Jul 25, 2014, 8:21 pm
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related thread: Consolidated connection time/logistics at LHR
Comparative Review of Five Different Star Alliance Lounges at Heathrow T2
United Club Hours 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily (as of October 2023) (standard UC access policies0
Global First Class GS / VIP lounge (newly open May 2022) (GS and at time 1K Polaris customers -- based on space)
Arrival Lounge Hours 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (open as of June 13, 2022)
Archive thread: LHR Terminal 2 United Club, GS Lounge (was GFL) & Arrivals Lounge Discussion[Archive]
Comparative Review of Five Different Star Alliance Lounges at Heathrow T2
United Club Hours 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily (as of October 2023) (standard UC access policies0
Arrival Lounge Hours 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (open as of June 13, 2022)
The arrivals lounge at London Heathrow, located immediately after immigration and customs, is a shared space with shower suites, breakfast items and more. This lounge is exclusively available for United Polaris business class travelers.
Eligible travelers must be flying on a same-day ticket arriving before noon and cannot bring guests. Additionally, United Club memberships and one-time passes don’t grant access to this lounge.
LHR Terminal 2 UA UC (open), GS Lounge (open) & Arrivals Lounge (now open)
Jul 26, 2022, 11:36 pm
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Jul 27, 2022, 12:53 am
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Jul 27, 2022, 9:57 am
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Jul 27, 2022, 11:37 am
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Ah, I was actually curious about right above that. The "far-fetched fruits" which can't be right, but ya "super food yoghurt" sounds right for the "supper..." line.
Jul 27, 2022, 12:16 pm
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Maybe a new FlyerTalk game--what on earth does UnTied mean by that?
Jul 27, 2022, 2:21 pm
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Jul 27, 2022, 3:12 pm
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Perhaps farm-fresh-fruits?
Jul 27, 2022, 3:51 pm
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Jul 27, 2022, 8:41 pm
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Jul 27, 2022, 11:00 pm
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It being the only meal description in quotes is kind of bizarre also.
Jul 28, 2022, 5:29 am
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nothing I’ve ever heard of, but based on accents I don’t think all the employees there have English as their first language so my guess is just interpretation mistakes, human or Google
Jul 28, 2022, 6:08 am
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As a point of reference, it's very common in London for any shop that isn't a chain to be using signs with spelling mistakes and odd words. Currently (the latest figures from the ONS dated Nov 21) 37% of people living in London were born abroad. It is believed that this 37% is more concentrated in lower paid work, so it gives a point of reference to the difficulties you might have in communicating if you are only used to doing so with native English speakers.
Jul 28, 2022, 8:40 am
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No, it's not a British colloquialism, or anything at all common. However, it's very likely that none of the employees in the Lounge will be native English speakers, so I would guess that it's some form of mis-translation. My bet would be exotic fruits, from a far-flung location. But it could well be local fruits which might be exotic for whoever was typing the menu. However, as a Londoner, I won't be tasting these intriguing items as I have no use for an Arrivals Lounge...
As a point of reference, it's very common in London for any shop that isn't a chain to be using signs with spelling mistakes and odd words. Currently (the latest figures from the ONS dated Nov 21) 37% of people living in London were born abroad. It is believed that this 37% is more concentrated in lower paid work, so it gives a point of reference to the difficulties you might have in communicating if you are only used to doing so with native English speakers.
As a point of reference, it's very common in London for any shop that isn't a chain to be using signs with spelling mistakes and odd words. Currently (the latest figures from the ONS dated Nov 21) 37% of people living in London were born abroad. It is believed that this 37% is more concentrated in lower paid work, so it gives a point of reference to the difficulties you might have in communicating if you are only used to doing so with native English speakers.