10 hours layover in T5-First Class ticket
Oct 27, 2018, 5:08 am
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You would have to be utterly delusional to willing want to spend 10 hours in any airport lounge - even the very best lounges in the world (which the T5 CCR certainly isn't). No amount of mediocre food or slightly-above-average drinks in the T5 CCR would it make it close to bearable.
Oct 27, 2018, 6:45 am
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You would have to be utterly delusional to willing want to spend 10 hours in any airport lounge - even the very best lounges in the world (which the T5 CCR certainly isn't). No amount of mediocre food or slightly-above-average drinks in the T5 CCR would it make it close to bearable.
But never mind a visit to our fine city of London with all that it offers (always something new to see !) ......... in a ten hour layover you could likely manage a mini-trip round the Cotswolds ......
Oct 27, 2018, 7:40 am
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I once had about 9 hours in the Malaysian F lounge in KL due to a booking foul up. Reading and eating and drinking and showering took up about 3 hours. Thereafter, something in the drink, perhaps the alcohol, meant that I didn't remember the last few hours. I don't think there was anything much to stay awake for.
My only memory is how great all the lounge attendants were.
My only memory is how great all the lounge attendants were.
Oct 27, 2018, 8:12 am
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I do like the sound of being able to visit CX and QF lounges in T3, however my CE flight is a domestic from T5.
So, does this sound plausible; Arrivals lounge T5, hop over to T3 and sample the delights of both the QF and CX lounges. Then back to T5 for the CCR?
Perhaps a couple of hours in each, people watching, sampling the fayre each place has to offer?
Many thanks to everyone who has offered their suggestions.
So, does this sound plausible; Arrivals lounge T5, hop over to T3 and sample the delights of both the QF and CX lounges. Then back to T5 for the CCR?
Perhaps a couple of hours in each, people watching, sampling the fayre each place has to offer?
Many thanks to everyone who has offered their suggestions.
Oct 27, 2018, 8:20 am
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The word "plausible" is open to challenge in this context, but in any case the above can't be done: Arrivals T5 is landside, and once you are landside you can't get to T3 very easily, particularly given the biometrics for UK and Ireland departures. You could in theory go to T3 first, then come back for the airside lounges in T5, but there is always the risk - not so far seen - of being declined lounge access in T3. A domestic destination may raise eyebrows.
Oct 27, 2018, 8:28 am
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Me and the Mrs. had a 7 hour morning layover at the CCR couple of months ago and I swear had it been 8 she had divorced me right then and there. Just saying.
Oct 27, 2018, 8:52 am
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Oct 27, 2018, 9:15 am
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I suppose I could always just ask for my luggage to be tagged to LHR, make my way oop north and be home in time for Bargain Hunt
Oct 27, 2018, 9:26 am
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Oct 27, 2018, 9:30 am
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Oct 27, 2018, 11:59 am
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Oct 28, 2018, 4:14 am
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Another question while we are here if that's ok; Is there anything I shouldn't miss out on in JFK? My flight is at 8:!5pm, so ill be making my way to T7 as soon as Im kicked out of my hotel.
Oct 28, 2018, 4:23 am
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What time is your hotel check out - if you can get a 1 or 2 pm check out I would head to the airport but if you get kicked out at 11am I might spend a couple of extra hours in NYC.
If in F from JFK you could try to get a spa treatment as well as visiting the new First lounge as well as the Club lounge and CCR at T7
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Oct 28, 2018, 5:08 am
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I myself am firmly with all those FT-ers who are in little doubt that there are far better things to do than spend entire days in an airport waiting room - aka lounge ; but of course the ultimate choice is entirely yours.
Would just add one last thought of my own, and it’s prompted by your comment at the very start of the thread when you talked about getting your “money’s worth”. I do believe there’s often a big gap between hype and reality in terms any facility / service which might be at times portrayed (usually by the operator or supplier concerned !) as luxurious and uber-special, whether in the air or on the ground. Whilst pleasant places to kill a little time, not even the very best international airport lounges (and I doubt too many folk would consider BA’s as amongst them) could ever be categorised as seventh wonders of the world, and so as always perhaps worth managing expectations.
Best of luck and have a safe trip ^
Oct 28, 2018, 8:27 am
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Well you’ve certainly been given plenty of ideas (inc. some fun banter to & fro ....), and whatever you decide I hope you enjoy the overall experience.
I myself am firmly with all those FT-ers who are in little doubt that there are far better things to do than spend entire days in an airport waiting room - aka lounge ; but of course the ultimate choice is entirely yours.
Would just add one last thought of my own, and it’s prompted by your comment at the very start of the thread when you talked about getting your “money’s worth”. I do believe there’s often a big gap between hype and reality in terms any facility / service which might be at times portrayed (usually by the operator or supplier concerned !) as luxurious and uber-special, whether in the air or on the ground. Whilst pleasant places to kill a little time, not even the very best international airport lounges (and I doubt too many folk would consider BA’s as amongst them) could ever be categorised as seventh wonders of the world, and so as always perhaps worth managing expectations.
Best of luck and have a safe trip ^