EXCLUSIVE: 200 seat Plaza Premium lounge to open in Heathrow Terminal 5

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• The_Real_A says:

  25 Feb25 February 12:08

  Very OT: I have a late flight booked tomorrow (RFS with AVIOS on BA) and its possible i may be able to turn up to LHR very early. There are a number of flights that day, so does BA have a policy like easyjet that (space dependent) i could swap to an earlier flight at checkin for free?

  • Adam W says:

    25 Feb25 February 12:20

    Nope – BA are in the “if you wanted a flexible ticket, you should have dug deep and paid for it!’ camp.

    • Brian says:

      25 Feb25 February 13:08

      Which is fair enough, really – after all, the late flights are generally those which are cheapest and/or have RFS availability. If you could just get on any flight, you’d have people booking the later flight and turning up early to get a cheaper deal.

      • The_Real_A says:

        25 Feb25 February 14:24

        I see your point, but the same could be said for EasyJet or any other airline that has this policy – the fact is that the risk of not being able to take a flight is probably the deterrent to prevent such a behaviour.

        Looking at the BA changes that Raffles is covering tomorrow – it seems BA are implementing this policy on some tickets.

        • The_Real_A says:

          25 Feb25 February 14:26

          Plus i can drink a lot of champagne in the lounge!

  • Rob says:

    25 Feb25 February 21:22

    No, not yet – the new ticket structure will allow this.

    • harry says:

      25 Feb25 February 21:39

      Assuming RFS tickets get treated as ‘with checked bag’

      They could always go miserly with Avios redemptions in some way

      Not likely, I hope

• Jim McGuigan says:

  25 Feb25 February 12:59

  Good news as Aspire is very poor in T5.
  Went to try on Sunday at about 18.30, no seating for 2 and selection of food terrible.
  Straight out and up to BA lounge.
  Quick question: If I book Hilton with BA will I still get Hilton points?
  Thanks

  • Stuart F says:

    25 Feb25 February 21:13

    No points will post, no stay will be credited and no HHonours benefits will be given.

    I found this out the hard way in Vienna 🙁

  • World Traveller says:

    27 Feb27 February 09:37

    Additionally HHonors members now get the lowest room rate – it’s cheaper than the rate offered to Joe Public who aren’t a member of the HHonors program.

• 200 Seat Premium Plaza Lounge to open at T5 - FlyerTalk Forums says:

  25 Feb25 February 13:43

  […] https://headforpoints.com/2016/02…ounge-to-open/ Courtesy of Raffles! Surprised not to see this discussed earlier! __________________ "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon." ~ Paul Brandt […]

• Lady London says:

  26 Feb26 February 00:51

  H*** even retaining BA lounge access who’s going to go to the current BA lounges (even for Gold) in T5 if they can pay to go to Plaza Premium? My favourite lounges (other than SQ lounges) I’m ecstatic.

  Does anyone know anything about what is Aerotel btw?

  • John says:

    26 Feb26 February 04:07

    Not sure what you’re trying to say here. I wouldn’t pay for a lounge.

    Aerotel is an airport hotel.

  • Globetrotter7 says:

    26 Feb26 February 05:24
  • World Traveller says:

    27 Feb27 February 09:44

    Aerotel promote themselves as: An airport transit hotel designed by travellers for travellers

    “We are a one-of-a-kind airport transit hotel located in either airside or landside of the airport,
    providing comfort, value and convenient booking hours that suits travellers’ needs. We
    handpick mattresses and pillows to offer you a quality sleep, in addition to
    power shower and an array of amenities. All in all, Aerotel is well equipped
    for you to refresh, relax and rest while in the airport.”

  • World Traveller says:

    29 Feb29 February 22:35

    More info which I spotted on Business Traveller:

    At Terminal 3, Plaza Premium Group will be opening a landside property under its new Aerotel transit hotel brand, the first of which recently opened at Singapore Changi. Located in a two-storey former office building attached to T3, the Aerotel will have 84 rooms starting from 15 sqm, bookable for a minimum of six hours.

    Each will have free wifi, king-size beds and a choice of soft or hard pillows, with those on the upper floor having coffee machines and access to an executive lounge offering hot drinks, evening cocktails and snacks. A light menu will be available to order via room service, and the property may also have a rooftop terrace and offer yoga classes.

    “We’ll be providing first-class service but only charging an economy rate,” Cheung said, adding that she anticipated prices would start from about £110 for six hours. The company hopes to complete the property by March next year.

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