BA prepares to open Galleries lounge at T5

British Airways is opening its sixth Terminal 5 lounge next week - the 'Galleries' lounge in the terminal's satellite B building. From Wednesday (September 17), customers with flights departing from the satellite terminal will be able to go directly to Terminal 5 B after they have passed through ticket presentation and security and enjoy the lounge facilities.

British Airways has invested £60 million in its lounges in Terminal 5. The satellite B 'Galleries' lounge has been finished to the same high specification as those featured in the main building. All are the epitome of elegance and luxury.

The Terminal 5 B Galleries Club lounge, open to customers travelling in First, Club World or Club Europe cabins, plus Gold and Silver Executive Club members, includes:

* The Silver Bar
* Wine Gallery
* Work and Entertainment Zones
* Elemis Travel Spa
* Shower Suite
* Kids Zone

Customers travelling in First will also continue to be able to enjoy the Concorde Room and Gold Executive Club members can continue to use the Galleries First lounge which are both located in the Terminal 5A southern Galleries lounge area.

British Airways is recommending that customers flying from Terminal 5 B leave Terminal 5 A a minimum of 35 minutes before departure to reach the boarding gate no later than 20 minutes prior to their flight leaving.

Fast Track lanes for ticket presentation and security in the Flight Connections area have also been introduced to help make transferring through Terminal 5 even easier and quicker. Fast Track is available for customers travelling in First, Club World and Club Europe, as well as Gold and Silver Executive Club members.