The late morning is a great time to to visit the Singapore Airlines SilverKris lounge in London Heathrow (LHR) T2. I nearly had it to myself. The lounge is open daily from 7:15a.m. to 10:00p.m. and I’m sure it...
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge London (LHR)
In theory, I love this lounge. It has all the elements of an airport lounge that I love. In practice, however, I found the lounge to be very overcrowded. It seems I visited at the wrong time of day… The...
Review: No1 Lounge – London Heathrow T3 (LHR)
The No1 Lounge in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow is a decent Priority Pass Lounge that is worth a visit if you want a light meal before your flight. Having had quite enough of the British Airways Galleries Lounge...
Review: British Airways Galleries Lounge – London Heathrow T3 (LHR)
I’m going to keep this one brief: stay away. In a terminal in which your oneworld business class ticket can get you into the American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas lounges (all superior choices), there is little need to...
Rat-Infested British Airways Concorde Rotting on Heathrow Tarmac
If you’ve ever flown out of London Heathrow, you may have seen her parked in a corner. Sadly, the once majestic Concorde has been left to rot. As an aside, I did not know there was a most tabloid-esque...
Photos: Beautiful New Qantas Lounge in London (LHR)
As I mentioned yesterday, Qantas just opened a beautiful new lounge in London Heathrow (LHR). Here are some pictures from the new lounge. Qantas credits its new London to Perth service, commencing on March 24, 2018, as the reason...
UK’s Obscene Airport Taxes Rising Again
Obscene is a strong and harsh word. It means offensive to moral principles; repugnant. I don’t use the word casually. Yet I do use it to describe the ridiculous APD departure tax from the United Kingdom…that will soon grow...
Review: Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport LHR
I arrived in London the night before the wedding and opted for an economical stay at the Hyatt Place Heathrow Airport for only 79GBP. Would the hotel be as nice as the Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport? You can connect from...
How Heathrow Locals Ruined the Sofitel Lounge for Everyone
After arriving in London Heathrow this afternoon I thought I would check out Club Millesime at the Sofitel London Heathrow, which joined the Priority Pass network last year. Unfortunately, I was turned away: since 09 June 2017 the lounge is no longer affiliated...
Review: Elemis Spa London Heathrow
Inside the British Airways lounge complex in Heathrow Terminal 5 is an Elemis Spa designed for business and first class passengers as well as those holding an Executive Club Gold card. Premium passengers can enjoy a complimentary 15-mintue treatment...
Review: British Airways Concorde Room London Heathrow
The British Airways Concorde Room at London Heathrow has to be one of most hellacious lounges in the world. Let me tell you about my visit. First, the lounge looks like grandma’s house. You know, your grandma whose furniture is about two...
Free Upgrade to Business First Class on Heathrow Express with Star Alliance Gold Card
The Heathrow Express offers a convenient way to travel between LHR and London Paddington Station in 15 minutes flat. Now you can enjoy a complimentary upgrade to Business First Class with a Star Alliance Gold card, a value of £18 on a...
The Secret Place to Smoke Airside at LHR
I am not a smoker and have never even tried a cigarette. Nevertheless, I am empathetic to the plight of smokers, especially as airports increasingly enact anti-smoking policies. London Heathrow has been smoke free for the last decade. LHR...
New Priority Pass Lounge in T5 at London Heathrow
While I usually make a beeline to one of the British Airways lounges when traveling through Heathrow’s Terminal 5, lately I have been doing more intra-Europe economy class on BA (only 4,500 miles for flights under 600 miles). Having...
Delta Challenging AA: Planning Heathrow Service from Boston and Miami
In a move showcasing Delta’s emphasis on international expansion, the airline has announced plans to begin twice daily service from Boston to London Heathrow and daily service from Miami to Heathrow. With the recent approval of a joint venture...
BD Number One Lounge at Heathrow and London to Lisbon on TAP Portugal
Day 0: Introduction: Perfecting My Trip to Europe Using United Miles Day 1: LAX-YVR on Air Canada, Vancouver, and YVR-LHR on Air Canada Day 2: BD Number One Lounge at Heathrow and London to Lisbon on TAP Portugal...
