Elemis Spa Closing Permanently in All Lounges
Apr 24, 2021, 3:17 am
#17
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: British Airways GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond & Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,612
Or build new showers in the spa, then modernise the old showers to be new HVAC + more new showers if there is space
Apr 24, 2021, 4:44 am
#20
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Canada, USA, Europe
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 31,452
I was Gold for about 20 years when I flew on BA. I think I used the spa benefit three times, and that’s including F flights. You didn’t miss much. A 13 minute massage half-clothed isn’t much to write home about.
Apr 24, 2021, 4:56 am
#21
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 243
The JFK spa is the only really loss. I used it multiple times - supper in the lounge, head massage and shower then straight to sleep on the upper deck as soon as wheels were up. No more more spa and no 747s!
Apr 24, 2021, 6:42 am
#23
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: London, UK
Posts: 5,655
If they did proper treatments like Qantas does for their first class passengers, then it would be worth it. But the current set-up was never great. Now that there's much fewer first class across the fleet, they've got the opportunity to really up the service levels. I doubt it'll ever compete with the like of Lufthansa or Air France, but at least they have the potential now.
Apr 24, 2021, 6:56 am
#24
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: BA GGL & GfL, AA LTP, Marriott (sigh) Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,232
indeed! i am happy to tolerate that horrid sucking noise if it means an updated cubicle that doesnt leak everywhere or turn into a custom steam sauna after 5 mins!
Apr 24, 2021, 7:45 am
#25
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: somewhere north of stateside...
Posts: 4,152
It'd be amazing if they'd use the space for a proper gym. Maybe less of interest to those departing the UK, but on longer connections it'd be wonderful.
My last few long layovers I've booked a spa appointment at the Sofitel and used their gym in advance.
My last few long layovers I've booked a spa appointment at the Sofitel and used their gym in advance.
Apr 24, 2021, 8:44 am
#26
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Cambridge, UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,366
My first reaction was yet another service being "enhanced" but soon realised I never used the spa treatments so no great loss really. Hopefully an opportunity to expand and offer more facilities in the lounges.
Apr 24, 2021, 9:11 am
#27
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,925
I used to enjoy the chair massage although they were not well maintained and often bits of you slipped out while the massage was going on. Once the leg device kept shortening, forcing my lower leg out and I had to repeatedly apply pressure to straighten it which was not what you want in any form of relaxation therapy.
The T3 spa always seemed to be closed.
The QF spa always fully booked and mere BA F passengers could never get an appointment.
The only airport spa that seemed to run remotely like it should was the TG at BKK.
The T3 spa always seemed to be closed.
The QF spa always fully booked and mere BA F passengers could never get an appointment.
The only airport spa that seemed to run remotely like it should was the TG at BKK.
Apr 24, 2021, 9:19 am
#28
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: GLA
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 2,961
Apr 24, 2021, 9:44 am
#30
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Cambridge, UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,366
I never used the showers at LHR or LGW but have at various long haul outposts as it was always nice to have a shower and a change of clothes before a night flight home, especially from hot and humid countries. After a day out in Bangkok or Mumbai you really need a good scrub.