Luxe Beat Magazine JANUARY 2015 | Page 23

Travel satellite building was recently expanded to help handle traffic. If you are ying British irways to the S , you will be ying out of . Airport Clubs & Lounges Because of its sheer size, LHR has more lounges than most other airports around the globe. Some of the most luxurious lounges are operated by British Airways. Here is a look at some of the lounges you can find at each terminal. Terminal 1 Lounges Terminal 3 Terminal 3, once known as the Oceanic Terminal, underwent Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is a cozy, comfortable setting for those ying first class on ir anada. Although Terminal 4 was built in 1986, it was already due for upgrades in 2007, when a light, modern exterior was created and oor to ceiling windows were added to the check-in area. T4 can now accommodate A380 aircraft. The only ights from orth merica utili ing are elta ights from Minneapolis and Detroit. Lufthansa Lounge is a large (more than 17,000 square feet) lounge with oak par uet oors, leather arm chairs and backlit walls. There are ample business facilities, WiFi and free food and drink. Terminal 2 Lounges Terminal 4 LHR’s newest and most modern terminal was opened in 2014. The terminal is filled with natural light, has a new modern design and houses some of the airport s finest shops and restaurants. North American ights on ir anada, nited and ir ew ealand y in and out of Terminal 2. Aer Lingus Lounge offers showers, meeting rooms, rest areas and a buffet style restaurant. or those who may have own in and out of Terminal 1 in the past, please note that the Servisair Executive Lounge that has operated out of that terminal closed permanently on anuary , . he only remaining lounges in Terminal 1, which is due to be demolished within the next year, are for those ying first class on British Airlines and El Al, utilizing the British Airways Lounge and the El l ing avid Lounge. extensive upgrades in 2007. You will now find new self serve check in kiosks, a bright modern check-in area and an updated passport control and baggage claim area for arrivals. T3 is home to the majority of ights from North America into LHR, serving American, US Airways, Virgin tlantic and the elta ights from to Seattle, W, and L . The Queen’s Terminal find private relaxation rooms, shower rooms, wellness spa, tapas bar, champaign bar, fresh food and drinks and eight private sleeping suites. For more information, visit plaza-network.com. Terminal 3 has several lounges that are open to the public with an entry fee, irregardless of class of service you are ying. here are also numerous airline lounges in T3. No. 1 Traveller Lounge is open 4:30 am to 10:30 pm daily, with the most amenities of any of the public lounges. There are views of runways, a quiet room, mini-cinema, games room, kids’ area, free WiFi, free papers and magazines. You can book a spa treatment for an additional fee or book the private en-suite bedroom. The maximum stay is three hours at the No. 1 Lounge. You can also find a selection of foods. here is a self service buffet, or you can opt for the bistro and order a hot or cold meal. The tended bar serves free hot and cold drinks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Champagne The new T2 is the hub for Star Alliance members, as well as Ireland’s Aer Lingus. There are currently seven lounges operating out of the new terminal: United Club and United Global First Lounge. Both clubs require visitors to be ying first class. he lounge, open 5 am to 10 pm daily, serves free food and beverages, offers free Wi i, business facilities, showers and a wine lounge. Terminal 5 Terminal 5 was opened in 2008 and is one of Europe’s busiest terminals, as it is home to most (although not all) British irways ights. ote that some B ights do originate out of other terminals, so if you are connecting at LHR, double check to see which terminal you will need to y from for your connection. includes massive glass panels with views over runways, and a new Plaza Premium Lounge is the first independent airport lounge at LHR. It is open from 5 am to 11 pm daily, and you can use the lounge regardless of the ight of service you are on. There is a charge to use the lounge, where you can 23 Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge has productivity pods and a bar counter with great views over the ight line. Terminal 3 Lounges