

geo1004
Jun 6, 02, 10:15 am
LGW Club opens! Cool.

I was under the impression that the Gatwick limo service was only available for paid FC/Envoy and not award or upgraded passengers?


Beckles
Jun 6, 02, 10:27 am
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by geo1004:
I was under the impression that the Gatwick limo service was only available for paid FC/Envoy and not award or upgraded passengers?
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I'm sure that's the case ...

When AusTxHiker, avek00, and I were in the Arrivals lounge together (two upgrades, one award), we discussed at great length the transportation we would require to get where we were going and the woman was very helpful, so I can't imagine she wouldn't have offered us transportation if it was available (they always check on the computer when you come in to confirm that you are an arriving passenger, and I'm guessing they check to see if you are eligible for free transportation at the same time ... i.e., fare paid). Of course, maybe next time I'll actually ask ...

ATC
Jun 6, 02, 7:04 pm
If you check out the last page in June's Attache Magazine, it includes an abbreviated version of your press release along with a photograph. A photo!

"Oh cool!" I thought to myself, since I was never a fan of the current cold malodorous LGW shared lounge. I slouched down into my grey leather 737 First Class seat (broken in, and consequently the best IMHO), and gave my Johnny Black a swirl. Between you and me, I live for this sh*t. Three drinks and 37,000 feet and I rule the universe. I would study the world premier LGW lounge photo to a degree that I could probably give a tour before I even stepped foot in it.

Relaxed and ready, I examined the photograph more closely. Then, gloom. What disclaimer did I see plastered across the bottom of the picture?

THIS PHOTO IS REPRESENTATIVE OF A TYPICAL US AIRWAYS LOUNGE.

(Charlotte B?)


<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by A320 EOW:
ARLINGTON, Va., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- US Airways has opened its first international US Airways Club at London Gatwick Airport in the U.K., enabling travelers to relax in a comfortable private setting prior to boarding their flight...</font>

geo1004
Jun 7, 02, 9:01 am
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ATC:
"Oh cool!" I thought to myself, since I was never a fan of the current cold malodorous LGW shared lounge. I slouched down into my grey leather 737 First Class seat (broken in, and consequently the best IMHO), and gave my Johnny Black a swirl. Between you and me, I live for this sh*t. Three drinks and 37,000 feet and I rule the universe. I would study the world premier LGW lounge photo to a degree that I could probably give a tour before I even stepped foot in it. </font>

ATC, great post. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif

I love it because I am the same way! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

mileshound
Jun 7, 02, 8:43 pm
I also agree with you ATC. No matter how many times I travel in FC, or how short the flight is, as you said "I love this sh*t."



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