The British Airways First Class check-in area at London Heathrow Terminal five is
situated at the right-hand side of the terminal after the J check-in area.
Exclusive to passengers traveling in first class on BA or passengers with an
executive club gold card traveling in any class. One-world member airline
passengers are also allowed with emerald status.
The first wing is an exclusive fast-track area that takes you through
check-in security and straight into the lounge within five to ten minutes.
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As an alternative if you wish to shop before entering the lounge you can use
the business class fast-track security and browse all the shops before arriving
at the lounge from this route.
Large and spacious there are various types of comfy leather seating, side
tables and high back chairs positioned right next to the runway you can get
great views of the aircraft departing and landing. There are a number of
self-service drink and snack stations offering the best quality wines, spirits
and champagne. Soft drinks are available as well so help yourself.
I visited very early in the morning so the breakfast service was available. Warm pastries,
breakfast cereals, fruits and yogurts were nicely presented in the food area.
For something hot, the main food presentation at this time of day is a
full English breakfast. This is something British Airways does extremely well with
excellent ingredients. At around 11 a.m. this will be switched to a lunch
offering. You can also have table service and order from a menu for made-to-order
meals like eggs benedict or later in the day the British Airways burger.
There is a complementary work and entertainment zone offering internet
access, printers, copiers and a fax machines so you can continue to work through your
time at the airport if need be.
From time to time the lounge has themed areas, and at the moment this outer
terrace has a beach party vibe, although I think it probably comes to life later
in the day, it appears to have a DJ.
Overall the lounge offers good facilities with excellent food and drink
offerings. Be aware that depending on the time of day the lounge can become
crowded especially into the evenings.
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