FAQ: LHR AC Arrivals & *A lounge options
#31
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: YVR
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Thanks for the replies.
I'll look into the *G option with Amex AE Plat, but I think I'll be heading towards to Priority Pass lounge in T1. Not sure why SAA is out of T1. I'll get into T3 on the way back though.
Any experiences on how stringent they are at the 3 hour rule?
I'll look into the *G option with Amex AE Plat, but I think I'll be heading towards to Priority Pass lounge in T1. Not sure why SAA is out of T1. I'll get into T3 on the way back though.
Any experiences on how stringent they are at the 3 hour rule?
#32
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Thanks for the replies.
I'll look into the *G option with Amex AE Plat, but I think I'll be heading towards to Priority Pass lounge in T1. Not sure why SAA is out of T1. I'll get into T3 on the way back though.
Any experiences on how stringent they are at the 3 hour rule?
I'll look into the *G option with Amex AE Plat, but I think I'll be heading towards to Priority Pass lounge in T1. Not sure why SAA is out of T1. I'll get into T3 on the way back though.
Any experiences on how stringent they are at the 3 hour rule?
#33
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: YYZ
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As a *G flying SAA you can technically also access the BD lounge. I prefer it as it has a lovely view of the Runway, comfy seats and can be less crowed. *G lounge as great too though.
The Priority Pass Lounge is nothing special and it closes early, not sure when your flight departs but they can kick you out at 9pm.
The Priority Pass Lounge is nothing special and it closes early, not sure when your flight departs but they can kick you out at 9pm.
#34
Join Date: Dec 2010
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As a *G flying SAA you can technically also access the BD lounge. I prefer it as it has a lovely view of the Runway, comfy seats and can be less crowed. *G lounge as great too though.
The Priority Pass Lounge is nothing special and it closes early, not sure when your flight departs but they can kick you out at 9pm.
The Priority Pass Lounge is nothing special and it closes early, not sure when your flight departs but they can kick you out at 9pm.
Yes the BD lounge at T1 is a nice one. A long walk from the rest of the gates.
#35
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YLW
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LHR & Lounges
Sorry folks I know this has been asked and I cant find the thread. I have to fly LIS-LHR-YOW in a couple of weeks and have not flown into LHR EVER as I am not a fan of the airport. I know all about the MLL, but cant seem to find any Star Alliance lounges on the LHR website? Is there and *A lounges in terminal 3? I fly in on TAP T1 and then of course fly out on AC T3.
Any guidance would be much appreciated
Any guidance would be much appreciated
#36
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Sorry folks I know this has been asked and I cant find the thread. I have to fly LIS-LHR-YOW in a couple of weeks and have not flown into LHR EVER as I am not a fan of the airport. I know all about the MLL, but cant seem to find any Star Alliance lounges on the LHR website? Is there and *A lounges in terminal 3? I fly in on TAP T1 and then of course fly out on AC T3.
Any guidance would be much appreciated
Any guidance would be much appreciated
#37
Join Date: Feb 2006
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The arrivals lounge is only available to incoming AC metal passengers.
Anyways you would not want to go streetside, so go direct to T3 (follow "Flight Connections") and enjoy the showers/food/wifi etc at the shared AC lounge. Personally I have a soft spot for the salt & pepper crackers and the taramasalata/salsa.
An alternative is the Singapore lounge which I have found more cramped, but others report better food choices. You could try both if you have time.
Anyways you would not want to go streetside, so go direct to T3 (follow "Flight Connections") and enjoy the showers/food/wifi etc at the shared AC lounge. Personally I have a soft spot for the salt & pepper crackers and the taramasalata/salsa.
An alternative is the Singapore lounge which I have found more cramped, but others report better food choices. You could try both if you have time.
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#41
Join Date: Dec 2010
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If your YOW flight departure is around noon, the SQ lounge tend to be a lot quieter and having fewer people than the SAS/AC lounge. Find the AC lounge, turn left and walk about 150ft and you'll see the SQ lounge.
#42
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Well this helps as I did not know there was a SQ lounge there, the LHR map does not show it. So I can access the AC lounge even if I am departing? I have four hours to kill so I do want to enjoy the lounge and with wifi my twelve year old will be quiet playing on-line.
Thanks everyone for your feedback ^
Thanks everyone for your feedback ^
#43
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#44
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Ok, I am not a fan because of the high taxes and because I try and max my point earnings by flying over and going to FRA/MUC and then backtrack to LIS/MAD. LHR most time cost more and I get less points, that is why I have always skipped LHR. As I have the family with me this time, and they are less adventurous than me, as my wife freely admits she wants to enjoy the benefits I earn, but not work for them, we are taking the faster route home!
#45
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