Additional amenities to improve Galleries lounges
Jun 23, 2017, 5:17 pm
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Additional amenities to improve Galleries lounges
The title of this thread was inspired by my recent forlorn wander through GF in T3 looking for one of those rotating brush shoe shine machines that you sometimes see in hotels. I had somehow manage to acquired some unsightly splotches and looking at my shoes I realised with some degree of horror that they were a complete state. But alas no shoe shine machine. Had to wipe the cr*p off with toilet paper.
I realise that it's a niche item, and I am not complaining about the lack of one, but I do think that a shoe shiner is one of those nice to have amenities. Although this was the first time I really felt that I needed one, I reckon I probably would make use of one more often if there was one.
What amenities do other FTers think would make the lounges better?
I realise that it's a niche item, and I am not complaining about the lack of one, but I do think that a shoe shiner is one of those nice to have amenities. Although this was the first time I really felt that I needed one, I reckon I probably would make use of one more often if there was one.
What amenities do other FTers think would make the lounges better?
Jun 23, 2017, 5:29 pm
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The title of this thread was inspired by my recent forlorn wander through GF in T3 looking for one of those rotating brush shoe shine machines that you sometimes see in hotels. I had somehow manage to acquired some unsightly splotches and looking at my shoes I realised with some degree of horror that they were a complete state. But alas no shoe shine machine. Had to wipe the cr*p off with toilet paper.
I realise that it's a niche item, and I am not complaining about the lack of one, but I do think that a shoe shiner is one of those nice to have amenities. Although this was the first time I really felt that I needed one, I reckon I probably would make use of one more often if there was one.
What amenities do other FTers think would make the lounges better?
I realise that it's a niche item, and I am not complaining about the lack of one, but I do think that a shoe shiner is one of those nice to have amenities. Although this was the first time I really felt that I needed one, I reckon I probably would make use of one more often if there was one.
What amenities do other FTers think would make the lounges better?
Aside from nicking ideas from other airlines lounges (the finnair sauna at HEL springs to mind), I would love there to be a outside terrace.
Jun 23, 2017, 5:49 pm
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Jun 23, 2017, 6:30 pm
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I realise that it's a niche item, and I am not complaining about the lack of one, but I do think that a shoe shiner is one of those nice to have amenities. Although this was the first time I really felt that I needed one, I reckon I probably would make use of one more often if there was one.
Personally I'd like BA to remove all the offices along the west side of the area that connects Flounge and CCR and turn it into a gym or some alternative exercise facility.
Jun 23, 2017, 7:05 pm
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That is actually a good idea. I often find myself wandering airport terminals during longer layovers JUST for the exercise. If they could put that functionality into a lounge, along with improved shower facilities that would be good. It would only work with improved showering facilities in my opinion.
Jun 23, 2017, 7:08 pm
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Some hooks on the inside of the mens WCs at gatwick please.. I do like to hang my jacket up if i need to sit. They were there, I can see the holes but some so and so unscrewed them and now they have gone..
Bring back my hooks......
Bring back my hooks......
Jun 24, 2017, 12:29 am
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I'd like to see a scanner in the business centre. When I'm working, I often have to sign a document and send a scanned copy. This would help me no end. Currently I take a photo and send that.
Jun 24, 2017, 12:36 am
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There are some very good apps that will turn a photo into a PDF our other format, while cropping and squaring the image. I use Lens (part of MS Office) which is free.
It's sufficiently good / handy that I sometimes use it in preference to my office scanner. And it also uploads directly to the cloud.
It's sufficiently good / handy that I sometimes use it in preference to my office scanner. And it also uploads directly to the cloud.
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Jun 24, 2017, 12:43 am
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[beaten to the answer by windowontheAside - three times!]
Jun 24, 2017, 2:35 am
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I would love a separate box of tissues in each of the restrooms. I won't touch the tissue that's on offer, given that its dispensed from an integrated wall unit near the floor and directly next to the toilet. I can't imagine its always hygienic.
Definitely second the idea of an outdoor terrace, but would also love to see GC South make use of the gravelled space/roof of the level below to create an indoor terrace, similar to that in the Concorde Room. The space is already there.
Definitely second the idea of an outdoor terrace, but would also love to see GC South make use of the gravelled space/roof of the level below to create an indoor terrace, similar to that in the Concorde Room. The space is already there.
Jun 24, 2017, 3:59 am
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You are in Galleries. The man opposite me has just put his feet on the shared table. He isn't even wearing any shoes.
Best Paddington Bear stares required.
I would never put my shoes through an automatic machine of any kind.
Best Paddington Bear stares required.
I would never put my shoes through an automatic machine of any kind.
Jun 24, 2017, 7:33 am
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The lack of an outdoor smoking area at T5 is just stupid and raises the stress levels of smokers unnecessarily.
Its maybe not PC in the eyes of many but a simple addition which would make many people's travels a lot more satisfactory.
Its maybe not PC in the eyes of many but a simple addition which would make many people's travels a lot more satisfactory.
