Airlines are seeking a waiver from Heathrow’s “use it or lose it” slot during this time of weakened travel demand. Absent that, expect a lot of empty flights to/from London Heathrow in the days and weeks ahead. LHR “Use...
Environmentalists Plan To Disrupt London Heathrow With More Drones
An environmentalist group has put London Heathrow Airport on notice: the drones are coming. Heathrow Pause opposes the construction of a third runway at LHR, arguing it runs counter to the United Kingdom’s plan to reduce net greenhouse emissions...
Review: Etihad Lounge London (LHR)
The Etihad Lounge in London Heathrow T4, now called “The House”, is not what it once was…but still an above-average lounge at LHR. A disclaimer is appropriate here. I’m in the midst of my final “vintage” trip report…you can...
Eco-Terrorists Vow To Shut Down London Heathrow
Climate change protestors have warned that they will shut down London Heathrow for one day in June and 10 days in July using drones unless the airport abandons plans for a runway expansion. Extinction Rebellion is a “socio-political movement”...
Review: United Arrivals Lounge London (LHR)
After my flight from Los Angeles to London Heathrow, I checked out United’s Arrivals Lounge in Terminal 2 for a shower and breakfast. I last reviewed this lounge back in 2014 and it really hasn’t changed. Upon entry, a...
Review: Qantas Lounge London (LHR – T3)
The Qantas Lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 3 is an ideal alternative to the nearby British Airways Lounge. Business class passengers on oneworld as well as oneworld frequent flyers (Emerald or Sapphire status) have access to this exceptional lounge, open daily...
Review: Aspire Lounge London Heathrow (LHR – T5)
I complained about the crowding in the British Airways’ T5 Galleries Lounge last week, but that was like a New York subway compared to the nearby Tokyo Subway, aka Aspire Lounge. In fact, I’ve never been in a more...
Review: British Airways Galleries Lounge South – London (LHR – T5)
British Airways’ Galleries Lounge South in Heathrow Terminal 5 has one thing going for it. It’s certainly better than the gate area… The Galleries lounge is the “base” lounge reserved for business class passengers or oneworld Sapphire members. Oneworld...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse – London (LHR)
I may have just found my new favorite business class lounge. The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is a superb business class lounge and even with high expectations I walked away impressed. The lounge is located in Terminal 3 right above...
Uh Oh: London Heathrow Halts Departures Due To Drones
UPDATE: 18:34 GMT – The departure ban has been lifted and flights are beginning to depart once again. Thousands remain delayed. Departures from London Heathrow Airpot are currently suspended while authorities investigate a drone sighting in the area. A...
Why I Prefer T3 To T5 At London Heathrow When Flying British Airways
I used to dread flying British Airways out of Terminal 3 at London Heathrow, but not anymore. BA operates out of both T3 and T5 at London Heathrow. I’d say T3 caters to more leisure-based and second-tier destinations and...
Ghost Flights From London Heathrow
Three of the most valuable commodities in the world: gold, silver…and LHR slots? Take a worldwide financial hub and throw in an airport bursting at the seams and you have a classic supply and demand dilemma. But the ironic...
