LHR T3 Lounge options - opinions?
#61
Join Date: Aug 2015
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Yesterday I decided to try the AA lounge in T3 (no flagship for me, as a lowly OWS) and have to say to my surprise, I like it better than BA's Galleries Club. Food was alright, place was neat and clean and plany of places around (actually almost empty).
The only interesting stuff was that at the reception they asked me for an invitation card from CX. Told them I only got one for SIN & HKG, but not for LHR. She started to type my AY FF# into the computer and after a few minutes she said: "Ok, it went through, welcome to Admirals Club"
The only interesting stuff was that at the reception they asked me for an invitation card from CX. Told them I only got one for SIN & HKG, but not for LHR. She started to type my AY FF# into the computer and after a few minutes she said: "Ok, it went through, welcome to Admirals Club"
#62
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,358
I have a flight through LHR arriving Wednesday. Today I received an e-mail from AA which reads:
AAdvantage Executive Platinum Number: XXXXXXX
Our Arrivals Lounge in London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 3 will be temporarily closed during your upcoming trip. We're working to bring you an all new lounge experience later this summer.
We invite you to enjoy complimentary access to the British Airways Arrivals Lounge in Terminal 5 in the meantime.
Here's how:
Fully exit immigration and customs in Terminal 3
Transfer from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 using the Heathrow Express (free for all travelers)
In Terminal 5, take the orange lifts to the first floor
Present your eligible boarding pass to gain entry
__________________________________________________ _______
My question is, why would AA recommend that I go to Terminal 5 to use the lounge of BA? I have a connecting flight to Vienna and will not need to clear immigration or customs in LHR. It seems like a lot of wasted effort to clear Immigration and customs just to go to a lounge in a different terminal. Wouldn't I also have to clear security after returning to Terminal 3?
My AA flight arrives in Terminal 3 and my connection is also in Terminal 3.
Is there a decent lounge for One World EXP in Terminal 3?
Thanks
AAdvantage Executive Platinum Number: XXXXXXX
Our Arrivals Lounge in London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 3 will be temporarily closed during your upcoming trip. We're working to bring you an all new lounge experience later this summer.
We invite you to enjoy complimentary access to the British Airways Arrivals Lounge in Terminal 5 in the meantime.
Here's how:
Fully exit immigration and customs in Terminal 3
Transfer from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 using the Heathrow Express (free for all travelers)
In Terminal 5, take the orange lifts to the first floor
Present your eligible boarding pass to gain entry
__________________________________________________ _______
My question is, why would AA recommend that I go to Terminal 5 to use the lounge of BA? I have a connecting flight to Vienna and will not need to clear immigration or customs in LHR. It seems like a lot of wasted effort to clear Immigration and customs just to go to a lounge in a different terminal. Wouldn't I also have to clear security after returning to Terminal 3?
My AA flight arrives in Terminal 3 and my connection is also in Terminal 3.
Is there a decent lounge for One World EXP in Terminal 3?
Thanks
Last edited by dgcpaphd; Apr 10, 2016 at 11:27 pm Reason: grammar
#65
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Finland
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As you are transfer passenger in T3, you can use departure lounge between your flights, best lounge at the moment for Oneworld Emeralds is BA F lounge. Qantas is building new departure lounge, and Cathay Pacific lounge is under renovation.
#66
Join Date: Aug 2015
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There are two possibilities why OP has receieved the above e-mail from AA:
1, He is travelling on separate tickets and the AA ticket terminates at LHR
2, AA was lazy and sent the message to all AA EXP/OWE who travels to LHR w/ them
Either way, as temppa has already pointed out, OP is transferring at T3 and thus wouldn't use the arrivals lounge anyway...
1, He is travelling on separate tickets and the AA ticket terminates at LHR
2, AA was lazy and sent the message to all AA EXP/OWE who travels to LHR w/ them
Either way, as temppa has already pointed out, OP is transferring at T3 and thus wouldn't use the arrivals lounge anyway...
Last edited by Steve_Hun; Apr 11, 2016 at 4:41 am Reason: typo
#67
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Try the Elemis-spa between First and Club lounges in T3 and explain the situation. No need to change terminals that way.
#68
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Yesterday I decided to try the AA lounge in T3 (no flagship for me, as a lowly OWS) and have to say to my surprise, I like it better than BA's Galleries Club. Food was alright, place was neat and clean and plany of places around (actually almost empty).
The only interesting stuff was that at the reception they asked me for an invitation card from CX. Told them I only got one for SIN & HKG, but not for LHR. She started to type my AY FF# into the computer and after a few minutes she said: "Ok, it went through, welcome to Admirals Club"
The only interesting stuff was that at the reception they asked me for an invitation card from CX. Told them I only got one for SIN & HKG, but not for LHR. She started to type my AY FF# into the computer and after a few minutes she said: "Ok, it went through, welcome to Admirals Club"
#69
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I have a flight through LHR arriving Wednesday. Today I received an e-mail from AA which reads:
AAdvantage Executive Platinum Number: XXXXXXX
Our Arrivals Lounge in London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 3 will be temporarily closed during your upcoming trip. We're working to bring you an all new lounge experience later this summer.
We invite you to enjoy complimentary access to the British Airways Arrivals Lounge in Terminal 5 in the meantime.
Here's how:
Fully exit immigration and customs in Terminal 3
Transfer from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 using the Heathrow Express (free for all travelers)
In Terminal 5, take the orange lifts to the first floor
Present your eligible boarding pass to gain entry
__________________________________________________ _______
My question is, why would AA recommend that I go to Terminal 5 to use the lounge of BA? I have a connecting flight to Vienna and will not need to clear immigration or customs in LHR. It seems like a lot of wasted effort to clear Immigration and customs just to go to a lounge in a different terminal. Wouldn't I also have to clear security after returning to Terminal 3?
My AA flight arrives in Terminal 3 and my connection is also in Terminal 3.
Is there a decent lounge for One World EXP in Terminal 3?
Thanks
AAdvantage Executive Platinum Number: XXXXXXX
Our Arrivals Lounge in London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 3 will be temporarily closed during your upcoming trip. We're working to bring you an all new lounge experience later this summer.
We invite you to enjoy complimentary access to the British Airways Arrivals Lounge in Terminal 5 in the meantime.
Here's how:
Fully exit immigration and customs in Terminal 3
Transfer from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 using the Heathrow Express (free for all travelers)
In Terminal 5, take the orange lifts to the first floor
Present your eligible boarding pass to gain entry
__________________________________________________ _______
My question is, why would AA recommend that I go to Terminal 5 to use the lounge of BA? I have a connecting flight to Vienna and will not need to clear immigration or customs in LHR. It seems like a lot of wasted effort to clear Immigration and customs just to go to a lounge in a different terminal. Wouldn't I also have to clear security after returning to Terminal 3?
My AA flight arrives in Terminal 3 and my connection is also in Terminal 3.
Is there a decent lounge for One World EXP in Terminal 3?
Thanks
#70
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I read from the CX forum that the lounge at T3 will probably reopen in August. Damn!
#71
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Yes, August 2016 is the updated projected opening.
AA lounge complex has superior shower suites, while BA has more upscale ambience and significantly better food and drink.
Time allowing, use both lounges. They are physically close to each other.
AA lounge complex has superior shower suites, while BA has more upscale ambience and significantly better food and drink.
Time allowing, use both lounges. They are physically close to each other.
#72
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#73
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I believe they have a First class only lounge in the TBIT at LAX.
http://www.qantas.com/travel/airline...unge/global/en
http://www.qantas.com/travel/airline...unge/global/en
There is also now an airside connector to T4, which allows access in less than 10 minutes to the AA FL. Some folks prefer it due to the self-serve aspect and more comfy chairs,
#75
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