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]
Nov 13, 2015, 2:00 pm
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Nov 13, 2015, 2:43 pm
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Nov 13, 2015, 2:58 pm
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This will mean all ex-BD aircraft are based at LGW, so the LHR narrowbody fleet will guarantee refurbished cabins. Any news on whether the ex-BD aircraft will be refurbished?
Nov 19, 2015, 3:53 pm
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You should be OK, see post 379 above, the lounge closure/switch will be after your travels. I can't see it being pulled forward, it's conceivable that it could be delayed - but yesterday I was told "most unlikely".
Nov 19, 2015, 5:13 pm
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Nov 23, 2015, 11:34 am
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Chatting to a couple of the check in staff this evening and they saw the plans for the new lounge in LGW South this morning and they seemed very excited by the proposals.
They didn't mention any specifics other than 'bigger and better' with much better views.
I'm sure (hope?) someone will be along in due course who has seen the plans and can shed more light on the matter.
They didn't mention any specifics other than 'bigger and better' with much better views.
I'm sure (hope?) someone will be along in due course who has seen the plans and can shed more light on the matter.
Nov 25, 2015, 11:15 am
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Is there any clarity on exactly when in Jan 16 the BA Lounge in LGW North will close?
I'm flying out of LGW twice in Jan and, being rather set in my ways, I'm not relishing the opportunity to be a Guinea Pig for BA's no doubt meticulously planned 'enhancements' to my pre-flight experience.
I'm flying out of LGW twice in Jan and, being rather set in my ways, I'm not relishing the opportunity to be a Guinea Pig for BA's no doubt meticulously planned 'enhancements' to my pre-flight experience.
Nov 25, 2015, 11:36 am
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Is there any clarity on exactly when in Jan 16 the BA Lounge in LGW North will close?
I'm flying out of LGW twice in Jan and, being rather set in my ways, I'm not relishing the opportunity to be a Guinea Pig for BA's no doubt meticulously planned 'enhancements' to my pre-flight experience.
I'm flying out of LGW twice in Jan and, being rather set in my ways, I'm not relishing the opportunity to be a Guinea Pig for BA's no doubt meticulously planned 'enhancements' to my pre-flight experience.
Nov 25, 2015, 1:09 pm
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BA to move to LGW South Terminal Nov 2016
My next LGW flight is 2 days before the rumoured closure date. Will be interesting!
Nov 25, 2015, 1:13 pm
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