Originally Posted by
paulwuk
Check your departure gate on landing, if it's on the list as T5B or T5C head through T5B connections, then head (via the foot tunnel) for T5C starbucks, it's generally quite quiet, there's power and airport wifi.
If you're departing T5A I'd still be tempted to do so, but you'll need to clear security at T5A which may take most of your 5 hours.
Awesome, just the advice I was looking for! That already seems like a really good option.
Originally Posted by
SCSA
What cabin are you flying in to LHR? If it's WT+ or above you may be able to sweet talk your way in on the basis that you just earned the qualifying TP. I don't know what success you'll have, but you can ask nicely. If you're in J you'd be able to leave security and go to the Arrivals Lounge.
There's restaurant bar on the far end of T5 past shopping. You may be able to get a semi-quiet table near the window.
Other alternative is to leave security and go find a quiet space in one of the Sofitel restaurants or coffe shops. It's located within T5 premises.
Unfortunately traveling in WT (US codeshare), already checked to upgrade to WT+, but because US doesn't sell the tickets I could only do so to upgrade to CW, and that's a steep price increase for a student.
Sadly going to end my year with 550 points, just not sure whether I should drop the extra 330€ to do a CE RT to London for Silver.