BA to open First Wing at T5

[Fred Bloggs]

BA are way too expensive, we specced out a flight to the far east (didn't actually go in the end) and it was over a grand cheaper each to go Emirates business class over BA business. Emirates had a few hours stopover in Dubai, but that's fine with me, being a filthy and I hear the business lounge at Dubai is quite a nice place to while away a couple of hours. I can't understand why anyone would fly BA, it's not as if their service was that great before they started cutting back on some of the frills.

You're right about Emirates and Dubai. You get the Merc limo transfer at both ends of the trip, business class on their A380 fleet is brilliant (go and while away the time stood at the bar on free champagne and nibbles?) and the business lounges at DXB are awesome. Full restaurant service etc.. if you wish......... take a shower.......... have a massage...... BA in comparison are like a 1970's Aeroflot experience and their staff are just as miserable with huge chips on their shoulders too. Nope, I'll fly Emirates any time thanks.

[Mordac]

Ahhhh................ That explains it then. Sorry for being quite thick about that.

BA is still sh!te anyway. I prefer Emirates, their A380 service to/from Manchester is brilliant! Merc limo transfer at each end of the trip for no extra cash too. BA have a very long way to go before I try them again, especially via LHR.

BA are way too expensive, we specced out a flight to the far east (didn't actually go in the end) and it was over a grand cheaper each to go Emirates business class over BA business. Emirates had a few hours stopover in Dubai, but that's fine with me, being a filthy and I hear the business lounge at Dubai is quite a nice place to while away a couple of hours. I can't understand why anyone would fly BA, it's not as if their service was that great before they started cutting back on some of the frills.

[Fred Bloggs]

It's not a lounge, it's a check-in area and security.
Takes you through to the First lounge and Concorde Room (which aren't changing)

Ahhhh................ That explains it then. Sorry for being quite thick about that.

BA is still sh!te anyway. I prefer Emirates, their A380 service to/from Manchester is brilliant! Merc limo transfer at each end of the trip for no extra cash too. BA have a very long way to go before I try them again, especially via LHR.

[WTFH]

Thanks. It doesn't say anywhere. And if you look at the links to the BA lounges webpages it doesn't even feature on there at all. Good old BA. At least are consistently sh!te. I shall continue to avoid BA like the plaque (and Heathrow).

It's not a lounge, it's a check-in area and security.
Takes you through to the First lounge and Concorde Room (which aren't changing)

[Fred Bloggs]

It's just First (and possibly Gold members). I thought T5 First check in was good, the worst bit was having to join everyone else to go through security.

Thanks. It doesn't say anywhere. And if you look at the links to the BA lounges webpages it doesn't even feature on there at all. Good old BA. At least are consistently sh!te. I shall continue to avoid BA like the plaque (and Heathrow).

[MarillionFan]

well at least MF will see pictures

I don't see the point of these First Class lounges, freshly cooked breakfasts, champagne etc when flying.

Perfectly good coffee & a yoghurt at Southampton lounge. Everything else is just a disgrace when their are starving children in the world.

[WTFH]

Looks OK. BA is a dire experience though, as is Heathrow, so this might help a bit. But........... I can't see if it is open to business passengers or just first class? It doesn't seem to say anywhere obvious?

It's just First (and possibly Gold members). I thought T5 First check in was good, the worst bit was having to join everyone else to go through security.

[Fred Bloggs]

https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...t=100000157730

Looks OK. BA is a dire experience though, as is Heathrow, so this might help a bit. But........... I can't see if it is open to business passengers or just first class? It doesn't seem to say anywhere obvious?

[redgiant]

https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...t=100000157730

Looks very similar to the Virgin Atlantic effort at Heathrow T3 - Upper Class Wing. Would recommend it if you ever get the chance to use it as well as their clubhouse lounge. Sadly they are getting rid of the sauna and hot tub with the refurb

[WTFH]

Hope there will be another one soon after. Can't fly far on one wing...





I think I'll get my coat.

Don't forget your belt, shoes, and take your laptop out of the bag...

[vetran]

well at least MF will see pictures

[northernladuk]

Hope there will be another one soon after. Can't fly far on one wing...





I think I'll get my coat.

[WTFH]

https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...t=100000157730