VA Clubhouse Terminal 3 LHR
Oct 30, 2014, 7:31 am
#1
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VA Clubhouse Terminal 3 LHR
We're on DL 31 today back to Atlanta. I was surprised to see that we were flying out of T3, and I'm even more surprised and delighted by the amenities in the VS Clubhouse. Waiter service, real food, good wine ... I may not leave!
Last edited by el344; Oct 30, 2014 at 7:47 am
Oct 30, 2014, 7:36 am
#2
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Lots of discussion here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...london-dl.html
It's a great club...looking forward to it tomorrow!
Oct 30, 2014, 10:57 am
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Oct 30, 2014, 12:46 pm
#6
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You can earn and redeem miles on Virgin Atlantic flights. Plus, BusinessElite® or Upper Class passengers and Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion® members will enjoy complimentary access at select* Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse locations, as well as elite benefits including baggage fee waivers, Priority Boarding, Priority Check-In, accelerated security and expedited baggage service.
*Clubhouse lounge access: Clubhouse lounge access is available to Upper Class passengers and Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members with a same-day nonstop transatlantic flight to/from the U.K. that is operated by Delta or Virgin Atlantic. Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members are allowed to bring one guest. Diamond and Platinum Medallion members may only access Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses in London Heathrow, London Gatwick, New York-JFK, Newark, Washington, Boston and San Francisco Airports. Gold Medallion members may only access Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses in New York-JFK, Newark, Washington-Dulles, Boston and San Francisco Airports. Please travel with and be prepared to show your Medallion card to the Virgin Atlantic representative to receive these benefits.
*Clubhouse lounge access: Clubhouse lounge access is available to Upper Class passengers and Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members with a same-day nonstop transatlantic flight to/from the U.K. that is operated by Delta or Virgin Atlantic. Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members are allowed to bring one guest. Diamond and Platinum Medallion members may only access Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses in London Heathrow, London Gatwick, New York-JFK, Newark, Washington, Boston and San Francisco Airports. Gold Medallion members may only access Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses in New York-JFK, Newark, Washington-Dulles, Boston and San Francisco Airports. Please travel with and be prepared to show your Medallion card to the Virgin Atlantic representative to receive these benefits.
Last edited by rwoman; Oct 30, 2014 at 3:09 pm Reason: Idiot mistake. :-/
Oct 30, 2014, 2:20 pm
#7
Join Date: Oct 2000
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BusinessElite, DM, PM, and GM can access the LHR T3 VS Clubhouse for TATL flights:
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...hip.html#terms
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...hip.html#terms
(This makes me mildly sad, as on my next VS flight from LHR I will be in Premium Economy and about to hit PM -- in fact, that flight will be the one that puts me over the MQM threshold -- but by the rules ineligible for the lounge. I may try to talk/buy my way in.)
Oct 30, 2014, 2:59 pm
#8
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Not quite. DM/PM and BusinessElite or Upper Class passengers yes; GMs can use the lounges in the US but are not included in the access list for LHR or LGW.
(This makes me mildly sad, as on my next VS flight from LHR I will be in Premium Economy and about to hit PM -- in fact, that flight will be the one that puts me over the MQM threshold -- but by the rules ineligible for the lounge. I may try to talk/buy my way in.)
(This makes me mildly sad, as on my next VS flight from LHR I will be in Premium Economy and about to hit PM -- in fact, that flight will be the one that puts me over the MQM threshold -- but by the rules ineligible for the lounge. I may try to talk/buy my way in.)
Distracted by packing...
Oct 30, 2014, 3:49 pm
#9
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rwoman, have you done any airside transfers since the move to T3? The last time I did T4 -> T1 it was very painful. I'm wondering whether it's easier now. I presume there is no bussing between T3 and T1. Is there the retinal scan rigmarole?
Oct 30, 2014, 4:06 pm
#10
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As far as domestic and Ireland flights, yes, they still take photos.
Oct 30, 2014, 4:15 pm
#11
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Thanks. I didn't know IRIS had gone away. It was a pain to do it and then go through the Ireland security thing... all after a long TATL. I've been keeping away from LHR since my last experience - they even did an immigration check though it was an air-side transfer. Then IRIS. Then the bus. Then the Irish immigration... too much.
Oct 30, 2014, 9:00 pm
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(That's DL, KLM in AMS, Amex in LGA and LAS, and (a long time ago) BA F and Gold (when that was their highest level) in JFK and LHR.)