British Airways Galleries Club Lounge (North)
BACKGROUND London Heathrow Airport is made up of four terminals (Terminals 2 to 5), with British Airways (BA) operating mostly from Terminal 5. Galleries Club Lounges here are located at the North and South wings. (Galleries Club lounges correspond to business class lounges.)
The lounge is colossal with ample seating areas featuring Osborne and Little designed fabric
WHERE IS IT? Immediately after security check in Terminal 5A.
WHO CAN ACCESS IT? Customers travelling in British Airways’ First, Club World or Club Europe; Executive Club Gold and Silver Members (plus one guest), oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members (plus one guest) can access this lounge.
WHAT’S IT LIKE? The British Airways logo at the entrance is unmissable, signalling you from far. Being welcomed by smiling faces us never a bad thing, especially when its before an early morning long-haul trip. My boarding pass is scanned and I walk in; on my right are newspapers and magazines and on the left are some of the food counters (tea, coee, crisps, cookies, wine and water). The lounge is colossal with ample seating areas featuring Osborne and Little exclusively designed fabric. It is well lit with ample natural light flowing in through the massive windows adjoining the tarmac. A few shower rooms are dedicated to passengers wanting to freshen up before their flights. There are large community tables, however I head towards the high tables adjoining the window and facing the tarmac, where I take a seat. There are also lounge chairs around but I choose this as it oers more privacy. I enjoy a cup of coee with cookies as I look at some of the aircraft taxing around in front of me - an aviation geek’s paradise. Charging points are easily found where I plug in my phone and marking my space, I check out the breakfast area.
FOOD AND DRINK A wide selection of hot and cold food is quite appealing, but I decided to opt for a light meal since I plan to eat on the plane as well. There is a hot food area with pasta, baked beans, rice and curry; while the salad counter has a range of fresh vegetables and leaves with a few dressings. There is a wide choice of breads and pastries, cold cuts and other breakfast items that make up my plate.
VERDICT Easy to find and access. Highly recommended for passengers wanting some quiet time in a luxurious space before their flight. Equipped with conveniences and wide-arrayed food options.