Originally Posted by
macabus
Color me blue.
All of my CCR experiences have been in T4.
Damn, this new lounge sure looks nice. What an improvement! It actually looks nicer than the LH FCT. Anyone care to compare?
I might have to transfer some *Wood miles and take a little tour... Shame there's no Bolly left.
I very much prefer the LH FCT for the following reasons:
** Showers, etc., are not shared with others. If one wants a shower as a FC BA passenger one has to sign up on a list, and J/C as well as F passengers can get on that list. It's first-come-first-served. On my most recent pass through T5, the wait was 45 minutes and I got no shower. I have *never* had to wait for a shower in LH FCT
** Food service. There is always a buffet so that you can go up and grab a snack without having to take a seat and order. With CCR, you must order from the kitchen.
** Open bar. In the smoking room in FCT (there is no smoking in T5) there is an open bar where one can help oneself. No such service in CCR.
** Transit to plane: From FCT its a ride in a Mercedes or BMW directly to the gate. With CCR, one has to walk like others.
** Security: There is dedicated security screening in FCT. I have *never* had more than one person in line in front of me. To get to the BA CCR one must negotiate the regular BAA security.