An update and some pics of the IST Prime Class Lounge:


IST Lounge Bar by BA_pics, on Flickr

The bar was always manned and service was done promptly with a smile. ^ Decent selection for a PP type lounge IMO.

On to a hot topic...Food:


IST Lounge Desserts by BA_pics, on Flickr

An excellent array of small salads, sushi, cheese, desserts and such on the left hand side of the lounge as you come in (after the kids area).

Then a bit further along on the food area, the hot buffet items:


IST Lounge Hot Food by BA_pics, on Flickr


IST Lounge Hot Food 2 by BA_pics, on Flickr


IST Lounge Hot Food 3 by BA_pics, on Flickr

The spicy noodles with vegetables were very good as were most of the items seen here.

The lounge angels were rather less interested in working but did have to wave away quite a few people trying to blag their way in...

The comments about lounge being busy are definitely something to consider...We showed up about 3 hours before departure of the BA677 and it was fine to find a seat and generally quiet...however, at T-2 things definitely became busy...and at T-1 it was a zoo...no seats, standing room only and noisier than the terminal...we left at that stage and just had a walk around the terminal...

When the lounge was not busy it is quite decent and I would happily go back...however, far, far too many people have access or can buy their way in and when busy...well, best avoided as no seats and noisy.