TheJayHatch

Perhaps we are on the same (delayed) flight? We didn’t make the Escape, but the admirals Club was “average”. Never had to pay for drinks in a lounge before..,

econ

It’s been a couple months since I’ve last been in those lounges, but the Escape was better than the ACs during my visits last year. Food is better, although nothing spectacular. On average, a more relaxed atmosphere compared to the ACs, which were packed each time I was there.

The Escape lounge has a greater selection of complimentary drinks than the AC, although it still charges for higher end ones. AmEx Plat/Cent get access to a few more complimentary drinks. Not sure what they do for BA premium pax. Food/drink menu is available on their website.

endoman

Flew back a couple of weeks ago. Escape lounge had a waitlist when we arrived, so we trotted over to the AC. Didn't pay for anything in there, not too busy, but scant food offerings. Just had a couple of normal drinks, ie nameless fizz and bourbon and coke. Pinged by watts app to show availability in the Escape, so went back there. Better food, had some nice hot dishes, and ok alcohol for free. Next visit we will probably just use the Escape , if we can get in! No open security near the BA check in, so a long walk to get airside, then a walk back to the lounge.

I think the Escape is nicer than the previous BA lounge there, and anything is an improvement over the chairs in the corridor offering of a couple of years ago.

Cluster One

No, travelling back 22nd. Just getting some advance info!