BA lounge access guidelines
Sep 30, 2017, 6:45 am
#121
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Sorry, all, for what is probably a too-common question, but...flying CE from LED, arriving into T5 at 5 PM. Flying out in F to the East Coast U.S.
That evening, when I arrive, what lounges might I have access to in order to grab dinner? I see the "same day" language, but elsewhere I have read that with a connecting F boarding pass on the same ticket I might have some access beyond the biz-class lounges. Any clarification would be appreciated.
That evening, when I arrive, what lounges might I have access to in order to grab dinner? I see the "same day" language, but elsewhere I have read that with a connecting F boarding pass on the same ticket I might have some access beyond the biz-class lounges. Any clarification would be appreciated.
Sep 30, 2017, 6:49 am
#122
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Sorry, all, for what is probably a too-common question, but...flying CE from LED, arriving into T5 at 5 PM. Flying out in F to the East Coast U.S.
That evening, when I arrive, what lounges might I have access to in order to grab dinner? I see the "same day" language, but elsewhere I have read that with a connecting F boarding pass on the same ticket I might have some access beyond the biz-class lounges. Any clarification would be appreciated.
That evening, when I arrive, what lounges might I have access to in order to grab dinner? I see the "same day" language, but elsewhere I have read that with a connecting F boarding pass on the same ticket I might have some access beyond the biz-class lounges. Any clarification would be appreciated.
Are you flying out to the US the same day you arrive or are you overnighting in LHR?
If overnighting then you will be leaving the airport and will not have access to the lounge.
If flying out to the US later that evening then your F boarding pass will give you access to the Concorde Room ( assuming you are flying with BA out of T5) with its dining room
Regards
TBS
Oct 1, 2017, 6:55 am
#123
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Thanks for the quick response. I will be overnighting at LHR and flying out the next morning. However, I am curious - can you clarify your second statement? I mean, I agree, I will be leaving the airport and staying the night at a hotel, by choice, but since I have a same-ticket connection, could one not remain airside in transit if they wished?
Oct 1, 2017, 6:58 am
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Thanks for the quick response. I will be overnighting at LHR and flying out the next morning. However, I am curious - can you clarify your second statement? I mean, I agree, I will be leaving the airport and staying the night at a hotel, by choice, but since I have a same-ticket connection, could one not remain airside in transit if they wished?
Oct 1, 2017, 6:58 am
#125
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Thanks for the quick response. I will be overnighting at LHR and flying out the next morning. However, I am curious - can you clarify your second statement? I mean, I agree, I will be leaving the airport and staying the night at a hotel, by choice, but since I have a same-ticket connection, could one not remain airside in transit if they wished?
You could not do this at LHR as the staff at the boarding pass check point will not let you through with a boarding pass for the next day ( effectively airside including lounges will be closed from the last departure until 0500 ( for T5) the next day ( at some other airports elsewhere in the world you could stay airside throughout the night)
Regards
TBS
Oct 9, 2017, 9:28 am
#127
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I'm flying JFK-LHR-AUH on an Avios redemption ticket in December. The JFK-LHR segment is in Club World and LHR-AUH is in First and the booking is all on one ticket/PNR. Will I have access to the CCR in JFK on departure? I've read through the lounge access guidelines and couldn't determine the answer.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Oct 9, 2017, 9:43 am
#128
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I'm flying JFK-LHR-AUH on an Avios redemption ticket in December. The JFK-LHR segment is in Club World and LHR-AUH is in First and the booking is all on one ticket/PNR. Will I have access to the CCR in JFK on departure? I've read through the lounge access guidelines and couldn't determine the answer.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Oct 9, 2017, 12:27 pm
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Oct 13, 2017, 12:48 pm
#130
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Bit of an awkward one, travelling overnight tonight DKR-MAD longhaul then a pig's tail MAD-LHR all on Iberia and arriving into T5 as BA Gold in Y. I am guessing I'm out of luck for the arrivals lounge which is a pain as I'm going straight from T5 to a friend's wedding. Any chance with the LH DKR-MAD BP or is it a don't even try scenario?
Oct 13, 2017, 1:47 pm
#131
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Heathrow T5 Business Lounge?
I did not want to start a new thread for this, hope someone can answer.
I fly a lot in Club out of LHR T5. However 2 questions I have never figured out.
1. Is there champagne in the Galleries lounge? If yes, where? Is it available in the morning?
2. Is there only one Galleries lounge in this terminal? I always go through security and turn left and walk to the end.
But when I flew in First, as if I remember seeing another one somewhere....
I fly a lot in Club out of LHR T5. However 2 questions I have never figured out.
1. Is there champagne in the Galleries lounge? If yes, where? Is it available in the morning?
2. Is there only one Galleries lounge in this terminal? I always go through security and turn left and walk to the end.
But when I flew in First, as if I remember seeing another one somewhere....
Oct 13, 2017, 1:53 pm
#132
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1. Is there champagne in the Galleries lounge? If yes, where? Is it available in the morning?
2. Is there only one Galleries lounge in this terminal? I always go through security and turn left and walk to the end.
But when I flew in First, as if I remember seeing another one somewhere....
2. Is there only one Galleries lounge in this terminal? I always go through security and turn left and walk to the end.
But when I flew in First, as if I remember seeing another one somewhere....
2. There are three Galleries Club lounges (North, South and T5B), plus Galleries First and Galleries Arrivals. It sounds like you use Galleries Club North. In the South lounge complex, Galleries Club South is above the Galleries First lounge and Concorde Room.
Oct 13, 2017, 1:54 pm
#133
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Oct 13, 2017, 1:56 pm
#134
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T5B is generally the quietest, but you need plenty of time and know how to get back to T5A if your flight isn't departing from one of the satellites (T5B or T5C).
In T5A, South is more spacious although doesn't have a terrace like the North lounge does.
In T5A, South is more spacious although doesn't have a terrace like the North lounge does.
Oct 13, 2017, 2:00 pm
#135
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Is there a way of knowing in advance if the flight departs from there? They usually only show the gate 45 mins before dep...?