Originally Posted by number_6
Being bored and with time to kill in this terminal, I visited the BA lounge. It is heavily guarded and the lounge dragon assured me admittance was only for those flying on BA. But they honoured my QF Emerald card and allowed me into the lounge "just this once".
I visited the DFW BA lounge in mid-July with an AA ticket DFW-FRA, and was admitted with no hassle whatsoever.
It is a very disappointing BA lounge, not the worst in the world but not the best. Furniture is OK, somewhat similar to the AC but not as nice. Food consists of snacks not any better than what the AC offers for free.
I found the food was adequate, and -much- better than what the AC does -not- offer. In which AC at DFW are you finding free food?
More importantly the bar consists of a long counter filled with empty bottles, and a sign "see attendant for drinks". Of course the attendant is nowhere to be found. Unlike most BA lounges which are well stocked with scotch whiskey, this is below the AC quality level (no sign of JW Black, much less Blue).
Since I don't drink alcohol, I really don't care about booze. However, I did find the attendant quite friendly and helpful.
And to add insult to injury, internet access is $0.25 per minute.
If you're a T-Mobile subscriber, internet access is "free" all over the DFW airport, so one lounge is as good as the next.
No UK newspapers are stocked, and magazines are mostly limited to the BA inflight magazines.
I picked up some UK newspapers and also various magazines. Some were right up front and some were on a bookshelf kinda near the main TV.
The hours are limited to BA flight times (didn't pay close attention, but something like noon to 4:30 pm).
Maybe. I dunno.
There is absolutely no reason to visit the BA lounge at DFW terminal D, even if you are flying BA. Much better off going to the nearby AC instead. The AC in D has a nice espresso machine (makes decent latte) and waiter service, and just a more elegantly furnished space. Too bad BA/AA don't operate a joint lounge, maybe that would be better than either one is separately. But as it stands, I won't be going to this BA lounge again.
I'd definitely visit the BA lounge again, if only for the UK newspapers (spouse is British). It's a fairly nice lounge, considering they only have one flight a day. It sure beats the D Admirals Club. In my opinion. Your Mileage May Vary