Originally Posted by
pmontanarella
I've read on a couple of threads that sometimes dressing a little formally (blazer and button-up shirt, no jeans?) helps in this situation.
Dressing appropriately helps in virtually every situation
(As long as you can do this without looking like a schoolboy.) However, I believe the dragons will see your birthday on the computer, and they are quite strict at JFK I understand.
At LHR, however, a fashionable shirt and blazer combination will help but is not essential. If you are denied entry in one lounge, there is another Galleries. And other entrance desks to the same Galleries.
Originally Posted by
pmontanarella
Lastly, I'm thinking of checking out the Arrivals Lounge in LHR (I have a long layover), does anyone know if the alcohol policy in this lounge is the same as Galleries and so I'd technically not be allowed in?
I am not sure that technically you should be denied entry in the UK actually. A 16 year old can legally buy a beer or glass of wine with a meal in a restaurants for instance, so is a lounge different?
Just look as if you're supposed to be there.
Also, are you connecting to another flight at LHR? You will need to exit, not follow flight connections, to reach the arrivals lounge.
Originally Posted by
idlingbye
The only time being U18 was an issue is when some overzealous UK Border people decide I can only be released (let into) the country through the custody of an adult in arrivals. One particularly entrepreneurial border person once decided to take it upon himself to give me a London Underground pop quiz when I told him I'd make it home fine myself, thanks.
How old were you at the time??