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Travelled First twice before with BA A long time ago…
Looking to maximise our First class experience at LHR.
Flight departs 21:00 so can have loads of time in lounge(s)
Have read about CCR and Galleries First. Can’t say either thrills- I see Spa treatments are now gone. I am not a champagne snob but d on’t mind quaffing supposedly expensive stuff!
Can I hop between both and is it worth it to do so?
Just want a relaxing wine and dine with no crowds….
Yes you can move between them, but not sure why you would. Galleries First has nothing to offer over the CCR, except perhaps a better view of the south runway which may or may not be relevant depending on time of year (daylight) and direction of take off or landing at the time.
If you want to avoid potential crowds then CCR. Assuming you use the First Wing check in you walk through Galleries First to get to the CCR, so you can judge for yourself whether it’s worth going back.
The F lounge is a bit nicer than the J ones, but nothing like as nice as the CCR, as @AndrewT notes. And while you are generally ignored by staff in the other lounges, in the CCR they are very attentive and proactive about things like topping up your glass!
CCR hands down. Galleries First is a slightly improved Galleries lounge, but nothing like the CCR. Some of the champers is really, really good (e.g. the LPGS when they had it is £200/bottle retail, £500/bottle in my local posh hotel). They also have a fantastic top shelf to choose from and made-to-order cocktails – while away some time sitting at the bar.
The food isn’t fantastic, but all cooked to order and much better than anything in Galleries First. First is also usually packed to the rafters – not CCR.
You can move between the two, but I have no idea why you’d want to 😏
Thanks for all the replies.
CCR it is then.
Ab-so-so-lutely. First Wing might be closed by the time you check-in, but always worth a quick look into the First lounge. Except it isn’t the First lounge – it’s the Gold card lounge. And right now, a LOT of people have Gold.
Truth. And when I was in there a couple of weeks ago, they were serving pre-mixed cocktails from tins!
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