LHR T3 Lounge options - opinions?
Aug 27, 2016, 10:13 am
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Well, that is just my point. I am not in BA dormitory class, but in BA cattle class shorthaul. So from what you write I can't be sure if it will work for me, i.e. if you were allowed access to showers based on ticket type or on tier status.
Aug 27, 2016, 12:07 pm
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In either case, T3 or T5, the showers are not inside the lounges. And there is a great difference between just showering or having an Elemis treatment. Read my earlier post about eligibility. SH emeralds may not get in. but still worth a try, in particular, if there is no congestion.
Aug 27, 2016, 12:21 pm
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In either case, T3 or T5, the showers are not inside the lounges. And there is a great difference between just showering or having an Elemis treatment. Read my earlier post about eligibility. SH emeralds may not get in. but still worth a try, in particular, if there is no congestion.
This was my worry from the beginning so I feel I am back at square one. So what lounge at LHR terminal 5 has showers and adheres to oneworld lounge rules?
Aug 27, 2016, 12:32 pm
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Reading through the BA thread I actually found info on my question.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20939964-post98.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20943673-post99.html
At least three years ago it ws suggested that "showers are not part of Elemis but a part of Lounge, even though showers are located outside lounge"
Therefore oneworld access rules should apply and there is no such thing as a requirement of a BA longhaul ticket. Emerald and a same day OW ticket should suffice.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20939964-post98.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20943673-post99.html
At least three years ago it ws suggested that "showers are not part of Elemis but a part of Lounge, even though showers are located outside lounge"
Therefore oneworld access rules should apply and there is no such thing as a requirement of a BA longhaul ticket. Emerald and a same day OW ticket should suffice.
Aug 28, 2016, 3:45 am
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Reading through the BA thread I actually found info on my question.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20939964-post98.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20943673-post99.html
At least three years ago it ws suggested that "showers are not part of Elemis but a part of Lounge, even though showers are located outside lounge"
Therefore oneworld access rules should apply and there is no such thing as a requirement of a BA longhaul ticket. Emerald and a same day OW ticket should suffice.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20939964-post98.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20943673-post99.html
At least three years ago it ws suggested that "showers are not part of Elemis but a part of Lounge, even though showers are located outside lounge"
Therefore oneworld access rules should apply and there is no such thing as a requirement of a BA longhaul ticket. Emerald and a same day OW ticket should suffice.
Aug 28, 2016, 11:19 am
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The biggest problem you face is that for whatever reason there is always a huge waiting time for the showers.
And that the shower rooms are ugly, but that's not a huge deal, other than for BA's image.
If you depart from T5B there are additional showers there. Not sure if it's optimal to go for those though because you might be stuck. Maybe ask at the Galleries Lounges.
And that the shower rooms are ugly, but that's not a huge deal, other than for BA's image.
If you depart from T5B there are additional showers there. Not sure if it's optimal to go for those though because you might be stuck. Maybe ask at the Galleries Lounges.
Aug 28, 2016, 12:59 pm
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You can get back to T5A from T5B by using the underground walkway. Do not use the transit system to try and get back as that won't work.
Aug 30, 2016, 5:17 am
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Aug 30, 2016, 6:17 am
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Ey, there are plenty of sockets in the main lounge, and I don't think they have a towel mandatory rule either!
Sep 5, 2016, 10:49 am
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Cathay lounge is still closed even though it was supposed to reopen in July 2016. The LHR T3 BA First lounge is ok but a bit fatigued and worn down in my view. The food is ok but nothing special for a BA First lounge. And they have recently changed the champagnes to an unknown brand which I didn't find very tasty. The T3 AA Flagship lounge is nowadays a better option with better service (attendant at entrance and offered seat/drink), food and champagne. Once Cathay First opens I'm sure it will be the best of the three.
Sep 5, 2016, 11:02 am
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Sep 5, 2016, 12:14 pm
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As noted on the CX board it now seems to be end of September for the CX lounge reopening http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27160803-post137.html