Gatwick bag drop
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Sep 1, 2018, 6:05 am
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> What is the latest I can drop luggage the day before I fly?
- https://www.gatwickairport.com/at-th...fore-check-in/
Day before flying: Drop bag between 16:00 and 22:00
Day of flying: Flight must be before 15:15.
> can I guest someone into lounge as I’m flying first class
Yes, assuming they are flying on a BA/Oneworld flight on the same day. They will be able to go in the first lounge with you.
- https://www.gatwickairport.com/at-th...fore-check-in/
Day before flying: Drop bag between 16:00 and 22:00
Day of flying: Flight must be before 15:15.
> can I guest someone into lounge as I’m flying first class
Yes, assuming they are flying on a BA/Oneworld flight on the same day. They will be able to go in the first lounge with you.
Sep 1, 2018, 6:16 am
#3
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At this time of year there are flights to 23:00 hrs out of LGW on some days, so I suspect you could probably check in the bags to 22:00 hrs or even a little beyond. However on some days there aren't any flights after 21:30 so there is a risk there won't be any BA staff in check-in after 21:00 hrs. The way to find out is to check the last EDI, GLA or BCN flight since they are usually the last 3 services out of LGW on normal days. And then knock an hour off the departure time.
Sep 1, 2018, 6:29 am
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As CWS says I'd not leave until the last minute. I fly on a ski trip via LGW every year and check my Skis in the night before, but I think the latest I've done this is 18.30 or 19.30 in the oversize luggage. One time there was no one there but BA page them and the chap came over. So don't panic if no-one is around. All pretty seamless.
If you are staying at LGW I've used the Bloc hotel on a couple of occasions and it is okay. I've used the Hilton exec rooms and they are poor value. Indeed the way to them is the back of the hilton through the stinky corridors of the normal rooms. I was bored one day doing and overnight and I timed coming from the Hilton room and compared to coming form the Sofitel in the North terminal and the Sofitel via the wee train is faster. Premier Inn at LGW North is also very good.
I know you only asked about bag drop but I assume you are staying overnight and thought the extra hotel info would be useful
If you are staying at LGW I've used the Bloc hotel on a couple of occasions and it is okay. I've used the Hilton exec rooms and they are poor value. Indeed the way to them is the back of the hilton through the stinky corridors of the normal rooms. I was bored one day doing and overnight and I timed coming from the Hilton room and compared to coming form the Sofitel in the North terminal and the Sofitel via the wee train is faster. Premier Inn at LGW North is also very good.
I know you only asked about bag drop but I assume you are staying overnight and thought the extra hotel info would be useful
Sep 1, 2018, 6:41 am
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sorry c-w-s but if BA advertise a 22.00 cut off for the bag drop service then they should jolly well make sure staff are still there.
it should not be up to passengers to have to work out what time the last flight departure on any given day is to work out if the bag drop desk will be open or not.
it should not be up to passengers to have to work out what time the last flight departure on any given day is to work out if the bag drop desk will be open or not.
Sep 1, 2018, 6:47 am
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As CWS says I'd not leave until the last minute. I fly on a ski trip via LGW every year and check my Skis in the night before, but I think the latest I've done this is 18.30 or 19.30 in the oversize luggage. One time there was no one there but BA page them and the chap came over. So don't panic if no-one is around. All pretty seamless.
If you are staying at LGW I've used the Bloc hotel on a couple of occasions and it is okay. I've used the Hilton exec rooms and they are poor value. Indeed the way to them is the back of the hilton through the stinky corridors of the normal rooms. I was bored one day doing and overnight and I timed coming from the Hilton room and compared to coming form the Sofitel in the North terminal and the Sofitel via the wee train is faster. Premier Inn at LGW North is also very good.
I know you only asked about bag drop but I assume you are staying overnight and thought the extra hotel info would be useful
If you are staying at LGW I've used the Bloc hotel on a couple of occasions and it is okay. I've used the Hilton exec rooms and they are poor value. Indeed the way to them is the back of the hilton through the stinky corridors of the normal rooms. I was bored one day doing and overnight and I timed coming from the Hilton room and compared to coming form the Sofitel in the North terminal and the Sofitel via the wee train is faster. Premier Inn at LGW North is also very good.
I know you only asked about bag drop but I assume you are staying overnight and thought the extra hotel info would be useful
We use the Bloc hotel too. Fair value, very convienient with the reception being next to security. Bloc to lounge 10mins max.
Sep 1, 2018, 7:05 am
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Hi maties,long time no hear,
thankyou all for quick and helpful replies,
we are staying in he *yotel, the night before, should be fun!!?
but , because of that , we have no need to arrive early and ‘explore’ what is basically a bed,
we are doing our annual holiday using Amex 241,and the masses of points we accumulated when we were jet setters. This year sandals Barbados , never done sandals before but expecting great things.
to those who know me, I’m flying Thursday 13thif you are around .
thankyou all for quick and helpful replies,
we are staying in he *yotel, the night before, should be fun!!?
but , because of that , we have no need to arrive early and ‘explore’ what is basically a bed,
we are doing our annual holiday using Amex 241,and the masses of points we accumulated when we were jet setters. This year sandals Barbados , never done sandals before but expecting great things.
to those who know me, I’m flying Thursday 13thif you are around .
Sep 1, 2018, 8:17 am
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Hi Sards ... nice to see you here again, and enjoy the Sandals! A bit large for our tastes, we prefer the Sandals Royal Plantation, with only 74 rooms! And our next Caribbean (next year) only has 30! Small is beautiful!