LHR T5 lounge advice for first timers
#16
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,059
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I don't think this will work. The lounge agents scan your guest's BP as you enter and I'm pretty sure the particular guest is logged, so that if you try and guest someone else in at another lounge within T5, it'll be a no.
I agree with Wong Jnr that I would just go straight to the B lounge, I prefer it to the T5A lounges.
I agree with Wong Jnr that I would just go straight to the B lounge, I prefer it to the T5A lounges.
#17
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Toronto
Programs: BA Exec Club - Demoted to Bronze and re-promoted to Silver alongside AC Elite 50K (gold) in 2022
Posts: 391
Assuming you can get access - the Lounge at the B gates is the best by far. Better views, more seats, in better nick and the same choices of food and drink. (if you ask for Champagne - you can get it!! And no queue for a bathroom!!
I always head to the B lounge first - but no showers! If your flight is from the C gates, there is a elevator which takes you back down to the shuttle - but only one platform and so you may have to miss one (on the wrong track to your platform) before getting the shuttle - so leave more time. I don't think an A380 can go from the A gates, but when I've been bused to my YYZ flight from the A gates, you have to walk back via a below groud passage which runs under the people mover. It's not a bad walk - just very lonely. If you decide to stay in the main terminal, the North Lounge is usually a tad quieter!
I always head to the B lounge first - but no showers! If your flight is from the C gates, there is a elevator which takes you back down to the shuttle - but only one platform and so you may have to miss one (on the wrong track to your platform) before getting the shuttle - so leave more time. I don't think an A380 can go from the A gates, but when I've been bused to my YYZ flight from the A gates, you have to walk back via a below groud passage which runs under the people mover. It's not a bad walk - just very lonely. If you decide to stay in the main terminal, the North Lounge is usually a tad quieter!
#18
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 1,036
Sorry if this has already been asked. As a regular LGWer I am having to trek over to LHR to fly LHR to ABZ. (I'm can't even remember the last time I was in T5!!) As I am flying CE, (and don't want to look too lost) which lounge would be best to use for departures to ABZ?
#19
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 267
This lounge does seem to get really busy at times though.
#21
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 32
Of the two lounges in T5A, I used to prefer the North lounge when I used Galleries. It may get a little busier, but it was always pretty quiet in my usual spot out on the terrace, which is the best place in the terminal for views of the apron & runway.
#22
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: BA executive club Gold, United milage plus Gold
Posts: 58
In case, you can't get both of your guests into the BA lounges: Before getting silver status, I have used the Plaza Premium Lounge on the north side of the terminal 5a. Its not as fancy as the BA lounge but a great deal better than sitting in the open waiting area which can get very crowded indeed.
#23
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cardiff
Programs: qatar airways platinum
Posts: 731
Correct, there is a guest slot in FLY attached to the BP, and if it gets ticked on one entry then it will not allow another. An advantage of this is that the second BP is also scanned and can then be used to exit and re-enter a lounge should (for example) the bearer wish to pop out to a shop.
#24
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Yes, however you are still the host, and if you have left the airport then your guest may be asked about this. But in principle, and certainly if you are also in the lounge, the guest can leave, do some shopping (etc) and return to the lounge.
#25
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cardiff
Programs: qatar airways platinum
Posts: 731
Thanks, we are on the same flight. My guest will be interested in the sops, I am happy to remain in the lounge.