LHR T3 Lounge options - opinions?
Nov 23, 2016, 12:15 pm
#122
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: No more status, free agent now
Posts: 163
Here is my LHR T3 BA lounge food timing SOP:
- 18:05/15 BA, no chance. Go to Yo Sushi first.
- 18:40 BA can grab quick bite before going to gate. Consider going to Yo Sushi first.
- 19:25/35 AY can eat OK without hurry.
I'm waiting for the LHR T3 CX lounge to re-open and hoping it will be at least as good as it was before — tasty dumpling soup etc. even in the business side.
PS. Yo Sushi is not cheap, but it is cheaper than MR to gain emerald again. The first class lounges were good #firstworldproblem.
PS2. They removed self-serve bubbly from the Galleries business side, but you can ask the staff and they will bring a glass. Of course it's sparkling wine not champagne, but works for me.
Nov 28, 2016, 8:05 am
#124
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: HEL
Programs: AYPlat, BASilver, SQG
Posts: 456
Yes, it is open. Looks nice, F-section dining menu looks very good indeed. Small self-service snacks available and a good drinks selection.
There are no signs out there for directions, just look for the Cathay-logo at I believe lounges B and take the lift to 2nd floor.
There are no signs out there for directions, just look for the Cathay-logo at I believe lounges B and take the lift to 2nd floor.
Nov 30, 2016, 11:03 am
#125
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: aal
Programs: Finnair plat
Posts: 110
Dec 1, 2016, 8:07 am
#126
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 938
I flew via Heathrow yesterday and had a chance to try out the new CX lounge. Similar in design to their new lounges in Asia, it is really nice and has a relaxed, cozy feel to it. Excellent service and food in the relatively small First dining room, great wines, Moet&Chandon champers, which I saw was also available in the Business side.
Lots of staff training going on. The lounge was nice and empty mid afternoon but I can imagine it getting busy later in the day and as the word spreads about how nice it is. Saw the Finnair sign at the entrance too so seems it will serve as the AY lounge again.
Lots of staff training going on. The lounge was nice and empty mid afternoon but I can imagine it getting busy later in the day and as the word spreads about how nice it is. Saw the Finnair sign at the entrance too so seems it will serve as the AY lounge again.
Dec 2, 2016, 1:34 am
#128
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 938
The First class lounge is about the same size as before whereas the Business side appears to have been expanded somewhat. But I'm sure it will become popular and busy simply because it's so nice compared to the other available oneworld lounges in T3 (or anywhere at LHR for that matter!).
Dec 2, 2016, 5:21 am
#129
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Programs: Finnair (AY) Platinum, Air France Silver, Tallink Club One Silver :)
Posts: 1,655
Let's see how the new Qantas lounge will compare to the new CX lounge..
OW access though is not mentioned in the QF press release, so wonder if they'll play nice, or will pull a QR @DOH trick out of their hats.
OW access though is not mentioned in the QF press release, so wonder if they'll play nice, or will pull a QR @DOH trick out of their hats.
Dec 2, 2016, 5:35 am
#130
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
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Let's see how the new Qantas lounge will compare to the new CX lounge..
OW access though is not mentioned in the QF press release, so wonder if they'll play nice, or will pull a QR @DOH trick out of their hats.
OW access though is not mentioned in the QF press release, so wonder if they'll play nice, or will pull a QR @DOH trick out of their hats.
Remember the excitement when the Al Safwa was supposed open and they promised OWE access but then reversed course
Dec 3, 2016, 2:11 pm
#132
Join Date: May 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), SK EBG (*A Gold), KQ Plat (STE+), Accor Plat
Posts: 3,157
Yes. Both according to the oneworld and Finnair policies. CX lounge is actually the one contracted for AY business class (or at least was before the closure).
Dec 4, 2016, 8:44 am
#133
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
Let's see how the new Qantas lounge will compare to the new CX lounge..
OW access though is not mentioned in the QF press release, so wonder if they'll play nice, or will pull a QR @DOH trick out of their hats.
OW access though is not mentioned in the QF press release, so wonder if they'll play nice, or will pull a QR @DOH trick out of their hats.
1) They are a founding member of OW
2) No precedent set elsewhere (by QF), so why now
Dec 4, 2016, 11:40 am
#134
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: AY+ Plat
Posts: 8
Dec 18, 2016, 2:37 am
#135
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: KUO
Programs: HH Diam, AY/AX/KQ/IHG/VISA Plat, SK/Bonvoy/Melia/Strawberry Gold, Radisson Prem, PP Prest
Posts: 2,266
I sampled the CX first lounge last Thursday afternoon waiting for AY 16:10 flight to Helsinki. No congestion. Very courteous staff. Delivered drinks to the lounge chairs facing the tarmac in east. Substantial food offerings only in the restaurant area served to tables. Maybe later also a buffet available. Serene atmosphere and this will be my favourite over the BA:s First (indifferent staff, worn out furniture, filthy toilets falling apart... compared to CX) in the future.