Old Feb 6, 17, 9:33 am
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Open 05:15 to 20:00 hrs daily, for Gold/Emerald and First passengers, plus guest, usual oneworld rules apply.

Buffet from 05:15, menu food from 7am

For the Gatwick South BA User Guide, click here.
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London Gatwick South: First Lounge

Old Feb 4, 17, 3:36 am
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London Gatwick South: First Lounge

I can announce the first lounge is open for GCH or F pax only. Very nice. Photos to follow
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Old Feb 4, 17, 3:38 am
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Excellent, thanks for passing the information along!
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Fantastic news, thank you. They have had plenty of time to make sure it's fully stocked anyway!
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Yes, my mother is in there now, says its packed and "nothing special". She said she is very underwhelmed.
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Originally Posted by BillyBleach
I can announce the first lounge is open for GCH or F pax only. Very nice. Photos to follow
Originally Posted by Dave_C
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].
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Old Feb 4, 17, 4:05 am
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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.
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Old Feb 4, 17, 4:09 am
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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.
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There is no longer a menu to order from?!
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Sorry the quality isn't as good as I thought, turns out theres a smudge on my phone camera lens.
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Originally Posted by ba_cityflyer
There is no longer a menu to order from?!
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??
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Old Feb 4, 17, 4:15 am
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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.
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Good work there, Billy ... thanks ^
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