Feb 25, 2018, 2:00 am
Last edit by: Prospero
This gives the lounges options available for BA passengers departing from LHR T3. If you flight is departing from T3 you will not have access to the T5 lounges - including Concorde Room - since you must have a same-day T5 boarding pass to get airside in T5. If your flight is from T3, then you need to use the T3 lounges, your boarding pass will not work in T5. As it happens there is a good range of lounges available in T3, details below.
For breakfast options for BA Gold / Emerald / First travellers, there is a photo guide in post 291, click here. Note the Qantas lounge only opens at 08:00 hrs.
LHR Terminal 3 First Class Lounges
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...e-reviews.html
LHR Terminal 3 Business Class Lounges
For breakfast options for BA Gold / Emerald / First travellers, there is a photo guide in post 291, click here. Note the Qantas lounge only opens at 08:00 hrs.
LHR Terminal 3 First Class Lounges
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...e-reviews.html
LHR Terminal 3 Business Class Lounges
Best T3 OneWorld Lounge
Jun 26, 2018, 7:42 am
#317
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Was quite amused on Sunday people to see a crowd of 7 or 8 people scratching their heads and working out why the lift to the Cathay lounge wasn't working.
I pointed out that it was 6.30am and they'd have to wait another hour for it to start working once the lounge opened. It was quite clear on the screen that the opening time was 7.30 on a Sunday, I guess the thought of fresh dim sum clouded their ability to read....
I pointed out that it was 6.30am and they'd have to wait another hour for it to start working once the lounge opened. It was quite clear on the screen that the opening time was 7.30 on a Sunday, I guess the thought of fresh dim sum clouded their ability to read....
Jul 1, 2018, 10:15 am
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I've been attempting to find an answer to my question on FT but haven't found it here on the BA forum. So please forgive me in advance if I somehow missed this information.
We will be flying ClubWorld Europe departing from T3 at LHR to Munich. Besides the Galleries Club lounge, are there any other lounges in T3 we might be allowed to use?
Thanks in advance!
We will be flying Club
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by jlemon; Jul 1, 2018 at 10:41 am
Jul 1, 2018, 10:17 am
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I've been attempting to find an answer to my question on FT but haven't found it here on the BA forum. So please forgive me in advance if I somehow missed this information.
We will be flying Club World departing from T3 at LHR to Munich. Besides the Galleries Club lounge, are there any other lounges in T3 we might be allowed to use?
Thanks in advance!
We will be flying Club World departing from T3 at LHR to Munich. Besides the Galleries Club lounge, are there any other lounges in T3 we might be allowed to use?
Thanks in advance!
Jul 1, 2018, 10:40 am
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Jul 4, 2018, 2:01 am
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LHR T3 - best lounge with Club Europe boarding pass?
Hi all,
I'm flying out to LIS on Friday from T3 in J at about 8pm. What's the best lounge these days? Plan will be for some food and a few drinks before the flight (after the week from hell I'm having so far).
I think it's a toss up between QF and CX? Would one be noticeably more busy than the other?
Cheers!
(Edit - QF, not QR. I'm not going to T4
)
I'm flying out to LIS on Friday from T3 in J at about 8pm. What's the best lounge these days? Plan will be for some food and a few drinks before the flight (after the week from hell I'm having so far).
I think it's a toss up between QF and CX? Would one be noticeably more busy than the other?
Cheers!
(Edit - QF, not QR. I'm not going to T4
)
Jul 4, 2018, 2:02 am
#322
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Still Cathay, at least as a general rule.
On the specific question, Cathay is likely to be busier but still manageable. Booze might be higher quality in Qantas, and there's a better selection of healthy food there, but unless you're on a diet like me (or an all-booze diet) then Cathay is more relaxing and cossetting.
If you need somewhere quiet to work then the quieter space of Cathay might (inadvertendly) be more private though.
On the specific question, Cathay is likely to be busier but still manageable. Booze might be higher quality in Qantas, and there's a better selection of healthy food there, but unless you're on a diet like me (or an all-booze diet) then Cathay is more relaxing and cossetting.
If you need somewhere quiet to work then the quieter space of Cathay might (inadvertendly) be more private though.
Jul 4, 2018, 2:04 am
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There is a very detailed thread on this very topic in the Forum's Dashboard, with photos, advice on opening hours and facilities, hints and tips.
Jul 4, 2018, 3:36 am
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I'm probably a bit of a dinosaur (or something), but I really do like the BA Flounge if it's not too busy. Breakfasts are just fine, and the alcohol is good enough for me (including JW Blue) at any time.
But, each to their own.
Oh, and I truly dislike tended bars in airline lounges. Just another obstacle to overcome. Hence, dislike for Qantas.
But, each to their own.
Oh, and I truly dislike tended bars in airline lounges. Just another obstacle to overcome. Hence, dislike for Qantas.
Jul 4, 2018, 7:39 am
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Recent thoughts on J-level breakfasts in the T3 lounges? From a scan of this thread it looks like CX or Qantas? Would prefer a hot buffet as will have a little one in tow. 10am on a Friday if that makes a difference.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Jul 4, 2018, 7:45 am
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CX by a country mile. You'll get a full English buffet style breakfast until 12 noon.
Jul 4, 2018, 9:59 am
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Jul 5, 2018, 2:55 pm
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I had some time last Saturday so I did a little lounge hopping.
BA Galleries First
Surly agent didn't believe I deserved entry when I handed over a LHR-HEL Club Europe BP. I said "I flew in in First Class" and he said "oh yeah? Oh what airline?" BA you twit, just scan the BP
The lounge is still fairly tired and the most open seating area had no chairs I could find with outlets
Booze wise they do a good job, especially if you're a scotch guy like me.
The breakfast spread was missing a lot of labeled items and though I was around for a while they didn't come out.
Qantas Lounge
I hadn't been to this lounge since it was the old Air Canada London Lounge
It's a really lovely space (though with very limited views) and the agents are very friendly. They'll also make you custom coffees from that barista station
Food spread was better than BA and they had smoked salmon.
I also took advantage of their showers which are very nice
Cathay First Lounge
Hard product wise this was the nicest lounge. I like the wooden decor and they arm chairs in front of the window facing an active runway with outlets at each seat was the perfect place to spend time
My only complaints are the booze is a little subpar and they're very limited in terms of snacks. They had a full sit down restaurant with a large breakfast menu but if you just want nibbles you're better off elsewhere.
BA Galleries First
Surly agent didn't believe I deserved entry when I handed over a LHR-HEL Club Europe BP. I said "I flew in in First Class" and he said "oh yeah? Oh what airline?" BA you twit, just scan the BP
The lounge is still fairly tired and the most open seating area had no chairs I could find with outlets
Booze wise they do a good job, especially if you're a scotch guy like me.
The breakfast spread was missing a lot of labeled items and though I was around for a while they didn't come out.
Qantas Lounge
I hadn't been to this lounge since it was the old Air Canada London Lounge
It's a really lovely space (though with very limited views) and the agents are very friendly. They'll also make you custom coffees from that barista station
Food spread was better than BA and they had smoked salmon.
I also took advantage of their showers which are very nice
Cathay First Lounge
Hard product wise this was the nicest lounge. I like the wooden decor and they arm chairs in front of the window facing an active runway with outlets at each seat was the perfect place to spend time
My only complaints are the booze is a little subpar and they're very limited in terms of snacks. They had a full sit down restaurant with a large breakfast menu but if you just want nibbles you're better off elsewhere.