Originally Posted by
QueenOfCoach
I think we both agree on the bottom line: When at Heathrow, stay in the departure lounge until the gate is announced on the TV monitor (or app). Start walking towards that gate in a timely fashion. There is nothing to be gained and much to potentially lose by waiting at a departure gate before it's officially announced.
Well, specific to T5 and thus BA, but I suppose still relevant for discussion, is the issue of the T5B Galleries lounge, which, from all reports, is much more quiet/relaxing than the lounges in the main building. So *IF* my flight is going to be departing from B (or C?), I would like to know in advance so I don't have to "suffer" at the North or South lounges. I suppose the "Departing from Terminal B" indicators on the screen help, assuming they're put out early enough (like 1-2 hours before departure).