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  • Chivvy 22 posts

    Hi
    We,(3 adults), have a trip coming up later in the year departing from Heathrow early (8 am) on a Saturday morning.

    I’ve never used any airport lounges but would consider buying access to one. My issue is that I have read about how busy the lounges at Heathrow can be and I’d hate to buy access for the 3 of us only to be turned away.

    If anyone thinks that it would be worth purchasing access could they suggest which lounge would be best to purchase?

    Oh, it’s probably important to say which airline we will be using to ascertain which terminal! We will be going with QR.

    Thanks

    BA Flyer IHG Stayer 3,103 posts

    QR = Terminal 4

    The pay to enter lounges are listed on the LHR website.

    Unlikely a pre-paid entry would be denied.

    for 3 mioght be cheaper to have something in one of the eateries in the terminal.

    Rob
    HfP Staff
    2,702 posts

    Have a look at our reviews of the T4 independent lounges here – https://www.headforpoints.com/uk-airport-lounge-reviews/

    NorthernLass 10,516 posts

    Food options tend to be limited in lounges, so if you’re paying money, unless you’re intending to drink loads, I’d second the suggestion about eating in the terminal restaurants!

    Chivvy 22 posts

    Ok thanks for the information everyone. I guess that, unless I find a good offer for lounge passes, then I’ll continue to sit in the main terminal building.

    One other point, I should be eligible for a new sign up bonus with AMEX gold shortly before we fly. These come with 4 passes, right? Maybe they could be utilised in terminal 4?

    Whilst I’ve had the gold card previously I was never in a position to use a lounge (tried in Orlando but was turned away as it was full). Can anyone remind me how long after signing up for the AMEX card the passes arrive?

    Thanks again for the responses, most helpful

    yonasl 1,100 posts

    The passes will get to you with the card. The only thing is that they are not guaranteed to work if the lounge is full (in some you can pay a small amount to pre-book your spot. You still then have to use your voucher to enter).

    executiveclubber 530 posts

    If you’re departing 8am, you will likely not be consuming much at all, let alone a full meal or alcohol. Would staying in a nearby hotel with breakfast make more sense? It would for me! If not, you’d probably get much better value for money at an airport eatery and using Club Avolta for any discounts?

    Chivvy 22 posts

    Thanks yonasl, I guess that comes back to my original point about being able to get access earlier on a Saturday. I suppose it doesn’t matter too much if I’m using the AMEX vouchers but, having read the lounge reviews Rob put in the post above, access is rather limited in independent lounges in T4

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