New Seating Galleries First LHR
Dec 9, 2023, 12:50 am
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New Seating Galleries First LHR
New seating is super comfortable - my only constructive comment is that the lighting felt very dim at 6.30am this morning, but I’m sure that will get better as daylight comes through.
Dec 9, 2023, 2:42 am
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Yes, this furniture is from the same stock that's been rolled out to the T3 lounges, CCR, T5B lounge and Arrivals lounge recently (albeit with variances in what is used in each type of lounge). Nice to see it making its way to the T5A First and (presumably) Club lounges.
Dec 9, 2023, 2:48 am
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Most of the lounge is still aimed at groups sitting together rather than singular travellers / Billy No Mates etc. The average person doesn't really want to sit with a randommer or two at a table.
Looks better though.
Looks better though.
Dec 9, 2023, 3:12 am
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It is nice to see them updating the furniture but to be honest I am not over the moon about those seats on the terrace- that is a nice spot for watching planes and I think the high sides are going to restrict the view and be somewhat annoying.
I think I preferred it when there were low armchairs and high tables.
I think I preferred it when there were low armchairs and high tables.
Dec 9, 2023, 4:54 am
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It is nice to see them updating the furniture but to be honest I am not over the moon about those seats on the terrace- that is a nice spot for watching planes and I think the high sides are going to restrict the view and be somewhat annoying.
I think I preferred it when there were low armchairs and high tables.
I think I preferred it when there were low armchairs and high tables.
Dec 9, 2023, 5:56 am
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It is nice to see them updating the furniture but to be honest I am not over the moon about those seats on the terrace- that is a nice spot for watching planes and I think the high sides are going to restrict the view and be somewhat annoying.
I think I preferred it when there were low armchairs and high tables.
I think I preferred it when there were low armchairs and high tables.
Dec 9, 2023, 8:08 am
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I noticed some changes a couple of weeks ago - and more today. Makes you wobder why it took them so long. Added perk today is that it is very quiet! Prob only 20-25% capacity. 🙂
Last edited by CKBA; Dec 9, 2023 at 8:14 am
Dec 9, 2023, 8:22 am
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Currently by the soft drinks in the dining area of galleries f . Will try the pies soon
Regards
Tbs
Currently by the soft drinks in the dining area of galleries f . Will try the pies soon
Regards
Tbs