Can you take food into the lounges?
Apr 27, 2017, 6:37 am
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Can you take food into the lounges?
I know there are a few threads about taking food out of the lounge lol (seriously why would you). But what about taking food in?
See, I happen to love Wagamamas and think it's way better than whats on offer in the lounges. But I'd rather sit in the lounge to eat it. I know they do "takeaway" style cartons. Can you take food in with you? Not silver yet but panning ahead. Will be spending a lot of time in T5 next year.
See, I happen to love Wagamamas and think it's way better than whats on offer in the lounges. But I'd rather sit in the lounge to eat it. I know they do "takeaway" style cartons. Can you take food in with you? Not silver yet but panning ahead. Will be spending a lot of time in T5 next year.
Apr 27, 2017, 6:41 am
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Why would you?
Sit in Wagamamas and eat, with all the proper plates, cutlery and condiments and then go to the lounge.
I'm not sure what fantasyland you think awaits in the lounge, but most of the time it'll be busier in there than Wagamamas.
Sit in Wagamamas and eat, with all the proper plates, cutlery and condiments and then go to the lounge.
I'm not sure what fantasyland you think awaits in the lounge, but most of the time it'll be busier in there than Wagamamas.
Apr 27, 2017, 6:45 am
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Perhaps the OP would like a drink with their Wagamama's, provided for free in the lounge
Apr 27, 2017, 6:48 am
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I'm sure no-one would stop you, but the fact that it's simply not seen with any degree of regularity would suggest that the vast majority of people don't find it necessary. That would imply that the provisions in the lounge - for free - outweigh those from a restaurant.
Rather than worry about what might happen next year, I would personally give the various lounges around the world a chance before deciding on the best course for each location - LHR will certainly be better than TXL! Silver is very much a sweet spot in the BAEC hierarchy - why not enjoy the surprises and joys it will bring compared to the terminal rather than overplan so far in advance?
Rather than worry about what might happen next year, I would personally give the various lounges around the world a chance before deciding on the best course for each location - LHR will certainly be better than TXL! Silver is very much a sweet spot in the BAEC hierarchy - why not enjoy the surprises and joys it will bring compared to the terminal rather than overplan so far in advance?
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Apr 27, 2017, 6:48 am
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Just can't abide the bench seats and communal eating in Wagamamas. Would rather eat it in the lounge. But yeah, no major difficulty in eating it there.
Apr 27, 2017, 6:50 am
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Apr 27, 2017, 6:52 am
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Apr 27, 2017, 6:52 am
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In fact I saw a picture a BA pilot posted in the A380 flightdeck of him enjoying some Itsu! I guess if you fly BA everyday for a living as crew you get quickly bored of the meals.
Apr 27, 2017, 6:53 am
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Apr 27, 2017, 7:02 am
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No maybe not, but some Itsu Salmon Sushi in the lounge with a nice drink sounds good to me!
In fact I saw a picture a BA pilot posted in the A380 flightdeck of him enjoying some Itsu! I guess if you fly BA everyday for a living as crew you get quickly bored of the meals.
In fact I saw a picture a BA pilot posted in the A380 flightdeck of him enjoying some Itsu! I guess if you fly BA everyday for a living as crew you get quickly bored of the meals.
Apr 27, 2017, 7:06 am
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You can. I have done this before, using the vouchers provided by airlines (when delayed), purchased something I really like and take the container into lounge, never had any problems.
Apr 27, 2017, 7:58 am
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I think in an airport unless you are going to a proper restaurant (e.g. Plane Food) or have access to a proper lounge (e.g. CX F/CCR) then the table set up/location isn't going to be amazing. Even in the Galleries First lounge I order a burger to eat on the terrace. I only eat near the buffet when I "dine and dash". It's gloomy and depressing.