No1 Traveller vs Aspire Edinburgh Airport
Jun 24, 2015, 4:08 pm
#1
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No1 Traveller vs Aspire Edinburgh Airport
Havinf just renewed my priority pass I am keen to try out these new lounges. I have used Aspire Manchester and was impressed with the alcohol and the loyalty card which seemed to be like they were paying me to use the lounge!
How does No1 Traveller compare? I'm looking to do some work but also to have some breakfast and maybe a few drinks. What has the best selection of food/drinks? Where are the toilets located ?
Thanks
How does No1 Traveller compare? I'm looking to do some work but also to have some breakfast and maybe a few drinks. What has the best selection of food/drinks? Where are the toilets located ?
Thanks
Jun 25, 2015, 2:07 am
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This isn't very BA related so will probably get shunted elsewhere on the forum, but I was in the No. 1 traveller at EDI a few weeks back and it was fairly pleasant. Toilets are in the lounge if I recall correctly. Its quite open-plan but there are desks you can work at.
In general No 1 lounges tend to be very consistent across locations in terms of their offering and are better for food (although personally i'm not a fan of what they serve, too greasy or salty for my liking, and their bistro menu portions are teeny-tiny) and have a nearly proper bar service (soft drinks/coffee you have to sort yourself). Aspire are much more hit and miss and are quite often under staffed. I haven't tried them at EDI before.
In general No 1 lounges tend to be very consistent across locations in terms of their offering and are better for food (although personally i'm not a fan of what they serve, too greasy or salty for my liking, and their bistro menu portions are teeny-tiny) and have a nearly proper bar service (soft drinks/coffee you have to sort yourself). Aspire are much more hit and miss and are quite often under staffed. I haven't tried them at EDI before.
Jun 25, 2015, 2:31 am
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In EDI, both Aspire and No1 are very pleasant lounges, and both recently refurbished.
Neither have toilets inside.
(Only the BA lounge does - previously the bmi lounge).
No1 is larger, brighter and less busy, but slightly less selection of f&d, with food being ordered from a menu and one item allowed per person. (v small portions)
Aspire is smaller, and more densely packed with chairs, tables, booths, and often busier. But f&d is slightly better, and on the counter to help yourself. The bacon rolls at breakfast time are delicious..
I go to Aspire if I'm peckish, and No1 if I just want to quietly relax.
Neither have toilets inside.
(Only the BA lounge does - previously the bmi lounge).
No1 is larger, brighter and less busy, but slightly less selection of f&d, with food being ordered from a menu and one item allowed per person. (v small portions)
Aspire is smaller, and more densely packed with chairs, tables, booths, and often busier. But f&d is slightly better, and on the counter to help yourself. The bacon rolls at breakfast time are delicious..
I go to Aspire if I'm peckish, and No1 if I just want to quietly relax.
Jun 25, 2015, 2:55 am
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I order breakfast in No.1 (eggs Florentine or Benedict or some variation, I find the grease and the salt to be a most excellent start to the day) and then go to the BA lounge for a newspaper if I have enough time. I've never actually bothered with Aspire but it sounds like it might be better than I thought.
Jun 29, 2015, 9:42 am
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Oct 14, 2015, 3:51 pm
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No1 Traveller Lounge Premium Spirits
Hello
I was wondering if someone could tell me what premium spirits No1 Traveller offer? I am flying out of Edinburgh and am deciding either to go to Aspire or No1 Traveller or BOTH!
I was wondering if someone could tell me what premium spirits No1 Traveller offer? I am flying out of Edinburgh and am deciding either to go to Aspire or No1 Traveller or BOTH!
Apr 7, 2017, 3:15 pm
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Bump. Any more recent thoughts on which lounge in EDI is better?
11:30am departure, so probably won't be drinking too much...
11:30am departure, so probably won't be drinking too much...