A refresh to British Airways’ First lounge at Terminal 5 is making for a more comfortable and relaxing start to flights for premium customers.
The refurbishment to the airline’s First lounge has brought a new sparkle to eligible First customers and Gold Executive Club members.
The lounge has brand new contemporary and stylish furniture, plush new carpets, re-sanded, waxed and polished extensive oak wooded floors, and more power outlets to charge phones, laptops and tablet computers.
Over 220 new pieces of furniture, ranging from stylish high-backed chairs, occasional tables, dining furniture and relaxing sofas have replaced the First lounge’s previous furniture.
Additional power outlets have been fitted to provide even more places for passengers to re-charge and power up their personal electronic devices.
As well as new and stylish, understated seating throughout, the First lounge also features ‘The Gold Bar’, which is covered in gold leaf and is lit by a Swarovski crystal chandelier.
Drinks
Passengers can help themselves from the bar, stocked with fine wines, champagne and spirits.
There is a dedicated Champagne Bar, surrounded by banquette seating, decorated with a subtle Concorde motif, serving top champagnes, including Castelnau Vintage 2004, Taittinger Brut Rose NV and Taittinger Vintage 2006.
Food
A specially prepared hot and cold food selection is available for self-service in a dining area, with a wide selection of beverages available, and bespoke furniture to either dine alone at individual tables or in groups, if travelling with friends or family.
Work
A Work and Entertainment Zone provides PCs for passenger use with free high-speed wifi available throughout the lounge.
Personal
Passengers can pamper themselves before their flight with specially prepared treatments at the Elemis Spa.
A dedicated British Airways passenger service team is on hand to help customers to arrange or amend flights and answer any queries.
Troy Warfield, British Airways’ director of customer experience:
“Our First customers and Gold Executive Club members are used to the very best service and surroundings, both in the air and on the ground.
“The refurbishment of our First lounge at Terminal 5 will ensure they can continue to enjoy fine cuisine, outstanding wines and champagnes and relax in comfort before flying in style to destinations around the world.”
N.B. Image credit: britishairways.com
