LHR T3 CX F lounge or BA F lounge?
Dec 10, 2016, 12:37 am
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LHR T3 CX F lounge or BA F lounge?
Good morning all.
I and Mrs drpabs are off to NBO soon (21st Dec since you ask) from LHR T3 (in F, natch). I've heard good things about the new CX F lounge in T3 so the simple question is: which should we go to, the BA F lounge or the CX F lounge? Our flight leaves at 0855 so brekkie will be the order of the day.
I and Mrs drpabs are off to NBO soon (21st Dec since you ask) from LHR T3 (in F, natch). I've heard good things about the new CX F lounge in T3 so the simple question is: which should we go to, the BA F lounge or the CX F lounge? Our flight leaves at 0855 so brekkie will be the order of the day.
Dec 10, 2016, 1:24 am
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You'll find the info you need within the T3 Lounge thread. Frustratingly, I'm on mobile so cannot link properly (sorry).
Question was asked recently, and the clear response was CX.
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Question was asked recently, and the clear response was CX.
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Dec 10, 2016, 1:27 am
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The breakfast options remain more comprehensive in the BA First lounge, but assuming you're not drinking alcohol, all other factors point you to the Cathay lounge. [OK, BA's dining room has a fantastic view on to the apron]. The main thread is here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...e-reviews.html
I've put comments and photos in the first post, and there are various third party links with other photos and impressions.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...e-reviews.html
I've put comments and photos in the first post, and there are various third party links with other photos and impressions.
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Dec 10, 2016, 1:28 am
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This may go against the grain, but other than the food I was a little disappointed with the CX F lounge. It didn't encourage me to relax - too much light, no privacy. So for me, the BA F lounge is a better bet.
I did wonder if the CX business lounge might have been a better bet and if it would be more relaxed?
I did wonder if the CX business lounge might have been a better bet and if it would be more relaxed?
Dec 10, 2016, 1:32 am
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I am a bit surprised, since for an occasional visitor, my view is that the Cathay First lounge is one of the finest in the aviation world. It's not big (50 seats, a tenth of the size of CCR) and there's one main seating area, so I can see your point about privacy, but note there is a small and private sofa seating area if you go down the Pantry and turn right along the windows.
Dec 10, 2016, 6:11 am
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I am a bit surprised, since for an occasional visitor, my view is that the Cathay First lounge is one of the finest in the aviation world. It's not big (50 seats, a tenth of the size of CCR) and there's one main seating area, so I can see your point about privacy, but note there is a small and private sofa seating area if you go down the Pantry and turn right along the windows.
Dec 10, 2016, 8:59 am
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It's a close run thing. If you have time for one, either will be fine. If you want food with attentive table service, go to CX. If you want to get yourself a drink and sit down in a more secluded style, go to BA.
If you have time, try both.
If you have time, try both.
Dec 10, 2016, 10:05 am
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Funnily enough, in today's Financial Times, the nonpareil Tyler Brűlé made a very brief reference to the new lounge in his The Fast Lane column. To quote: "Sat down briefly in Cathay's new lounge (turn down the lights and music please), then trekked out to the gate".
[He then made the mistake of taking a car from HKG to town during the rush hour, rather than the Airport Express - what an amateur! - and got stuck in a 2 hour traffic jam].
[He then made the mistake of taking a car from HKG to town during the rush hour, rather than the Airport Express - what an amateur! - and got stuck in a 2 hour traffic jam].
Dec 11, 2016, 2:05 pm
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I had breakfast in the new CX lounge just the other day. It was fanastic. I ordered the eggs royale and then asked if I could also have the pancakes, to which the reply was "Of course sir, you can have as much as you like!"
Both were delicious.
Both were delicious.
Dec 11, 2016, 2:19 pm
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Funnily enough, in today's Financial Times, the nonpareil Tyler Brűlé made a very brief reference to the new lounge in his The Fast Lane column. To quote: "Sat down briefly in Cathay's new lounge (turn down the lights and music please), then trekked out to the gate".
[He then made the mistake of taking a car from HKG to town during the rush hour, rather than the Airport Express - what an amateur! - and got stuck in a 2 hour traffic jam].
[He then made the mistake of taking a car from HKG to town during the rush hour, rather than the Airport Express - what an amateur! - and got stuck in a 2 hour traffic jam].
Back on OT - try both and know better next time. For me it is CX would not darken the doors of BA F lounge.
Dec 11, 2016, 2:41 pm
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A little OT but I have waited an hour for a taxi in central and then spent another 30 mins getting to the Conrad. My preferred option these days is a taxi to central.
Back on OT - try both and know better next time. For me it is CX would not darken the doors of BA F lounge.
Back on OT - try both and know better next time. For me it is CX would not darken the doors of BA F lounge.