London Gatwick South: First Lounge
 

I can announce the first lounge is open for GCH or F pax only. Very nice. Photos to follow

Excellent, thanks for passing the information along!

Fantastic news, thank you. They have had plenty of time to make sure it's fully stocked anyway!

Yes, my mother is in there now, says its packed and "nothing special". She said she is very underwhelmed.

Opinion is clearly divided on the subject! :)

Anyway, it's open [at last], and I'm looking forward to seeing BillyBleach's images [and anyone else's].

NOt sure if the access is being restricted as Aidy is in Clubrooms or maybe they literally only just opened as I arrived??

The entrance was through a backdoor staircase, the lifts weren't in use.

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Miserable day but nice location for the lounge overlooking the runway.

Food was only self service, but they did have a full english and continental breakfast laid on.

Also well stocked bar and champagne. Lots of staff available to help, some handing out chocolates.

There is no longer a menu to order from?! :o

Sorry the quality isn't as good as I thought, turns out theres a smudge on my phone camera lens.

As we entered they did mention this was a phased roll out for only GCH and F, maybe the kitchen isn't fully ready yet??

On a positive it is a significant improvement on the old LGW F lounge. Much more space, lots of seats. Quiet areas and a decent sized study (space for 8).

Also a quiet corner with 4-5 big comfy chairs (like the Library @ No.1 lounges - no photo though as I was concerned I was prying on those sitting there).

Champagne bar, food area and coffee all in a single area. All self service today, though I would be surprised if a menu service in some form didn't return as the self service area is small.



Obviously not the same level as GF at LHR but isn't doesn't need to be.

Good work there, Billy ... thanks ^