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#961968 by David
17 Jul 2023, 06:56
Busy, busy, busy seems to be the theme at the moment. With the new elites from skyteam and flights ramping up to pre pandemic levels, as well as the flights moved across from Gatwick, space seems to be at a premium.

Was it not “talked” about a few years ago that VS were hoping to be able to expand downstairs into AA’s lounge although I believe AA have recently reopened it earlier this year

David
#961969 by mitchja
17 Jul 2023, 08:21
Enjoy and have a great trip :cool:

It's peak travel season so expect things to be busy. Whilst demand in back to pre-pandemic levels, the type of pax has changed now with more leisure pax travelling in premium cabins who tend to spend longer in airports and in lounges than corporate J pax do/did. BA are seeing the same busy lounge issues especially at LHR.

There aren't actually that many extra SkyTeam Elites using the CH as VS have been very strict in their entry requirements. Basically only VS J or AU pax or DL or AM J pax can use the CH. All other SkyTeam Elites can only access either the T3 No 1 Lounge or T4 Premium Plaza lounge.

AA recently refreshed their T3 lounge downstairs, making it another one of their 'Flagship' lounges after moving back into T3 from their temp home in T5 during the pandemic; so no chance of VS taking over that space.
#961970 by Murraymint
17 Jul 2023, 10:48
Have a great trip. It was mentioned on HfP today that VS had been looking for ways to expand the clubhouse but were unable to find a way to do it.

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