Heathrow T5 any short cut to South lounge
Apr 19, 2018, 8:15 am
#1
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Heathrow T5 any short cut to South lounge
Hi
Last month flew from T5, after fast track security at far end of building near BA Club check in we went left, then downstairs and then right and them upstairs again. It felt like we walked a long way and back on ourselves. Is there a shortcut or a lift we can take please by maybe turning right after security? Thanks
Last month flew from T5, after fast track security at far end of building near BA Club check in we went left, then downstairs and then right and them upstairs again. It felt like we walked a long way and back on ourselves. Is there a shortcut or a lift we can take please by maybe turning right after security? Thanks
Apr 19, 2018, 8:17 am
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There is a short cut but it involves getting gold/OW Emerald status or flying first class.
Seriously, you did it right.
Seriously, you did it right.
Last edited by Cymro; Apr 19, 2018 at 8:26 am
Apr 19, 2018, 8:34 am
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Apr 19, 2018, 9:18 am
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Indeed. Like train stations are now 'destinations' for shopping (See St Pancras, London Bridge). The actual facilitating of passenger travel is a secondary design consideration.
"St Pancras International is more than just a mainline railway station linking London with Europe: It’s an extraordinary retail, social and cultural destination loved by commuters and visitors alike."
In much the same vein, BA could be described as a pension fund that flies a few aircraft on the side.
"St Pancras International is more than just a mainline railway station linking London with Europe: It’s an extraordinary retail, social and cultural destination loved by commuters and visitors alike."
In much the same vein, BA could be described as a pension fund that flies a few aircraft on the side.
Apr 20, 2018, 1:57 am
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Accept and move on. However I have to say I am increasingly enjoying the experience of checking in and doing security in the F wing. So smooth.
Although this week by flight was out of B gates anyway so ended up walking straight through the lounge, out the other side and down to the transit tunnel without stopping. At 05:20 I don't really care whether my comfy chair is a J lounge one or an F. But gate proximity is worth it. I think that B gates lounge is ok actually.
Although this week by flight was out of B gates anyway so ended up walking straight through the lounge, out the other side and down to the transit tunnel without stopping. At 05:20 I don't really care whether my comfy chair is a J lounge one or an F. But gate proximity is worth it. I think that B gates lounge is ok actually.
Apr 20, 2018, 5:36 am
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Yes, in almost all cases.
I do, however, ensure I try any free alcoholic samples on offer - before invariably deciding they wouldn’t meet my HBO requirements for the return journey that I’d somehow initially overlooked having been taken in by this retailing extravaganza
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I do, however, ensure I try any free alcoholic samples on offer - before invariably deciding they wouldn’t meet my HBO requirements for the return journey that I’d somehow initially overlooked having been taken in by this retailing extravaganza
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