Lounge access at LHR-T5 for Priority Pass member
Feb 17, 2011, 10:34 am
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Lounge access at LHR-T5 for Priority Pass member
If a Priority Pass member is flying BA from LHR T5 in economy, is there any way to get lounge access? I'm thinking maybe an airside transfer to T3 and then back again, as I suspect it's impossible to go through T3 security with a T5 boarding pass. Any ideas would be appreciated, as a friend is in this scenario this evening.
Feb 17, 2011, 11:01 am
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If a Priority Pass member is flying BA from LHR T5 in economy, is there any way to get lounge access? I'm thinking maybe an airside transfer to T3 and then back again, as I suspect it's impossible to go through T3 security with a T5 boarding pass. Any ideas would be appreciated, as a friend is in this scenario this evening.
Feb 18, 2011, 1:11 am
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There is no way to gain lounge access at T5 as a PP holder, nor is it possible to pop over to another terminal for lounge access.
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Feb 18, 2011, 2:27 am
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They are losing business as a result - if I'm doing domestic without a J connection, I tend to fly BD or fly from LGW or LCY instead (I know LCY doesn't have a lounge either, but it's also a lot less hassle than LHR).
Feb 18, 2011, 3:38 am
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I have used my Priority Pass to access the Air Canada arrivals lounge (Landside) at T3, and then gone over to T5 to take a flight before. They weren't keen on it, but they still let me in. Just an idea anyway.
Feb 18, 2011, 4:14 am
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Really? Without lounge access, I don't find it all that nice (unless you like higher-end shopping, there's not much there if you don't) and it's definitely not relaxing.
Having said, that I would say the same about most airport terminals although there are certainly a few that could be described as nice and/or relaxing. Changi is probably both.
Having said, that I would say the same about most airport terminals although there are certainly a few that could be described as nice and/or relaxing. Changi is probably both.
Feb 18, 2011, 4:25 am
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Hmmm - well now I'm silver I don't hang out in the terminal any more but I thought giraffe and plane food for dining and then round the end corners were pleasant enough. Most of my travel is not during busy times though so maybe that influenced my view.
Feb 18, 2011, 4:27 am
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Although, on LHR-GLA we don't have much choice anymore!
Feb 18, 2011, 5:02 am
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I've just bought a Qantas Club card so I could access the lounges at MAN and LHR T5. However, from the literature that comes with it, it looks like T5 lounges have an exception that restricts lounge access to 2 hours before the flight (there's a thread I started on the QF forum but no consensus on how to interpret the wording 
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Feb 18, 2011, 5:28 am
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Seems more hassle than it's worth, after leaving the lounge you need to get the HEX to T5, deal with security (remember conformance deadlines), etc. Also it says the following about the AC lounge on the Priority Pass website: "The Lounge is only accessible to passengers arriving from international flights in Terminal 3."
Feb 18, 2011, 6:22 am
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Feb 18, 2011, 9:32 am
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V-Bar is nice and often not that crowded. Draught beer, food and wifi, even power outlets to plug in your laptop ^ Almost like a small lounge but you of course have to pay for the services.
Feb 18, 2011, 9:40 am
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