Anyone else skipping The Cabanas lately?
Jun 17, 2015, 3:29 am
#1
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Anyone else skipping The Cabanas lately?
I have to say, the state of the CCR Cabanas are an embarrassment. The shower cubicles are falling apart and the cheap plastic used is glaringly obvious. The dirt and mold is fully visible.
It is disgusting.
You get no sheet or linens to put on the day bed. A day bed which has now been in use for 7 years. Sure, they give you this blanket wrapped in plastic. But using that as a sheet you have no blanket.
They did some tests on the Tube and discovered a wonderful cocktail of germs and organisms. Imagine what they would find on the day beds in a Cabana...
YUK
CCR/LHR T5 Lounges refresh is long overdue. At least make it right this time BA. Add some private rooms without showers also. *SLUURP* *SLUUURP*
It is disgusting.
You get no sheet or linens to put on the day bed. A day bed which has now been in use for 7 years. Sure, they give you this blanket wrapped in plastic. But using that as a sheet you have no blanket.
They did some tests on the Tube and discovered a wonderful cocktail of germs and organisms. Imagine what they would find on the day beds in a Cabana...
YUK
CCR/LHR T5 Lounges refresh is long overdue. At least make it right this time BA. Add some private rooms without showers also. *SLUURP* *SLUUURP*
Jun 17, 2015, 3:54 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2000
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The pictures I have seen reflect what you describe. Personally, I can see that having the use of a Cabana for a shower and a nap could be very useful when at T5 for a long connection, but I've never understood why some people feel the need to book one to "maximise the First experience". When staying in a hotel I wouldn't spend unnecessary time in the en-suite bathroom when I could be in the bar! Particularly one which has such great people and plane watching opportunities.
Jun 17, 2015, 4:06 am
#3
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It is for me a strange decision by BA to let this Flagship area fall into disrepair in such a way.
Maybe tweeting a picture and linking BA might embarrass them into doing something about it.
personally I couldn't see myself using a Cabana, If i had a layover long enough to warrant going to sleep, and the disposable income of flying F(which is who this lounge is built for) I would book a room in the Sofitel for a few hours.
Maybe tweeting a picture and linking BA might embarrass them into doing something about it.
personally I couldn't see myself using a Cabana, If i had a layover long enough to warrant going to sleep, and the disposable income of flying F(which is who this lounge is built for) I would book a room in the Sofitel for a few hours.
Jun 17, 2015, 4:12 am
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I have to say, the state of the CCR Cabanas are an embarrassment. The shower cubicles are falling apart and the cheap plastic used is glaringly obvious. The dirt and mold is fully visible.
It is disgusting.
You get no sheet or linens to put on the day bed. A day bed which has now been in use for 7 years. Sure, they give you this blanket wrapped in plastic. But using that as a sheet you have no blanket.
They did some tests on the Tube and discovered a wonderful cocktail of germs and organisms. Imagine what they would find on the day beds in a Cabana...
YUK
It is disgusting.
You get no sheet or linens to put on the day bed. A day bed which has now been in use for 7 years. Sure, they give you this blanket wrapped in plastic. But using that as a sheet you have no blanket.
They did some tests on the Tube and discovered a wonderful cocktail of germs and organisms. Imagine what they would find on the day beds in a Cabana...
YUK
Jun 17, 2015, 4:40 am
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Remember the response to the video of a dirty first suite a couple of months ago.
Other than a 'sorry' and 'we will do better' have BA actually done anything?
Jun 17, 2015, 4:47 am
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Jun 17, 2015, 5:13 am
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Jun 17, 2015, 5:15 am
#10
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I'm not sure what BA mean by "Cabana" but most people would visualise.......
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...oolcabana.html
Mind you............I'd also like to hear BA's definition of the word "fast-track"
As someone said, unless you are absolutely desperate to sleep why would you go and sit in the bog when there is a lounge outside?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...oolcabana.html
Mind you............I'd also like to hear BA's definition of the word "fast-track"
As someone said, unless you are absolutely desperate to sleep why would you go and sit in the bog when there is a lounge outside?
Jun 17, 2015, 5:48 am
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Last one I was in the ceiling above the shower looked at risk of collapse - large stain / moisture spreading from the corner and some notable sagging...
Jun 17, 2015, 6:37 am
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Jun 17, 2015, 6:46 am
#13
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The pictures I have seen reflect what you describe. Personally, I can see that having the use of a Cabana for a shower and a nap could be very useful when at T5 for a long connection, but I've never understood why some people feel the need to book one to "maximise the First experience". When staying in a hotel I wouldn't spend unnecessary time in the en-suite bathroom when I could be in the bar! Particularly one which has such great people and plane watching opportunities.
Jun 17, 2015, 7:18 am
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Now Petrus, you know the only way to get one is to rock up to Quintissential and explain you are a Muslim and need to pray before the flight. Do remember not to have a glass of LPGS in your hand at the time.