The exact wording from british airways, regarding the lounge is. The british airways lounge and no1 lounge lounge are in the same general area of the terminal, at the top of the escalator and to the left. Quite often people think airport lounges are exclusively for business travellers or prestige passengers of certain airlines, and this is the case for many airline catered airport lounges such as british airways airport lounge. Having missed its planned opening at the end of january, the new british airways lounge complex at london gatwick part of its move to the airports south terminal is now up and running. British airways british airways adds lounge access to. The new british airways lounges at gatwick south have a secret a mezzanine floor. Both are quite small in comparison with the galleries lounges over at heathrow which have a spa and showers within the lounges the concord lounge at heathrow has got to be one of the best in the world. Also passengers flying on any oneworld alliance airline in the same classes have access to this lounge. Lounge access policy for oneworld connect differs from the general oneworld.
British airways is currently refreshing its lounges in new yorks jfk. Since then i have visited multiple times so i will be looking at what the lounge is like nearly 18 months after opening and sharing some 360 photos. British airways in january 2017 there will be a significant reorganisation at london gatwick. London gatwick airport south terminal the south terminal experience as a whole is now much improved, which much better shops. Ba gatwick lounge south terminal on a long layover at. It offers great runways views, loads of natural light and a better menu than any other airport lounge in gatwick, and this includes a better menu than the business club. Lounges airport lounge information british airways.
Following a late opening due to electrical teething troubles, the lounge is now fully functional read more. This is the terminal used by british airways, and it is now a short walk from the train station. Partly perhaps due to the low number of passengers inside, but also because there was no noise from televisions which feature in other lounges. British airways lounge south terminal departure lounge, upper mezzanine level lift services lounge british airways lounge 2018 gatwick airport. Gatwick is londons second largest international airport, with the worlds busiest singleuse runway. British airways executive club gatwick lgw south terminal user guide for ba travellers beta. No1 lounge, gatwick lgw airport lounges south terminal london. If you are travelling in economy without ba status, you wont be getting in. You can search all oneworld lounges using the find an airport lounge tool above.
There are two british airways lounges at gatwick south. I remember being quite impressed with the decor and food and drink on offer but it was a while ago. London air travel british airways british airways london gatwick ba to open new lounges in gatwicks south terminal on 25 january 2017. The first class lounge at gatwick south terminal is almost certainly the smallest ba lounge within london.
The british airways first class lounge at london gatwick airport sports highback chairs and stylish swivel chairs. The british airways club lounge at gatwick south is a relatively new lounge, opened when ba completed its move from gatwicks north terminal in january 2017. Food and beverages buffet area with snacks, vegetarian options and hot food. Yes, we have a dress code in place to ensure a premium lounge experience for all our guests. All lounge access is subject to capacity restrictions. The british airways lounge has both a first and business class section. Since the move from the north terminal british airways has two new lounges in gatwick south, the first lounge and the business lounge. It is now just over four months until the big terminal switch at gatwick. Sep 16, 2016 british airways is building a brand new lounge complex in gatwick south for status and premium passengers.
On 25th january 2017, british airways will move overnight from the north terminal. Worldwide lounges available if you travel with us in business. Gatwick airport south terminal lounges book your lounge now. British airways lounge, south terminal, london gatwick image credit. In recent years we have opened new lounges in boston and gatwick south terminal and revamped spaces in edinburgh, cape town, amsterdam, belfast, washington, singapore and dubai with more in the pipeline.
Also known as the british airways gatwick lounge club europe or ba galleries lounge in the south terminal. Unfortunately, london gatwick doesnt have an arrivals lounge like london heathrow so i made my way to the british airways ba departure lounge, in the south terminal, which was renovated last year and found the shower suites. Ba to open new lounges in gatwicks south terminal on 25 january 2017. The british airways departures area is located in zone a in gatwick s south terminal. With the change of terminal came a new lounge, and the new british airways club lounge at gatwick south terminal is a huge improvement.
British airways gatwick air travel forum tripadvisor. Arriving on the overnight flight from jfk to gatwick, i was happy that i had access to the british airways gatwick lounge in south terminal as a silver elite member of british airways executive club. Best airline lounges at london gatwick airport south terminal. I originally visited in the week that the lounge opened. British airways there has been a lot of interest in the planned new british airways lounges at london gatwicks south terminal which, from today, is bas new home at gatwick. All british airways flights at london gatwick use the south terminal. Today i will be looking at what is on offer for first class and gold card holderoneworld emerald passengers. May 15, 2018 a tour of british airways business class lounge at gatwick south terminal may 2018 any questions, please ask in the comments below. British airways club lounge lgw south terminal inside security the british airways club lounge is a haven away from the busy airport, exclusively for first, club world, club europe customers, gold and silver executive club members. However, there are airport lounges at gatwick airport. Due to these unprecedented circumstances, with the current rules imposed by different countries and reduction of flights, british airways lounges, elemis travel spas and some partner lounges are temporarily closed until further notice. British airways business class london gatwick lounge the brand new london gatwick british airways business class lounge is a revelation.
British airways first class lounge, london gatwick. The best airline lounge at london gatwick south terminal is the british airways first lounge for first class passengers followed by the british airways business lounge for club europe and club world passengers. British airways lounge south terminal departure lounge, upper mezzanine level lift services lounge british airways lounge 2017 gatwick airport. Gatwick airport entrance to lounges i arrived at the lounge right as it opened. With a loftinspired setting and frontrow views of the runway, the my lounge is the perfect place to sit back with the family before a long flight. British airways moved from the north terminal to the south on january 25 2017, a bigger, brighter check in space, close to where the train arrives into the airport. British airways club lounge temporarily closed south. It is no surprise that it is big bigger even that the lounge at london heathrow but it has plenty of features that arent found in its bigger cousin. I fly from edinburgh to mco with ba via gatwick on the one ticket.
However, there are airport lounges at gatwick airport where anyone can enter for a small price. Amenities business center with work spaces and two computers with printer, wifi, newspapers and magazines. All british airways passengers flying in either first or business class gain complimentary access to the ba gatwick lounge. The british airways club lounge is a haven away from the busy airport, exclusively for first, club world, club europe customers, gold and silver executive club members. However, the area was totally, completely deserted when i went up. British airways club lounge temporarily closed lgw south terminal inside security the british airways club lounge is a haven away from the busy airport, exclusively for first, club world, club europe customers, gold and silver executive club members. The first class section is inside the entrance and to the left. These lounges are named the british airways first and the ba business class lounge at gatwick south terminal.
The british airways departures area is located in zone a in gatwicks south terminal. You must meet the following times, or you will not be allowed to travel. A look inside the british airways first lounge gatwick south, the airlines premier lounge at its new gatwick home. Well, it isnt really a secret, given that this big staircase is in the middle of the room. South terminal departure lounge, lower level gatwick airport. Ba gatwick lounge south terminal on a long layover.
It is a peaceful rest bite away from the busy terminal. Though this thread has draft status, i can see this may be useful to put out now, so that any passengers know where to find things. Shot during the soft opening phase on 7 february 2017. With unrivalled views of the runway, this light airy space is a tranquil retreat, ideally placed for all passengers to spend time in ahead of their flight perfect for groups and solo travellers alike. Gatwick airport lounge, south terminal clubrooms no1. The purpose of this guide is to assist passengers in locating the services and facilities in lgw south. Jan 06, 2019 the british airways lounge and no1 lounge lounge are in the same general area of the terminal, at the top of the escalator and to the left. The good news is that no 1 lounges opened a brand new facility in gatwick south in february. The british airways club lounge in the south terminal is considerably larger. A tour of british airways business class lounge at gatwick south terminal may 2018 any questions, please ask in the comments below. Best british airways airport lounge in london gatwick. British airways executive club gatwick lgw south terminal user guide for ba travellers originally posted by calchas gatwick really strikes me as an airport run by amateurs, and remember that i used to use lba quite often.
Travelling tofrom london gatwick all british airways flights at london gatwick use the south terminal. The old lounge, as well as being a bit tired which is an understatement, also felt a bit crowded. It can be accessed by ba and oneworld passengers flying in business class, as well as ba exec club silver and gold one world sapphire and emerald frequent flyers traveling on a one. Heathrow terminal 5 is an airport terminal at heathrow airport, the main airport serving london. Gatwick airport lounge, south terminal no1 lounges. No1 lounge, gatwick lgw airport lounges south terminal.
British airways business class lounge london gatwick. British airways customers travelling from innsbruck, ibiza and seville from today will benefit from access to new lounges. London gatwick airport guide terminal map, airport. British airways flies from london gatwicks south terminal.
I take it that luggage will leave edinburgh and i wont see it. The clubrooms lounge is located airside in gatwick south terminal, upper level of the main departure lounge. A new british airways lounge will open in the south terminal providing a worldclass experience for customers in a much larger, brighter environment. No food is available but there is a coffee machine. Terminal 5 is currently used exclusively as one of the three global hubs of iag, served by british airways and iberia, with the others being london gatwick south and madrid barajas terminal 4. May 02, 2017 since the move from the north terminal british airways has two new lounges in gatwick south, the first lounge and the business lounge.
View accessible lounges in london gatwick airport lgw. As soon as you walk into the lounge youre in the first and main seating area with a mixture of regular armchairs no big sofa chairs as youll find in the galleries first lounge at. The british airways first lounge at gatwick is the best airport lounge in gatwick south terminal, without any doubt. Checkin closes 60 minutes before long haul flights depart and 45 minutes before short haul flights depart. The delayed ba lounges at gatwick are now open london. Jul 25, 2017 the british airways first lounge at gatwick south isnt particularly large but is a definite improvement over the old first class lounge at gatwick north. The british airways club lounge is a haven away from the busy airport, exclusively for first, club world, club europe. Sep 22, 2019 the british airways first lounge at gatwick is the best airport lounge in gatwick south terminal, without any doubt. London gatwick airport information british airways.
Gatwick airport does have a ba british airways lounge based in the south terminal. The lounge is a good size, but then again, there are a lot of oneworld emerald members flying out of terminal 3, so it does sometimes get busy. Feb 20, 2017 having missed its planned opening at the end of january, the new british airways lounge complex at london gatwick part of its move to the airports south terminal is now up and running. Ba to open new lounges in gatwicks south terminal on 25. The british airways club lounge at london gatwick airport spreads across two levels, and features floortoceiling windows with runway views. I understand that since january that ba have moved to south terminal. Gatwick airport lounge, south terminal clubrooms no1 lounges. Relax in a private lounge while you wait for your flight at the south terminal. No1 lounge, gatwick lounge london gatwick south terminal. British airways first lounge is reserved for passengers with specific credentials such as elite status, premium tickets, or other access methods that are required for entry.
Gatwick lgw south terminal user guide for ba travellers. Opened in 2008, the main building in the complex is the largest freestanding structure in the united kingdom. Having been somewhat disappointed with the no 1 lounge at gatwick south i thought i would try the slightly classier clubrooms which is part of the. Gatwick airport south terminal lounges with a loftinspired setting and frontrow views of the runway, the my lounge is the perfect place to sit back with the family before a long flight. London gatwick lgw south terminal lounges and info. The use of the partner lounges, exclusively for the airlines customers travelling in club europe and eligible cardholders, is part of the airlines multimillion pound investment to offer access to more lounges across the globe. I therefore mapped out my time in the british airways lounge at gatwick south terminal ba lgw lounge. With so few british airways first class passengers flying through gatwick how would this lounge stack up. Food and beverages snacks, hot food, vegetarian options. Sep 27, 2019 also known as the british airways gatwick lounge club europe or ba galleries lounge in the south terminal. Eligibility and opening times to access the british airways club.
This thread is a user guide to the new british airways lgw london gatwick south terminal. Gatwick has four lounges at the south terminal where you can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks in comfort. Feb 18, 2017 having missed its planned opening at the end of january, the new british airways lounge complex at london gatwick part of its move to the airports south terminal is now up and running. Fullservice preflight dining with alacarte options is also available. What struck me when i entered was just how quiet the entire lounge was. A walkthrough of the new ba lounge at london gatwick lgw south terminal during breakfast service. I have previously visited the clubrooms at gatwick north during bas transition to the south terminal where they did not have a lounge for a while. London gatwick airport north terminal take the free monorail from the south terminal to get to the north, if you arrive by. Best british airways airport lounge in london gatwick transport.
Note british airways use of the singular lounge no separate first class lounge for gatwick. Jun 11, 2017 a walkthrough of the new ba lounge at london gatwick lgw south terminal during breakfast service. Get stuck in to an episode of your favourite tv series with access to free wifi or get competitive in the games room. Partly perhaps due to the low number of passengers inside, but also because. Operations for bas service in lgw transferred on 25 january 2017 from the north terminal. Theres lots to see in our new home in the south terminal at london gatwick, including our luxurious lounges, a stylish new premium checkin and new.
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