Originally Posted by
Hawkeye78
1. After arriving, can I go straight to the Holideck lounge in T4 and kill time until I need to wander over to T3, or will having to pass through immigration/customs eliminate any chance of that?
As per previous response, not possible at all. You cannot enter the departures area without a departing T4 boarding pass
Originally Posted by
Hawkeye78
2. If I can go to the Holideck lounge, what about my checked bag - will it be OK down at baggage claim for 1 1/2 hrs or will some authority probably decide its owner is MIA and take it to lost/found, or worse?
You will have to pick up your bag - the chances of finding it diminish greatly if they take it anywhere. And as above, you will not be using any T4 lounge anyway.
Originally Posted by
Hawkeye78
3. How do I get to T3 from 4 easily after clearing immigration/customs?
Easiest way is to get the free Heathrow Express train - takes about 5min, leaves every 15-20min. Very clearly signposted when you arrive in T4.
Originally Posted by
Hawkeye78
4. If the answer to #1 is NO and I have to exit the secured area after landing, any advice on killing 2-3 hrs in T3?
You have no chance whatsoever of getting into the VS arrivals lounge. By the time you get through immigration at T4, pick up your bag and head over on the HEX to T3 you're looking at more like 90min max, a lot less if immigration is busy. Best option will be to just grab a coffee somewhere in T3, either upstairs in the departures level where there are a few choices, or down at the arrivals level which can be very busy during the morning arrival period.
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