Nov 19, 2015, 7:17 pm
Last edit by: Jermyn
Reviews of the NEW T3 lounges:
First Class
Reviews of other T3 lounges:
http://www.headforpoints.com/2015/11/25/review-american-airlines-lounge-london-heathrow-terminal-3/
http://jarvismarcos.com/2016/08/the-lounges-of-lhr-t3-ek-cx-and-ba-sept-2014/
Temporary closure of Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge at Heathrow Airport
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance our passenger experience, the Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge at Terminal 3, Heathrow Airport, London will be temporarily closed from 26 November 2015 to June 2016 for expansion and renovation.
During this period, we would like to invite Silver, Gold and Diamond members of the Marco Polo Club as well as passengers travelling in First and Business Class to use the lounges of our partner airlines. All lounge invitations will be arranged for you upon check-in.
Reflecting our “Life Well Travelled” philosophy and our principle of considered design, this renovation follows updates to Cathay Pacific lounges in Tokyo (Haneda), Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Taipei. With the addition of London, we look forward to providing you with an enhanced experience in the near future.
First Class
Reviews of other T3 lounges:
http://www.headforpoints.com/2015/11/25/review-american-airlines-lounge-london-heathrow-terminal-3/
http://jarvismarcos.com/2016/08/the-lounges-of-lhr-t3-ek-cx-and-ba-sept-2014/
Temporary closure of Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge at Heathrow Airport
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance our passenger experience, the Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge at Terminal 3, Heathrow Airport, London will be temporarily closed from 26 November 2015 to June 2016 for expansion and renovation.
During this period, we would like to invite Silver, Gold and Diamond members of the Marco Polo Club as well as passengers travelling in First and Business Class to use the lounges of our partner airlines. All lounge invitations will be arranged for you upon check-in.
Reflecting our “Life Well Travelled” philosophy and our principle of considered design, this renovation follows updates to Cathay Pacific lounges in Tokyo (Haneda), Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Taipei. With the addition of London, we look forward to providing you with an enhanced experience in the near future.
New London Heathrow LHR lounge (Now Open)
Oct 19, 2015, 8:17 am
#16
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When I asked the GM of Europe three weeks ago, it was indicated to me that the lounge renovation was due to occur in November.
Oct 19, 2015, 3:19 pm
#17
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just prior to the holiday peak travels? 
Oct 20, 2015, 8:47 am
#19
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Will be flying out on CX250 in January, would be great if I can get some advice which one of the alternatives would be recommended? (Or shall I just go for the one closest to the gate?)
Cheers.
Cheers.
Oct 20, 2015, 10:17 am
#20
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There's a BA lounge and an AA lounge which is near the CX one - the BA and AA ones are next to each other. I've been to both (I am a lounge hopper 
) and if you want some food, I would go to the BA one as AA only has some snacks and nibbles, whereas BA at least have some (very limited) food.
If you are OneWorld Emerald, the BA first is not too bad - at least they have an a la carte menu you can order off. The food is still not amazing but it's not too bad (at least for me) and there is a larger selection of hot buffet items compared to the J lounge. Both lounges have kettle chips (cheese flavoured or salted), but not the veggie crisps that I like from the CX F lounge.
) and if you want some food, I would go to the BA one as AA only has some snacks and nibbles, whereas BA at least have some (very limited) food.If you are OneWorld Emerald, the BA first is not too bad - at least they have an a la carte menu you can order off. The food is still not amazing but it's not too bad (at least for me) and there is a larger selection of hot buffet items compared to the J lounge. Both lounges have kettle chips (cheese flavoured or salted), but not the veggie crisps that I like from the CX F lounge.
Oct 20, 2015, 6:45 pm
#21
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There's a BA lounge and an AA lounge which is near the CX one - the BA and AA ones are next to each other. I've been to both (I am a lounge hopper ) and if you want some food, I would go to the BA one as AA only has some snacks and nibbles, whereas BA at least have some (very limited) food.
If you are OneWorld Emerald, the BA first is not too bad - at least they have an a la carte menu you can order off. The food is still not amazing but it's not too bad (at least for me) and there is a larger selection of hot buffet items compared to the J lounge. Both lounges have kettle chips (cheese flavoured or salted), but not the veggie crisps that I like from the CX F lounge.
) and if you want some food, I would go to the BA one as AA only has some snacks and nibbles, whereas BA at least have some (very limited) food.If you are OneWorld Emerald, the BA first is not too bad - at least they have an a la carte menu you can order off. The food is still not amazing but it's not too bad (at least for me) and there is a larger selection of hot buffet items compared to the J lounge. Both lounges have kettle chips (cheese flavoured or salted), but not the veggie crisps that I like from the CX F lounge.
!Cheers!
Oct 21, 2015, 1:11 pm
#22
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When this has been discussed on the BA board, the consensus has been that they're now waaaay behind on the airport renovation project that will eventually see T3 redone. So wouldn't surprise me if other T3 carriers have rethought the economics of this kind of investment.
There's the small matter of a third runway, T6, T6 satellite and the CTA redevelopment to take place in the interim (all subject to government approval, expected before Christmas this year).
Oct 23, 2015, 5:40 pm
#23
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True as regards the CCR. As regards the T5 F lounge, however, the BA T3 F lounge is comparable albeit on a smaller scale. Many of us BA regulars actually prefer the F lounge in T3 to the one in T5 as the T3 one is usually quieter.
Nov 2, 2015, 3:22 am
#24
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The lounge will close on 25Nov.
They'll be an official MPO notification going out soon.
They'll be an official MPO notification going out soon.
Nov 2, 2015, 9:07 pm
#26
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How long has it been since they moved to their current location? The old one was near AI and the transit area. I feel like it hasn't been that long.
Nov 3, 2015, 4:07 pm
#27
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Nov 5, 2015, 3:06 pm
#28
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CX moved to Lounge C to the left towards Gates 1-11 in late 2009/early 2010. When the lounge closes for refurbishment, it will expand into what was the SQ Business Class lounge next door on the same level (first floor) - not the former SQ First Class lounge on the ground floor.
Nov 12, 2015, 10:22 am
#30
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Darn, I was looking forward to visiting right after Xmas. Always a fave of mine.