arrivals lounge heathrow
Nov 18, 2014, 10:55 pm
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arrivals lounge heathrow
With the move to Terminal 2 presumably First/Suites passengers do not use the Virgin lounge for arrivals anymore? Is there an alternative that we can use? Thanks
Nov 19, 2014, 8:31 am
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Nov 21, 2014, 2:28 am
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Nov 21, 2014, 6:03 am
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If you clicked the link I posted above...
1. You CAN still use the Virgin Revivals lounge if you arrive on SQ306 or SQ322. You'll have to make your way to Terminal 3, however.
2. They're planning to set up their own arrivals lounge in terminal 2, so this is "due to be changed" and they have not "simply taken this part of the offering away". However, I wouldn't expect the arrivals lounge in T2 for at least another year or so, albeit this is pure speculation on my part.
London Heathrow Terminal 2: Our new home from 17 September 2014
We are pleased to inform you that from 17 September 2014, Singapore Airlines will be moving our operations at London Heathrow Airport to the new Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal.
As a valued member of the Solitaire PPS Club, you will continue to enjoy First Class check-in services at our dedicated check-in counters located at Zone A. As we are currently adding the finishing touches to our brand new SilverKris Lounge in Heathrow Terminal 2, we have made alternative lounge arrangements for our Solitaire PPS Club members. Our check-in agents will advise you on the lounge to proceed to before your flight.
We are currently making plans for an arrival lounge service at the new Terminal for our Solitaire PPS Club members arriving on SQ306 or SQ322. Meanwhile, the Virgin Atlantic Revival Lounge in Terminal 3 will still be available for your usage should you wish to freshen up before you leave the airport. Our check-in agents will advise you on the lounge to proceed to before your flight.
For more information on Heathrow Terminal 2, please click here.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you soon at London Heathrow Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal.
We are pleased to inform you that from 17 September 2014, Singapore Airlines will be moving our operations at London Heathrow Airport to the new Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal.
As a valued member of the Solitaire PPS Club, you will continue to enjoy First Class check-in services at our dedicated check-in counters located at Zone A. As we are currently adding the finishing touches to our brand new SilverKris Lounge in Heathrow Terminal 2, we have made alternative lounge arrangements for our Solitaire PPS Club members. Our check-in agents will advise you on the lounge to proceed to before your flight.
We are currently making plans for an arrival lounge service at the new Terminal for our Solitaire PPS Club members arriving on SQ306 or SQ322. Meanwhile, the Virgin Atlantic Revival Lounge in Terminal 3 will still be available for your usage should you wish to freshen up before you leave the airport. Our check-in agents will advise you on the lounge to proceed to before your flight.
For more information on Heathrow Terminal 2, please click here.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you soon at London Heathrow Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal.
2. They're planning to set up their own arrivals lounge in terminal 2, so this is "due to be changed" and they have not "simply taken this part of the offering away". However, I wouldn't expect the arrivals lounge in T2 for at least another year or so, albeit this is pure speculation on my part.
Nov 21, 2014, 6:52 am
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If you clicked the link I posted above...
1. You CAN still use the Virgin Revivals lounge if you arrive on SQ306 or SQ322. You'll have to make your way to Terminal 3, however.
2. They're planning to set up their own arrivals lounge in terminal 2, so this is "due to be changed" and they have not "simply taken this part of the offering away". However, I wouldn't expect the arrivals lounge in T2 for at least another year or so, albeit this is pure speculation on my part.
1. You CAN still use the Virgin Revivals lounge if you arrive on SQ306 or SQ322. You'll have to make your way to Terminal 3, however.
2. They're planning to set up their own arrivals lounge in terminal 2, so this is "due to be changed" and they have not "simply taken this part of the offering away". However, I wouldn't expect the arrivals lounge in T2 for at least another year or so, albeit this is pure speculation on my part.
The Virgin lounge is "adequate" at best and to have to trek over to a different terminal for such a service when Singapore has had plenty of notice of the change is disappointing.
Nov 21, 2014, 1:32 pm
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I'm flying in a couple of weeks and of more concern is the lack of an SQ F lounge in T2 which I'd have hoped would be ready by now.
BC
Nov 22, 2014, 6:38 am
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The Virgin lounge is absolutely fine: decent showers and breakfast. And at least as good as comparable offerings at LHR. Sure, the walk isn't great, but it's hardly a huge distance.
I'm flying in a couple of weeks and of more concern is the lack of an SQ F lounge in T2 which I'd have hoped would be ready by now.
BC
I'm flying in a couple of weeks and of more concern is the lack of an SQ F lounge in T2 which I'd have hoped would be ready by now.
BC
It shouldn't be too hard to have an airside lounge organised for departures and for arrivals if Singapore is going to be code sharing an arrivals lounge for its 20 First and suites arrivals each morning, this could have been arranged well in advance.
Nov 24, 2014, 7:30 am
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I see the email cited was sent to a Solitaire PPS member.
As an arriving passenger in SQ business class without any *A status can I access the Virgin arrivals facility? I arrive into LHR on SQ322 and need to go straight to the office so am keen to be able to freshen up...
(Apologies if this is a very obvious question - I'm a OW flyer travelling SQ for the first time, so not sure what services are open to me!)
As an arriving passenger in SQ business class without any *A status can I access the Virgin arrivals facility? I arrive into LHR on SQ322 and need to go straight to the office so am keen to be able to freshen up...
(Apologies if this is a very obvious question - I'm a OW flyer travelling SQ for the first time, so not sure what services are open to me!)
Nov 28, 2014, 7:10 am
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Mar 17, 2015, 6:01 am
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The Virgin lounge is absolutely fine: decent showers and breakfast. And at least as good as comparable offerings at LHR. Sure, the walk isn't great, but it's hardly a huge distance.
I'm flying in a couple of weeks and of more concern is the lack of an SQ F lounge in T2 which I'd have hoped would be ready by now.
BC
I'm flying in a couple of weeks and of more concern is the lack of an SQ F lounge in T2 which I'd have hoped would be ready by now.
BC
when will the silverkris lounge in terminal 2 open?
Jan 17, 2016, 4:29 pm
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The website states that there is now "Access to Plaza Premium Lounge Upon Arrival in London Feel free to refresh and recharge with a hot shower or a quick breakfast at the Plaza Premium Lounge when you arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 on SQ306 or SQ322."
Has anybody tried this and how does it compare to the Virgin arrival lounge?
Has anybody tried this and how does it compare to the Virgin arrival lounge?