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T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
04 Sep 2017, 10:00
by LhrFlyer023
Hi all,
new here. do a fair bit of travel still with BA and finding myself going through T3 next week on a BA flight. Currently hold VS Gold and wondered if anyone has tried getting into the Virgin lounge when flying another airline from 3?
Cheers.
LHRFlyer
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
04 Sep 2017, 11:11
by Phil.Durrant
hi, i have done this a few times in recent months at both Gatwick & Heathrow clubhouses
just need to show your gold card and they register you as a guest . Usual rules apply so you can take one other person in with you.
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
04 Sep 2017, 14:20
by LhrFlyer023
Oh! Thought I was going to get told its a silly question
Will certainly give it a try, worst comes to worst I have to sit and wait in the CX lounge!
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
04 Sep 2017, 14:22
by LhrFlyer023
oh! Thats good news thanks.
Has anyone else had success? I suppose worst comes to worst then I have to head over to CX lounge!
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
04 Sep 2017, 16:31
by Shirley Heights
Phil.Durrant wrote:hi, i have done this a few times in recent months at both Gatwick & Heathrow clubhouses
just need to show your gold card and they register you as a guest . Usual rules apply so you can take one other person in with you.
Has this always been the case, or something new?
I always assumed that Clubhouse access was only available for same day travel on a VS flight, and more recently, Delta.
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
04 Sep 2017, 16:51
by JCBR
If correct that is great news. I seldom fly BA but last week went from T3 and their lounge there was awful. I would rather have stayed in the terminal.
Didn't think I could access CH as usually airlines need you to be on theirs or their partners aircraft.
You are right to try CX if VS doesn't work out - I will do that next time.
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
04 Sep 2017, 16:55
by Phil.Durrant
Shirley Heights wrote:Phil.Durrant wrote:hi, i have done this a few times in recent months at both Gatwick & Heathrow clubhouses
just need to show your gold card and they register you as a guest . Usual rules apply so you can take one other person in with you.
Has this always been the case, or something new?
I always assumed that Clubhouse access was only available for same day travel on a VS flight, and more recently, Delta.
I did it when flying BA to Poland 3 weeks ago from T3, and did it in March flying Easyjet to Geneva from Gatwick. I only found out about it as when i first got my gold a year or so ago, i asked at the Clubhouse if i was able to bring in a guest when taking future flights in a lower class. The lady informed me "Yes" at which her colleague chipped in with "different class or even a different airline". I then queried if this was the same at Gatwick and they even phoned the Gatwick clubhouse to check for me! On both occasions i have done it, there has not been any issues, just need to show my gold card. As with paid entry its subject to availability but its not been a problem for me.
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
04 Sep 2017, 17:13
by Shirley Heights
Phil.Durrant wrote:Shirley Heights wrote:Phil.Durrant wrote:hi, i have done this a few times in recent months at both Gatwick & Heathrow clubhouses
just need to show your gold card and they register you as a guest . Usual rules apply so you can take one other person in with you.
Has this always been the case, or something new?
I always assumed that Clubhouse access was only available for same day travel on a VS flight, and more recently, Delta.
I did it when flying BA to Poland 3 weeks ago from T3, and did it in March flying Easyjet to Geneva from Gatwick. I only found out about it as when i first got my gold a year or so ago, i asked at the Clubhouse if i was able to bring in a guest when taking future flights in a lower class. The lady informed me "Yes" at which her colleague chipped in with "different class or even a different airline". I then queried if this was the same at Gatwick and they even phoned the Gatwick clubhouse to check for me! On both occasions i have done it, there has not been any issues, just need to show my gold card. As with paid entry its subject to availability but its not been a problem for me.
Thanks for coming back to explain further.
Had it only happened once, I would say you were very lucky. But twice...WOW!
Will be interesting to hear if others' have also been so fortunate.
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
04 Sep 2017, 17:20
by jayden
Phil.Durrant wrote:Shirley Heights wrote:Phil.Durrant wrote:hi, i have done this a few times in recent months at both Gatwick & Heathrow clubhouses
just need to show your gold card and they register you as a guest . Usual rules apply so you can take one other person in with you.
Has this always been the case, or something new?
I always assumed that Clubhouse access was only available for same day travel on a VS flight, and more recently, Delta.
I did it when flying BA to Poland 3 weeks ago from T3, and did it in March flying Easyjet to Geneva from Gatwick. I only found out about it as when i first got my gold a year or so ago, i asked at the Clubhouse if i was able to bring in a guest when taking future flights in a lower class. The lady informed me "Yes" at which her colleague chipped in with "different class or even a different airline". I then queried if this was the same at Gatwick and they even phoned the Gatwick clubhouse to check for me! On both occasions i have done it, there has not been any issues, just need to show my gold card. As with paid entry its subject to availability but its not been a problem for me.
Im going through 3 on Monday, albeit BA so will give this a try. The CX lounge is lovely, have never thought of trying the VS CH in fear of rejection
Wouldnt be nice to have to walk up the stairs, peep through and then to walk back down!
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
04 Sep 2017, 17:36
by Shirley Heights
I am not doubting Phil.Durrant, I am just very surprised that I have never noticed this (unless I missed it) in the Gold Flying Club member T&Cs.
I remember how busy the T3 Clubhouse became when eligible Delta flyers were allowed access, so I am still very surprised that non-VS/DL travellers are also permitted.
If such access was a 'secret' - this has blown it now.
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
04 Sep 2017, 18:55
by jayden
If it is a loop hole, hide topic from Crawley Towers
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
07 Sep 2017, 01:32
by joeyc
At the base of it, it is at Clubhouse discretion and definitely not a published or openly allowed perk.
Absolutely, let's hide this topic away from Crawley Towers.... Mods, don't just sit there sweating like a cheese, do something
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
07 Sep 2017, 20:36
by simonpeart
I and four others are travelling Prem Econ from LHR T3 to MIA in Nov.
We are only Flying Club Red but would like to have some time in a lounge before the flight.
Can anyone recommend one of the T3 lounges that would suit us?
Thanks Simon
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
07 Sep 2017, 21:38
by gumshoe
First, try the VS Clubhouse. They sometimes allow PE passengers to buy entry on the day for about £65. No guarantee though - it is not a published benefit and is purely down to staff discretion.
Failing that, the No.1 or Aspire lounges are much of a muchness. Both will happily take your money on the day or you can prebook online - No.1 is usually available with a discount and bonus FC miles via the VS website.
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
08 Sep 2017, 08:09
by pjh
gumshoe wrote:
Failing that, the No.1 or Aspire lounges are much of a muchness. Both will happily take your money on the day or you can prebook online - No.1 is usually available with a discount and bonus FC miles via the VS website.
If you want to be certain, pre-book. If busy they will turn away walk ups and lounge access cardholders (such as Priorty Pass).
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
08 Sep 2017, 11:17
by LucyLu
You can get No1 lounge for £25 i you go through FC. I am in there next saturday on my way to SFO down the back of the bus (work trip)
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
09 Sep 2017, 04:36
by RedwoodA320
Yes, I've done this at the LHR T3 clubhouse while flying Vueling - on two occasions. Once I was told "I was the last person that could be accommodated" so I do believe there is some sort of capacity control.
Also done this at SFO several times and JFK many times - although often flying Delta internal flights. I've tried twice at LAX and been given a stern no (as if the idea was completely farfetched), so there is some inconsistency between CHs.
Agree with above posters - this thread should be deleted.
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
09 Sep 2017, 07:01
by simonpeart
Great, thanks to all for the replies.
Re: T3 Clubhouse Q
Posted:
11 Sep 2017, 10:28
by jayden
Currently sitting in the CH with a nice glass of bubbles. Was told coming in wasn't a problem, they just wrote my flight no on a piece of paper.
Good morning all!