Originally Posted by
ani90
I am a bit curious as to how DEN-LHR-IST ends up SFO-LHR-MUC.
Explanation is easy. Starting point is RNO. And ending point is different. So DEN, SFO, LHR, MUC, IST are transit points.
Originally Posted by
ani90
If though you have that flexibility then is there a particular desire or need to connect at LHR? There are arguably better UA or Star Alliance options to get you to continental Europe. LHR is not a great airport for international connections and in general is best avoided if reasonable alternatives exist.
A quote from Snatch comes in mind:
Customs official: Anything to declare?
Avi: Yeah. Don't go to England.
Unfortunatelly LHR mandatory transit point to get to the destination with award tickets. Award tickets are available only via MUC or IST and getting there is only available via LHR.
Originally Posted by
ani90
Note though that while very infrequent, LH flights can, and do, depart from B gates as well, so one should keep an eye on the monitors.
I was reading some time ago that departure gate info is displayed only 1h before departure, is this the case?
Once we arrive on our UA flight, what would be the best strategy to clear the security faster? Are there two security points - one next to A gates and second - at B gates? It was mentioned that going to B gates and clearing security there is faster. Is this the case?
Originally Posted by
ani90
Almost any airline lounge in Heathrow is closer to a Polaris lounge than a domestic UC. The bar for airline lounges at LHR historically set by BA and VS has been rather high and other airlines have had no choice than to offer comparable or competitive products. That said, it is subjective whether the United Lounge is truly the best in T2. I have several times gone to the SQ lounge in preference, and not felt that I was missing anything. Indeed, I will happily take a Singapore Sling and some Asian Cuisine over the worn offerings in a crowded afternoon United Club anyday.
Thanks, this is good feedback. Is SK lounge at A gates or B gates? Have you been there after renovation in Feb?
I spent 10 years in Singapore and quite familiar with SK lounges in Asia and want to know if LHR lounge is at the same level as SIN lounge.