Feb 6, 2017, 8:46 am
Last edit by: Genius1
Open 05:15 to the last flight daily, for Silver/Sapphire and Club passengers, plus guest(s) where applicable, usual oneworld rules apply.
For the Gatwick South BA User Guide, click here.
Details on the First lounge can be found here:https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...st-lounge.html
Review: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...ub-lounge.html
For the Gatwick South BA User Guide, click here.
Details on the First lounge can be found here:https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...st-lounge.html
Review: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...ub-lounge.html
London Gatwick South: British Airways Club Lounge
Feb 5, 2017, 1:46 am
#16
Join Date: Aug 2013
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A few more photos and notes from Day 1...
The toilets, as you can see, are significantly nicer than the CCR in terms of finish - no lino here. However there are only 3 cubicles in the Gents, and already a wait for those even with the lounge half empty. I fear this will be a significant annoyance at busy times. Oh, and the flushes don't work properly.
Also note that there are currently no chargers in the tables - the gaps where these should be are covered with plain wood. I wonder if these chargers are what failed the electrical/safety test, so they had to take them out? In the interim, there are still mains plugs underneath the tables which you can access, but it requires a bit of fiddling. Hopefully they will get this sorted in due course.
The toilets, as you can see, are significantly nicer than the CCR in terms of finish - no lino here. However there are only 3 cubicles in the Gents, and already a wait for those even with the lounge half empty. I fear this will be a significant annoyance at busy times. Oh, and the flushes don't work properly.
Also note that there are currently no chargers in the tables - the gaps where these should be are covered with plain wood. I wonder if these chargers are what failed the electrical/safety test, so they had to take them out? In the interim, there are still mains plugs underneath the tables which you can access, but it requires a bit of fiddling. Hopefully they will get this sorted in due course.
Last edited by Ldnn1; Feb 5, 2017 at 1:55 am
Feb 5, 2017, 2:02 am
#17
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
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Feb 5, 2017, 2:18 am
#19
Join Date: Aug 2013
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Feb 5, 2017, 2:23 am
#20
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: North East
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Looks as if it will be very well appointed once the last few niggles get sorted.Brilliant photographs and a much improved offering that is well deserved and long overdue at LGW. Now it should hold it's own status above that of what previously was just a larger outstation lounge.
Feb 5, 2017, 2:26 am
#21
Join Date: May 2010
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,144
A few more photos and notes from Day 1...
The toilets, as you can see, are significantly nicer than the CCR in terms of finish - no lino here. However there are only 3 cubicles in the Gents, and already a wait for those even with the lounge half empty. I fear this will be a significant annoyance at busy times. Oh, and the flushes don't work properly.
Also note that there are currently no chargers in the tables - the gaps where these should be are covered with plain wood. I wonder if these chargers are what failed the electrical/safety test, so they had to take them out? In the interim, there are still mains plugs underneath the tables which you can access, but it requires a bit of fiddling. Hopefully they will get this sorted in due course.
The toilets, as you can see, are significantly nicer than the CCR in terms of finish - no lino here. However there are only 3 cubicles in the Gents, and already a wait for those even with the lounge half empty. I fear this will be a significant annoyance at busy times. Oh, and the flushes don't work properly.
Also note that there are currently no chargers in the tables - the gaps where these should be are covered with plain wood. I wonder if these chargers are what failed the electrical/safety test, so they had to take them out? In the interim, there are still mains plugs underneath the tables which you can access, but it requires a bit of fiddling. Hopefully they will get this sorted in due course.
Feb 5, 2017, 3:16 am
#24
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Nice work, Ldnn1 ... thanks for your time doing that. ^
Yes, that looks a very pleasant Lounge indeed. And good to see they appear to have left space for people to move, instead of cramming in as many seats as possible.
Yes, that looks a very pleasant Lounge indeed. And good to see they appear to have left space for people to move, instead of cramming in as many seats as possible.
Feb 5, 2017, 3:25 am
#25
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Looks as if it will be very well appointed once the last few niggles get sorted.Brilliant photographs and a much improved offering that is well deserved and long overdue at LGW. Now it should hold it's own status above that of what previously was just a larger outstation lounge.
Feb 5, 2017, 3:28 am
#26
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Born Laurieston, lived Glasgow, Singapore, Ft Lauderdale, Hyderabad, Edinburgh
Programs: BAEC Gold,
Posts: 8
Saved embarrassment
After all the negativity about the lounges last week I was just about to post about how pleasantly surprised I was with the quality of the temporary lounges, as I was really impressed with them. Thought I would check out the latest thread on the subject and just as well I did as I have been enjoying the new lounge without even realising it.
i guess that us why they are coming round offering guests chocolates; the ones you normally get in first, also why there are so many staff hanging around -watching.
still don't see many charging points in the main seating areas.
i guess that us why they are coming round offering guests chocolates; the ones you normally get in first, also why there are so many staff hanging around -watching.
still don't see many charging points in the main seating areas.
Last edited by Travelling_Bairn; Feb 5, 2017 at 3:46 am Reason: Additional thoughts
Feb 5, 2017, 3:33 am
#27
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 13
Full Opening
Regards
Feb 5, 2017, 4:01 am
#28
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,014
Really like the look of it so thanks for the photos. Airy and comfortable. The two-tiers is clever although I hope it doesn't make the acoustics annoying.
Feb 5, 2017, 5:28 am
#30
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Programs: BA Gold, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 650
WOW!!!
I have to say the pictures make it look nicer than the first lounge next door although I realise the food/drink offering is less!! Looks better than any of the LHR Club lounges!
shall look forward to my visit in 3 weeks. Have an 8 hour layover between flights so was dreading being stuck in the Speedbird lounge!!
I have to say the pictures make it look nicer than the first lounge next door although I realise the food/drink offering is less!! Looks better than any of the LHR Club lounges!
shall look forward to my visit in 3 weeks. Have an 8 hour layover between flights so was dreading being stuck in the Speedbird lounge!!