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TRIP REPORT: Older, Yes. Wise? No – British Airways Galleries, North Lounge

26/12/2023 by Kevincm

British Airways Galleries North Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 5
Older. Yes, Wiser? No.

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  • British Airways Galleries North Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 5 
  • BA772 London Heathrow to Zurich (Eurotraveller)
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  • The Skyview Lounge, EuroAirport Basel 
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  • Little Britain at its worst
  • Older yes. Wiser? Dear deity… of course not!

After a couple of false attempts to enter (with my passport deciding to hide in my coat well, followed by the paper boarding passes), I made it into the lounge. 

Heathrow terminal 5

I was buzzed in and found some seats to relax in. 

a group of people in a restaurant

As it was dark, a window seat wasn’t essential, but it was nice to have. 

a view of a city from a window a view of a city from a window

However, it’s also breakfast time, so it’s time for some breakfast items.

British Airways presented their usual breakfast service, comprised of hot items (Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, mushrooms, hash browns and beans).

a buffet with different types of food
Hot items 

a group of bowls of food
Scrambled eggs and Beans

a buffet with different food items

as well as cold items…

a buffet with plates of fruit and spoons
Fruits 

Sauces…

a table with different bowls of food
Cold meats and sauces 

Cereals…

a group of bowls of cereal with spoons

Bread and Pastries

a trays of pastries on a counter a trays of bread and pastries on a counter

Yoghurts and porridge. 

a group of bowls of cereals and honey bowls of food in a sink

I grabbed myself a serving and made some interesting sandwiches. As well as something for the start of the day.

a group of bottles in a bowl

It’s pink fizz. I’m allowed it today. With the partnership British Airways has with Bottega, I’m sure they wouldn’t mind me emptying a glass. Or two. 

a hand pouring champagne into a glass

But no more – I have to be semi-conscious when I head to the gate and travelled. Besides, it’s unfair if I present a biological hazard inflight. 

There were also other drink options at the various bars – and thankfully, still all self-serve.

people sitting in a room with chairs and tables a bar with bottles of liquor and drinks a group of people standing around a bar a row of wine glasses and bottles on a counter

The North Lounge filled out as I waited for my flight, and whilst it was clearly used and in need of a little love, it was still a suitable facility for Club passengers. Sadly, it does need to be a little larger to handle the ever-increasing passenger flow that Heathrow T5 gets (be they O&D or connecting). 

Whilst the furnishings I expect to get a tart up and fix, the space… that’s another issue, given how much Heathrow airport likes space for retail purposes. At least the future was in reasonable condition. 

Which is good to see – compared to some crap holes I’ve visited this year.

On the plus side, the coffee machine worked very well that morning.

a man standing in front of a coffee machine a coffee machine with a screen and cups on a shelf a screen on a machine
Coffee works. It always does. 

I kind of kept my eye on the flight – but it seems updates weren’t being pushed to the app.

One minute the sign said to wait in the lounge, the next, Final Call. Oopsie. It seems I didn’t keep that close of an eye on it too closely. 

I made haste out of the lounge and headed down to the gate area – thankfully A8 isn’t far from the North Lounge – even if the terminal was a lot busier than before. 

a group of chairs in an airport

Boarding was still in full flight when I arrived. I presented my passport and boarding pass for checking and was allowed to scan my boarding pass 

people standing in a line at an airport

With that, I headed down the escalator and to the aircraft. 

people on the stairs

Next: British Airways BA772 London Heathrow to Zurich Airport.


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