FAQ No.1: Aer Lingus Lounges
Apr 8, 2024, 8:36 am
#797
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: EI Platinum, BA Silver
Posts: 56
A recent post on social media by a senior EI staffer indicates the LHR lounge is in line for an upgrade. Unclear if the source was referring to the hard or soft product but I would hope the latter given the paltry offerings currently available. I have no imminent trips to LHR T2 but eager to hear reports from anyone passing through in the next few weeks.
Apr 10, 2024, 2:30 am
#802
Join Date: Jul 2022
Programs: AerClub Concierge, Hilton Gold, Marriott Silver, Accor ALL Gold, NH Platinum
Posts: 213
In all seriousness, very glad to see improvements creeping in an hopefully continuing!
Apr 16, 2024, 6:25 am
#804
Join Date: May 2016
Programs: AL Aer Club Concierge / Aadvantage Platinum / Marriott Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 69
51st and Green has gotten really grotty. Those big winged armchairs are mostly filthy, and the toilets (the mens at least) need a deep clean. I certainly wouldn't be advising that people pay for it in its current state.
Apr 28, 2024, 9:25 am
#805
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Ireland
Programs: Hilton Gold, Air France Platinum for life, Aer Lingus Silver
Posts: 45
The last couple of times I was in there the gents toilets were broken and dirty. The food offering is "ok", but not great.
Apr 28, 2024, 12:08 pm
#806
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Kerry
Posts: 512
I always think of the LHR lounge as a pleasant place to have a coffee and it is a good environment - much nicer than LH next door but I agree, the food offering leaves just about everything to be desired. Even if it was just some decent breakfast items early in the day and some decent sandwiches for the remainder of the day alongside a soup, it would be a huge improvement.
Apr 29, 2024, 3:20 am
#807
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 6,084
I always think of the LHR lounge as a pleasant place to have a coffee and it is a good environment - much nicer than LH next door but I agree, the food offering leaves just about everything to be desired. Even if it was just some decent breakfast items early in the day and some decent sandwiches for the remainder of the day alongside a soup, it would be a huge improvement.
The Aer Lingus lounge just lacks food options. Even pastries for breakfast, sandwiches all day and scones,jam,cream in the afternoon would be a big improvement. There does seem to be a lack of will though and the mentality of some of the newbies at EI doesn't seem to change either.
Apr 30, 2024, 10:59 am
#810
Join Date: May 2016
Programs: AL Aer Club Concierge / Aadvantage Platinum / Marriott Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 69
For comparison, was in the East Lounge for the first time on Sunday and it was a way nicer setting. Very limited food offerings however and some of the staff really didn't want to be there. 51st and Green is teetering on the edge of being a big black mark for DAA and AL.