BA31 LHR-HKG in CW, which lounge??
Jan 14, 2019, 7:37 am
#16
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: QF, TK, VA, SQ
Posts: 695
I've not been to T5B before, but as someone who can use the First wing/lounge- is it worth heading to T5B instead of the Galleries First lounge? Galleries First has been pretty hectic most of the time that I've flown through it, thought it might have just been a 'peak hour' kinda issue...
Jan 14, 2019, 8:00 am
#17
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 270
Not sure I get the question. Basically it is in a row A - B - C so B is in between A and C. It is not separate piers. Simply get off the train at B gates then when announced get back on the same train for B going to C.
Other choice is to walk, there is a great guide here on how to do it. Just take the elevator to the lowest level. I have done the walk with my two boys since they were five. Something different and fun and gets some exercise in us.
(As was posted you will need to know the walking route back in case you are from A10, very unlikely but be prepared as you cannot take the train back). You will get plenty of notice, just watch the boards.
Ignore all the signs on the boards when A gates to wait. Just go straight to B to enjoy a good lounge. You can also order champagne from the staff if that is your preference. Spa I think has less of a queue as well.
KF
Jan 15, 2019, 8:35 pm
#18
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: San Diego
Programs: Plat Pro AAdvantage, but defected to BAEC
Posts: 1,222
I got to use the T5b lounge for the first time on Jan 6th when flying back to LAX. I was originally at the CCR and headed to the B terminal via the tunnel shortly after the gate was announced. I got to the gate only to be told that there would be a 20-30 min delay in boarding (turns out the original aircraft went tech despite being on the ground for the last 23hrs) and was advised to head up to the lounge to wait. What an oasis of calm up there. This is how I remember what airport lounges used to be!
I wonder if next year I can ask the CCR to give me an LPGS sippy cup to go and I’ll hang out there instead!
I wonder if next year I can ask the CCR to give me an LPGS sippy cup to go and I’ll hang out there instead!
Jan 16, 2019, 6:29 am
#19
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NW London and NW Sydney
Programs: BA Diamond, Hilton Bronze, A3 Diamond, IHG *G
Posts: 6,344
I've not been to T5B before, but as someone who can use the First wing/lounge- is it worth heading to T5B instead of the Galleries First lounge? Galleries First has been pretty hectic most of the time that I've flown through it, thought it might have just been a 'peak hour' kinda issue...