LHR Terminal 5 lounges
Nov 27, 2008, 5:23 am
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LHR Terminal 5 lounges
I like many FT-ers have a Plat AMEX that gives me priority pass lounge access, but i cant find a lounge for y upcoming trip out of LHR T5! Couldnt believe it! Are there any lounges we can get into with Amex or PP?
if not, any ideas how to make this terminal more enjoyable! thanks
if not, any ideas how to make this terminal more enjoyable! thanks
Nov 27, 2008, 5:30 am
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None I'm afraid - being a BA only terminal, only BA lounges - and BA isn't likely to open those up to PP customers ever....
I'm guessing in the shopping mall driven world that is BAA, stuffing a high end retail store came further up the list than giving up space to a pay per use lounge (which I'm guessing wouldn't be particularly lucrative).
In terms of alternatives, there are plenty of eating and drinking establishments to while away some time in - from Giraffe to Plane Food (see Swanhunter's review).
I'm guessing in the shopping mall driven world that is BAA, stuffing a high end retail store came further up the list than giving up space to a pay per use lounge (which I'm guessing wouldn't be particularly lucrative).
In terms of alternatives, there are plenty of eating and drinking establishments to while away some time in - from Giraffe to Plane Food (see Swanhunter's review).
Nov 27, 2008, 5:42 am
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Alternatively, have a look at the this thread and see if you can find a fellow FT'er with a BA Silver or Gold card to "guest" you into the BA lounge.
Nov 29, 2008, 6:50 am
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I did not realize that the AMEX Premium card gave one access to lounges, not that it makes any difference as we always buy F or CW tickets, so access to BA lounges are automatic, and we still have Blue cards as our trips do not fall right into the yearly category to gain Silver.
Nov 29, 2008, 6:59 am
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I did not realize that the AMEX Premium card gave one access to lounges, not that it makes any difference as we always buy F or CW tickets, so access to BA lounges are automatic, and we still have Blue cards as our trips do not fall right into the yearly category to gain Silver.
Nov 29, 2008, 6:59 am
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I did not realize that the AMEX Premium card gave one access to lounges, not that it makes any difference as we always buy F or CW tickets, so access to BA lounges are automatic, and we still have Blue cards as our trips do not fall right into the yearly category to gain Silver.
Nov 29, 2008, 7:01 am
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I did not realize that the AMEX Premium card gave one access to lounges, not that it makes any difference as we always buy F or CW tickets, so access to BA lounges are automatic, and we still have Blue cards as our trips do not fall right into the yearly category to gain Silver.
The Amex Premium card does not give lounge access ,only the Amex Platinum Charge Card ( on bmi ,it used to be virgin also ,and maybe eurostar)
I think it also gives access to some of the DL /CO lounges when flying with them and maybe the AA lounges ( not sure if this is for UK cardholders or only for US card members)
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Nov 29, 2008, 8:18 am
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Nov 30, 2008, 4:58 am
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Quote from OPebble, I must be very slow on this link, but can you tell me what is the Amex Centurion Card? and how do I get hold of one. Thanks
Nov 30, 2008, 5:03 am
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Details here;
https://www212.americanexpress.com/d...00cef4ad94RCRD
There is also an American Express forum here on Flyertalk that might be useful.
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Nov 30, 2008, 5:07 am
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Nov 30, 2008, 5:24 am
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You don't apply for one you get invited by Amex. It is rumoured a minimum of a 6 figure salary and a history of high spending with Amex. Annual fee is £650.
Nov 30, 2008, 5:32 am
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Nov 30, 2008, 5:34 am
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