Tampa Lounge
Apr 9, 2023, 3:55 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1,110
Yes you can. Even if you were flying economy you would have been able to take your guest in. The BA Silver is what is giving you guest entitlement as opposed to your class of travel.
For future reference, I recommend a quick read through of the oneworld lounge access policy.
https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges
For future reference, I recommend a quick read through of the oneworld lounge access policy.
https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges
Apr 9, 2023, 4:49 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 7
As a thrifty Scotsman I feel I need to let you know that you will have to pay for the majority of food and drink in the Tampa lounge. There was one free gin, the same with lager. There was some free buffet food, but it didn’t look particularly appetising. Food ordered of the menu had to be paid for. I haven’t experienced this before.
We decided to get burger and chips from the food mall down stairs and bring it back to the lounge. Good move as the flight was delayed and the onboard food wasn’t served until 10.00 pm.
We decided to get burger and chips from the food mall down stairs and bring it back to the lounge. Good move as the flight was delayed and the onboard food wasn’t served until 10.00 pm.
Apr 9, 2023, 5:22 am
#4
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: UK
Programs: BA Exec Club, Flying Blue
Posts: 644
As a thrifty Scotsman I feel I need to let you know that you will have to pay for the majority of food and drink in the Tampa lounge. There was one free gin, the same with lager. There was some free buffet food, but it didn’t look particularly appetising. Food ordered of the menu had to be paid for. I haven’t experienced this before.
We decided to get burger and chips from the food mall down stairs and bring it back to the lounge. Good move as the flight was delayed and the onboard food wasn’t served until 10.00 pm.
We decided to get burger and chips from the food mall down stairs and bring it back to the lounge. Good move as the flight was delayed and the onboard food wasn’t served until 10.00 pm.
Basic drinks are available for free (well drinks in American terms), that is house red and white wine, draft beer, gin, vodka, bourbon , sodas etc. Premium drinks are available but are chargeable.
There are snacks available for free (crisps, peanuts, candy, cubes of cheese, nachos etc) and sometimes soup, avocado toast or hot dogs or similar as well.
More substantial food (sandwiches, burgers etc) are available to order and have to be paid for.
There shouldn't be a limit on the number/quanitity of the free items (within reason).
Tipping of the bar staff is generally expected.
BA used to arrange vouchers for premium drink and food for BA passengers - but no longer.
Apr 9, 2023, 5:48 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,596
The chocolate chip cookies just on the right as you enter the lounge aren't bad. Free flowing soft drinks at the tended bar without obligation to tip the bar tender. Theres also outside smoking area just beyond Starbucks as you walk up to the BA gate of you're so inclined. While.the lounge wasnt QF First or CX Pier quality, it did the job pre flight. TPA as an airport I found to be a breath of fresh air compared to other US Airports. Just worked well from a passenger perspective.
Apr 9, 2023, 7:23 am
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: GLA
Programs: BAEC Silver, Global Entry
Posts: 355
As a thrifty Scotsman I feel I need to let you know that you will have to pay for the majority of food and drink in the Tampa lounge. There was one free gin, the same with lager. There was some free buffet food, but it didn’t look particularly appetising. Food ordered of the menu had to be paid for. I haven’t experienced this before.
We decided to get burger and chips from the food mall down stairs and bring it back to the lounge. Good move as the flight was delayed and the onboard food wasn’t served until 10.00 pm.
We decided to get burger and chips from the food mall down stairs and bring it back to the lounge. Good move as the flight was delayed and the onboard food wasn’t served until 10.00 pm.
Apr 11, 2023, 9:49 pm
#8
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: BA Silver; Hilton Gold; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,814
Note that the lounge is quite small. There isn't really much of a buffet -- no hot foods other than soups, and minimal cold as well. But you get an expansive view so it doesn't feel so small.