I never much cared for the British Airways Galleries South Lounge at LHR in the past, but it proved to be an ideal venue to efficiently feed my family ahead of our late evening flight to Switzerland. British Airways...
Heathrow Express – Too Much For Families?
After a pleasant stay in London, my family returned to LHR via the Heathrow Express for our onward flight. Despite a delay, we saved time versus using London Underground or a taxi in the height of rush hour. Heathrow...
Report: King Charles Rejects Offer By London Heathrow To Name Terminal 5 In His Honor
King Charles III has reportedly rejected an offer by London Heathrow Airport to name Terminal 5 after him, noting it might undermine his long-term efforts to combat climate change. Spurned by the King, London Heathrow is creating commemorative luggage...
A Scrumptious Layover In London Heathrow Terminal 3
Every visit to London Heathrow Terminal 3 I am reminded how much I value oneworld status and how much I enjoy lounge hopping. This time, I enjoyed a scrumptious brunch, coffee, and later lunch courtesy of the Qantas and...
Emirates And London Heathrow Reach “Compromise” On Passenger Cap
Emirates and London Heathrow Airport have reached a facing-saving “compromise” on what became a high-stakes game of chicken with each side blaming the other for a summer of delays and cancellations. Emirates + London Heathrow Save Face After Row...
Bravo: Emirates Rejects Heathrow Demand To Cancel Flights
Emirates has forcefully pushed back against the demand of London Heathrow Airport to cut flights. In doing so, it is has exposed the hypocrisy of the airport while demonstrating a one-size-fits-all approach to mitigating overcrowding is not appropriate. London...
Sweet Irony: Fourth Of July Celebration…In United Club London
Stop by the United Club in London today for a celebration of the day that those treasonous colonists across the Atlantic declared independence from the Crown! United Club London Celebrates Fourth Of July Time heals wounds and the “special...
Jubilee Party At United Club London Heathrow
The United Airlines club lounge at London Heathrow celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday with a special selection of tasty treats and decorations. It represents just one of the thousands of similar parties that are taking...
Party Like It’s 2019: Oneworld Lounge Hopping In London Heathrow T3
I had one last hurrah with my oneworld emerald status during my recent trip through London Heathrow, enjoying both the Qantas and Cathay Pacific lounges while lounge hopping in T3. Oneworld Lounge Hopping In Heathrow T3 Just before the...
United Club London Reopens
The United Club in London Heathrow Terminal 2 has reopened; the first United Club to open outside the United States since the pandemic started. United Club in London Heathrow Reopens United Airlines has four airport lounges outside the United...
A Hollow Threat From British Airways
British Airways is threatening to leave London Heathrow if a planned increase in departure taxes goes into effect. Talk about a hollow threat… Empty Threat: British Airways “Reconsidering Use of Heathrow.” The threat came from Luis Gallego, CEO of International...
Virgin Atlantic Will Re-Open Swanky LHR Clubhouse Lounge
Good news for Virgin Atlantic and Delta travelers from London Heathrow, as the carriers will shortly return to Terminal 3. Virgin Atlantic will also re-open its swanky Clubhouse lounge. Virgin Atlantic, Delta Return To Terminal 3, Re-Open Clubhouse Heathrow...
Coffee Guide: London Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounges
Terminal Two at London Heathrow offers several airline lounges. All serve coffee. But the coffee in one lounge stands out amongst others. Lounge Coffee Guide – London Heathrow Terminal 2 Let’s set the scene. It’s an early morning and...
Which Oneworld Lounge In London Heathrow Terminal 3 Is Best?
When you fly on a oneworld carrier out of Terminal 3 at London Heathrow, you have many choices when it comes to a lounge. Which on is best? While I have a personal answer, it really depends upon what...
Airlines Warn Of Wasteful “Ghost Flights” From London Heathrow
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: 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: 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...
