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Originally Posted by andymcdonnell
(Post 35780656)
Just wondering what time you hit the CX lounge? Is the menu the same all day or is there a breakfast one?
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Originally Posted by JapesUK
(Post 35679526)
And update to the delayed flight, it is now expected to land 54 minutes before gates close on the NCL flight. It is a T3 to T5 transfer so there is a whisker thin chance that I can make it. It’ll all depend on the bus and the people on it.
In the meanwhile, at Otopeni airport Land-side to lounge took 30 minutes. There is no fast path at OTP and security is always a free for all zoo. 30 minutes is on the fast side and I always try to factor in at least an hour https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d3c0a888e.jpeg Expected delay on the board https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...464ba1f73.jpeg Busy-ish check in https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1a37e289b.jpeg Short queues at the BA desk https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7894833bb.jpeg And a short queue at security, I have seen this lane absolutely packed. Once airside and through the tunnel you inevitably arrive at duty free but you can walk straight through and onto the departures concourse, no rat maze https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...28874ced0.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...65a79a242.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...33a45e55b.jpeg The departures concourse is liberally sprinkled with shops and food outlets and a short distance from duty free is the elevator up to the business lounge. BA issue paper invitations to this lounge. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...aa5aee173.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...eb7660e41.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...71aa3aad3.jpeg The lounge is usually busy and today is no exception as it is standing room only https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e04a6880c.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...22f6260f2.jpeg Food and drink options are extremely limited, sandwiches and crisps are guarded by the lounge dragons https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...15724803f.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d934eda61.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...28ceb307d.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6a34c3725.jpeg Normally I try to time things so that I can grab a coffee before boarding but no way am I spending 3 hours in here. I shall enjoy my snack and then head into the concourse |
Originally Posted by TPRun
(Post 36617479)
I was just looking for this! Weighing up going to the airport early vs not. I trust your judgement: Essentially, skip the lounge?
Security is so variable that you need to give yourself plenty of time, but not add extra time on specifically for lounging, it is definitely not worth it. |
Thanks for all of the OTP restaurant reviews.
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Amusing that this particular thread has re-emerged given that in a couple of weeks time I’ll be doing NCL-LHR-OTP-LHR-OTP-LHR-OTP-LHR-OTP-LHR-OTP-LHR-NCL, maybe I should use the same title, with a couple of extra ‘again’s :D
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Is there supposed to be a couple extra NCLs in there, or are you just going to be rotating to London really?
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Originally Posted by Fabo.sk
(Post 36757126)
Is there supposed to be a couple extra NCLs in there, or are you just going to be rotating to London really?
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Originally Posted by Fabo.sk
(Post 36757126)
Is there supposed to be a couple extra NCLs in there, or are you just going to be rotating to London really?
If I had the money and desire for GGL I’d probably do the same, but I don’t so I stick with silver, which works nicely for me😊 |
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