Yes, CO passengers have access to the Air Canada Arrivals lounge at Heathrow (I believe that it is open to 1.30 or 2pm, anyway). Have used it once or twice (am normally on the LA flight - one of which arrives too late to use it ). The showers are really nice (clean, stylish, nicer a lot than the CO showers at IAH) and there is plenty of space to relax in and a reasonable buffet breakfast and selection of drinks. I liked it - definitely better than the CO Arrivals at LGW (where the showers are nice, but the rest of it is small and like a dentists waiting room...).

For the Air Canada Arrivals Lounge, walk outside of the terminal you arrive at at Heathrow (Terminal 3) near the bus stops and it is along a bit on the left. It is signposted from within the terminal and, hopefully, the Co Concierge will give you an invitation and map to get there (although you don't need an invitation to get in, just your boarding pass).

What with access to the Clubhouse at EWR, you should have a great trip

Boo

Thanks, BTT. I'll check it out with the concierge in EWR. Although when I spoke to VS and mentioned I was a CO codeshare, I was told on two separate ocassions that I would have access to VS Revivals since I was flying Upper Class. Maybe I should just roam through T3 and search out the best deal. I could shower in the Air Canada lounge and go get a massage in VS Revivals. The options could be endless. Thanks.

It has been my experience flying VS UC on CO ticket stock that one is entitled to use The Clubhouse when departing EWR, and using the AC Arrivals Lounge at LHR.

When you are at The Clubhouse in EWR, you can try asking them for a pass to the Revivials Lounge, but they will likey tell you that since you are traveling on a CO ticket, that you are only entitled to the AC Arrivals. At that point, you can have them contact AC at LHR to have you placed on a list so they can expect you. Then, when you arrive, all you will be required to do is show your CO (VS/UC) boarding pass for entry.

Honestly, the AC Arrivals facility is more than serviceable for a shower, having a quick breakfast, and catching up on some phone calls. That, and the staff at the lounge are very nice and accomodating.

Enjoy your flights, VS offers an excellent product pre-flight and during (particularly on your return).

Thanks, dsimon. I'll let all of you know how it turns out. ^

So...Given that the last concierge I saw simply laughed and walked away when someone asked for the laminated business card/luggage tag, I think I'm going to ask for two or three of them tonight waiting for CO 93 departure. Do you dare me to covertly "suggest" to several other BizFirst pax to do the same, and see how many they'll do?

Well, I will be in BF CO 31/93 tomorrow myself and will check it out (if I have a chance), since upon arriving at EWR, I will already have checked in at another station.