Originally Posted by
GM1985
If you want to play the odds, head to Galleries North as domestics often board at the low numbered A gates (or A4, if parked on a remote stand) at the northern end of the terminal. Though that rule is a lot less true that it once was, with the expansion of biometric gates. On the day, you could use FR24 to see what aircraft is operating your flight and track it inbound to LHR to see where it parks, and whether a switch to Galleries South is warranted. Though I do think that's overthinking things a bit. The walking distance between the North and South lounges must be 3-4 minutes max.
Any chance you were at the B gates Galleries lounge?
Actually I haven't had a low A gate for an EDI/GLA in a while. Have had a few A10's and also a B. Whilst the low As more often than not will be the arrival gate for Domestics. The same cannot be said for Departures as this very much depends on where the aircraft will arrive from. Of my last 5 would say 2 x A10, A11/12 (terrible position to board from and A21 - great location for GF.
It did used to be the case in the mid 2010's that it would more likely than not be A1-5 but that has changed. Many a Friday evening in the pre status days sat at the spoons at that end of T5.