Originally Posted by
Crofton138
What's the appeal of trying to gain access to the BA lounge for the OP? The group are unlikely to find comfy seats for 4 people together, the food is mediocre and half the group can't drink.
I definitely would not be paying for access to the Aspire lounge as it's dreadful. A table at Plane Food is the way to go here, as mentioned up thread.
i tend to agree with this assessment of the club world lounge you would have access too. It tends to be packed, shabby and unpleasant during the holidays.
the rules on access are clear and officially it will be no. However when you get to the airport ask! Last year my wife and I were in F with the kids in J. Access to the CCR for all of us was planned and days before my wife breaks an a leg! She had to delay travel but CCR access was not going to happen due to the rules. At check in my wife’s details were still active in the system and I explained the situation. We were all allowed First class security and escorted to the CCR. At the gate they got upgraded to F! In the last 12 years I haven't had single op up but my kids did.!
so plan to explore T5, the over priced shops and expensive duty free. My local Tesco is often cheaper for booze! But ask and they might just be flexible!