Ba/Philadelphia Airport Lounge???
We will soon be traveling to LHR from PHL on Business Class tix.
In checking BA website, it seems to indicate a lounge at PHL but in checking PHL Terminal Maps, I don't see it! Can anyone tell me whether BA has lounge in PHL, where it is located and if we can get in with Business Class tix? Thank you in advance to anyone who responds. |
BA operate Galleries First and Galleries Club lounges at PHL.
You have access to the Galleries Club lounge with a Club World ticket. More details here; http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...-database.html |
It's in Terminal A, airside in the west concourse. Decent lounge - far better than the horrid underground hobbit-hole it replaced.
Yes, your ClubWorld tickets will get you access, and a buffet dinner before boarding on the sleeper service. |
As others have alreasy said yes there is a lounge you can use.
After checking in go up the escaltor to your left, through security and then turn left and it is about 20m down on your left. |
It is lovely, a welcome respite from a frankly weird airport, and the staff are some of the nicest people in Philly. (no mean feat..)
I believe it, along with Brussels, was original prototypes for the new Galleries concept. |
Originally Posted by vla
(Post 16719190)
It is lovely, a welcome respite from a frankly weird airport
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My top ten concerns, in no real order
1. International arrivals and domestic connections are some of the worst I have ever experienced, anyplace, anytime, ever. Awful, even with Global Entry. 2. Even more so if one arrives in A and departs from F -- a remarkable walk. 3. The runway configuration is heavily predisposed towards exacerbating delays. 4. TSA have been some of the worst in the country (planting fake drugs on passengers, child porno scandal, retaliatory searches for liking the Dallas Cowboys, just google PHL Airport TSA scandal and take your pick, really). 5. US Airways sets the tone. 6. Luggage delivery makes the old days of BA's operations at LHR T1 seem swift. 7. Signage is misleading. 8. As is typical of the Northeast, the airport itself was built for a different era, and thus is cramped, tired and really rather dirty. 9. Philly attitude tends to grate. 10. Concessions are hugely overpriced and lacklustre (a bit of a concern given the lack of food at US Airways clubs and the withdrawal of BA open doors for golds). |
Originally Posted by vla
(Post 16720037)
1. International arrivals and domestic connections are some of the worst I have ever experienced, anyplace, anytime, ever. Awful, even with Global Entry.
Originally Posted by vla
(Post 16720037)
2. Even more so if one arrives in A and departs from F -- a remarkable walk.
Originally Posted by vla
(Post 16720037)
3. The runway configuration is heavily predisposed towards exacerbating delays.
Originally Posted by vla
(Post 16720037)
4. TSA have been some of the worst in the country (planting fake drugs on passengers, child porno scandal, retaliatory searches for liking the Dallas Cowboys, just google PHL Airport TSA scandal and take your pick, really).
Originally Posted by vla
(Post 16720037)
5. US Airways sets the tone.
Originally Posted by vla
(Post 16720037)
6. Luggage delivery makes the old days of BA's operations at LHR T1 seem swift.
Originally Posted by vla
(Post 16720037)
7. Signage is misleading.
Originally Posted by vla
(Post 16720037)
8. As is typical of the Northeast, the airport itself was built for a different era, and thus is cramped, tired and really rather dirty.
Originally Posted by vla
(Post 16720037)
9. Philly attitude tends to grate.
Originally Posted by vla
(Post 16720037)
10. Concessions are hugely overpriced and lacklustre (a bit of a concern given the lack of food at US Airways clubs and the withdrawal of BA open doors for golds).
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The C onwards terminals at PHL used to be much worse, almost like a cross between a school locker room and a prison, they are vastly better than the used to be, even the layout with the new A gate is better than the miles of walking to the old one.
I usually look up the art displays to go an look at before I go to the lounge, I love the bird things as well.
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