Originally Posted by
dhuey
Wow -- BA lounge looks nearly empty. It might be like that in the mornings for a long stretch, as I don't think many Priority Pass holders realize this is an option. It does look like the Air France lounge has better food options in the morning. BA might be best for those looking for a boozy and tranquil breakfast.
+1 I can't speak to breakfast, but I recall that the evening pre-flight service (i.e. when closed to PP) used to be mediocre (and packed with people). I don't recall seeing much beyond a few bags of crisps aka potato chips, walkers shortbread and some cheap wine. If that hasn't changed I would definitely not even bother visiting the BA lounge even when flying paid C.
The other reason - as noted above - is the time involved transiting between International A terminal and many of the domestic terminals. I'd bet there are few experienced travelers who makes plans to arrive hours in advance of a morning flight just so they can enjoy a free breakfast at the BA (or AF) lounges. Especially with convenient
free PP restaurant options in the other terminals (not to mention the beloved Amex).
To be sure there are a few lounges that are worthy of my time: some of the SQ and EK lounges come to mind, and of course LH@MUC/FRA, the *A and OW [MENTION=44658]LAX[/MENTION] etc. But they are the exceptions to my general objective of spending as little time as possible in airports...