Sep 16, 2015, 12:29 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
Two routes will be moving to LGW South ahead of the formal move date.
from 11 January 2017: BA2273 will depart for JFK out of the South Terminal
from 12 January 2017: BA2272 will arrive into the South Terminal from JFK
from 19 January 2017: BA Naples flights will operate in/out of the South Terminal
Customers on these flights should check in at Zone A within the South Terminal
from 25 January 2017: all other BA flights will operate in/out of the South Terminal.
The BA First and Terraces lounges in the North Terminal closed on the evening of 04 January 2016. BA passengers can now use the No.1 Lounge and My Lounge in the North Terminal until the date BA moves its operations to the South Terminal (currently estimated to happen in November 2016), where there will be a new British Airways lounge. The new British Airways lounge in the South Terminal is anticipated to follow the latest concept found at EDI, GLA, IAD, CPT and SIN, and will include a dedicated area for First and oneworld Emerald passengers. It is not yet clear what form this area will take (ie. whether it will be a separate First lounge or include a Concorde Bar/Dining concept). For more information, see here and here
For information on the temporary lounge arrangements in LGW North, see this thread:
Temporary BA Lounge at LGW North - No. 1 Lounge - Photos, reviews, questions
By way of guidance, the above Lounge thread is for direct questions and experiences on the No. 1 lounge, whereas the thread here below is suitable for discussing the broader issues arising from the move to South.
from 11 January 2017: BA2273 will depart for JFK out of the South Terminal
from 12 January 2017: BA2272 will arrive into the South Terminal from JFK
from 19 January 2017: BA Naples flights will operate in/out of the South Terminal
Customers on these flights should check in at Zone A within the South Terminal
from 25 January 2017: all other BA flights will operate in/out of the South Terminal.
The BA First and Terraces lounges in the North Terminal closed on the evening of 04 January 2016. BA passengers can now use the No.1 Lounge and My Lounge in the North Terminal until the date BA moves its operations to the South Terminal (currently estimated to happen in November 2016), where there will be a new British Airways lounge. The new British Airways lounge in the South Terminal is anticipated to follow the latest concept found at EDI, GLA, IAD, CPT and SIN, and will include a dedicated area for First and oneworld Emerald passengers. It is not yet clear what form this area will take (ie. whether it will be a separate First lounge or include a Concorde Bar/Dining concept). For more information, see here and here
For information on the temporary lounge arrangements in LGW North, see this thread:
Temporary BA Lounge at LGW North - No. 1 Lounge - Photos, reviews, questions
By way of guidance, the above Lounge thread is for direct questions and experiences on the No. 1 lounge, whereas the thread here below is suitable for discussing the broader issues arising from the move to South.
BA to move to LGW South Terminal Nov 2016 [revised to 25 Jan 2017]
Sep 21, 2015, 2:14 pm
#331
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Interesting on the Speedbird Club website BA posted today, they clearly imply that the No 1 Lounge will be expanded to deal with BA customers (although no specific/detailed info) so they seem to be thinking about the expected capacity issues. Timeline seems to be fixed now for closure of existing lounges in Jan 16:
"As part of Gatwick Airport’s investment plan for 2016, the British Airways First Lounge and Galleries Lounge at London Gatwick will close for building work in January 2016.
From this time, customers will be invited to use the North Terminal No 1 Lounge, which is being increased in size to accommodate British Airways’ customers.
Details of a new British Airways Lounge at London Gatwick will be revealed closer to the time of its opening."
"As part of Gatwick Airport’s investment plan for 2016, the British Airways First Lounge and Galleries Lounge at London Gatwick will close for building work in January 2016.
From this time, customers will be invited to use the North Terminal No 1 Lounge, which is being increased in size to accommodate British Airways’ customers.
Details of a new British Airways Lounge at London Gatwick will be revealed closer to the time of its opening."
Sep 21, 2015, 2:23 pm
#332
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Interesting on the Speedbird Club website BA posted today, they clearly imply that the No 1 Lounge will be expanded to deal with BA customers (although no specific/detailed info) so they seem to be thinking about the expected capacity issues. Timeline seems to be fixed now for closure of existing lounges in Jan 16:
"As part of Gatwick Airport’s investment plan for 2016, the British Airways First Lounge and Galleries Lounge at London Gatwick will close for building work in January 2016.
From this time, customers will be invited to use the North Terminal No 1 Lounge, which is being increased in size to accommodate British Airways’ customers.
Details of a new British Airways Lounge at London Gatwick will be revealed closer to the time of its opening."
"As part of Gatwick Airport’s investment plan for 2016, the British Airways First Lounge and Galleries Lounge at London Gatwick will close for building work in January 2016.
From this time, customers will be invited to use the North Terminal No 1 Lounge, which is being increased in size to accommodate British Airways’ customers.
Details of a new British Airways Lounge at London Gatwick will be revealed closer to the time of its opening."
Sep 22, 2015, 4:46 am
#334
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Sep 22, 2015, 4:58 am
#335
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I had planned to move more of my flights from LCY/LHR to Gatters and indeed I am not planning on changing too much.
As long as there is hot food I don't really mind non premium booze.
As for being busy, Gatters Flounge is just crazy everytime I go there, could N01 be any worse?
As long as there is hot food I don't really mind non premium booze.
As for being busy, Gatters Flounge is just crazy everytime I go there, could N01 be any worse?
Sep 22, 2015, 5:21 am
#336
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A post from someone called Dave C, talking about putting lipstick on a pig.
It can't be, can it....
Sep 22, 2015, 6:32 am
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Sep 22, 2015, 6:45 am
#340
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Sep 22, 2015, 12:10 pm
#342
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BA has a lot of very competent senior managers and this kind of obvious point clearly hasn't escaped anyone. BA obviously has very accurate figures for their normal visitor numbers at LGW and these will have been provided to No1. There will be a contract in place to ensure No1 is able to cater for the expected demand.
Sep 22, 2015, 2:37 pm
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Sep 22, 2015, 2:57 pm
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Sep 22, 2015, 3:01 pm
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