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Old Mar 15, 2019, 11:32 am
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Never used the First lounge before, but it’s so busy people are competing to even sit down, and first checkin had a queue out into the main area.

Is it often this busy?

I also struggled to find anyone who could help find some gluten free options. Every single one of the hot plates, and the sandwiches, were not an option.
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Old Mar 15, 2019, 11:35 am
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It tends to get more crowded and also check-in queues get longer when there is a widespread issue like the weather etc.
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Old Mar 15, 2019, 11:51 am
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Just left B gate lounge - was quiet as a mouse, and no queue for Elemis spa appointment. Was great!
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Old Mar 15, 2019, 12:54 pm
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Originally Posted by likethis
Never used the First lounge before, but it’s so busy people are competing to even sit down, and first checkin had a queue out into the main area.

Is it often this busy?

I also struggled to find anyone who could help find some gluten free options. Every single one of the hot plates, and the sandwiches, were not an option.
Would this be around 17 hrs on a Friday? If so, then this is a busy time thanks to the weekly commuters, who have a good chance of accumulating Gold / Emerald status with the regular travel. Thursdays can be slightly busier still, Tuesday evenings would be completely different. Saturday afternoon you would have the place to yourself, almost. I would guess the place will be a lot quieter in an hour from now if there aren't too many more delays but as LTN Phobia has guessed, about a third of flights are currently delayed by bad weather, typically 30-60 minutes area.

There should be the salad and tapas items available, but if you hang around the Refectory area between the individual tables then someone should become available. If it's busy then the staff will have their work cut out tidying up the plates etc, and to be honest I think the gluten free items held in store aren't that exciting (biscuits and cake from memory).
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