British Airways’ Whispering Angel bar, located in the airline’s lounge in Terminal 5 at the B gates has opened up for passenger use, as the summer season progresses.
Whispering Angel is offering their rosé originating in the Provence vineyards of Château d’Esclans before their flight.
Across the rest of the airline’s Club (Business Class) lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick, eligible British Airways customers can enjoy The Pale rosé, which is produced by the same winemakers as Whispering Angel. Whispering Angel is currently available in British Airways’ Concorde, First and Club lounges.
The opening of the exclusive bar marks the first phase of British Airways’ continued refresh of this lounge over the summer months, which will include new and reupholstered furniture across the lounge and a new layout.
Meanwhile, “Rock Angel” rosé will be served over the next three months in British Airways FIRST cabin, whilst those flying short-haul can buy Whispering Angel rosé for £17 a time as a pre-order from the airlines’ “Highlife Cafe/Speedbird Cafe” (with the rebrand starting on the 21st July).
In Quotes
Calum Laming, British Airways’ Chief Customer Officer, said:
“We are really excited to open the doors on our new original Whispering Angel bar, just in time for the start of the summer season. What’s more, the opening coincides with the exciting news that customers now have the option to pre-order Whispering Angel across all short-haul flights, to take the experience with them, from the ground to the skies.”
The Château d’Esclans team said:
“We are ecstatic to finally be able to share our beautiful Whispering Angel bar with British Airways’ customers, and bring a touch of glamour to Heathrow as the world’s most glamorous rosé. We look forward to travellers being able to enjoy a delicious glass of Whispering Angel before they fly, in a space that really embodies the effortlessly chic nature of our brand.”
Further work on the way
As I noted in the original article when this partnership was announced – the big takeaway is that British Airways is starting to work through its home lounges at London Heathrow.
And to be honest, the Club Lounges, whilst serviceable are starting to become a little tired.
Sponsorships, as well as new income to the lounge, will help justify the upgrades needed to improve the Club Spaces – given they seem to be packed at any time of the day – not just between the main transfer banks.
But even seeing small upgrades at their home base is something to be welcomed.
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