New: Cathay Pacific First/Business lounge at LHR

[samh004]

Just received an email this morning from Marco Polo advising their new First/Business lounge is now open at LHR. Shame I can’t use it with my QP card, but should be useful for those that fly out of T3 with OWS, as it’ll probably be a step-up on BA’s outdated offerings?

Who’s there next to try it out?

London International Airport Information, London, United Kingdom Airport

Cathay Pacific First and Business Class lounge at London Heathrow

Cathay Pacific is pleased to offer passengers the opportunity to relax before their flight in its dedicated First and Business Class lounge at London Heathrow.

Location:

Departures area Terminal 3. Invited passengers should follow signs towards the "Gate A Lounge" and then follow the Cathay Pacific liveried signage.
The lounge is modelled on Cathay's flagship lounges, the award-winning The Wing and The Pier in Hong Kong International Airport.

Facilities:

• Separate First and Business Class seating sections
• Personal Living Space areas providing a comfortable place to work, email, or surf the Internet
• Reading materials
• A wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• A hot and cold buffet offering Eastern and Western cuisine
• Shower suites

Passengers services:

Members of the Cathay Pacific Premium Service Team are on hand to assist passengers with ticketing or reservations queries, business facilities or Marco Polo Club services. Flight Information Display Screens are located in the lounge to keep passengers informed about any changes to their flight schedules.

Cathay Pacific First and Business Class lounge
London Heathrow Terminal 3
Opening hours: 0530 - 2200

 

[simongr]

The BA T3 lounge is actually quite nice (much better than AA) - apart from the Whites and Champagne being too warm.

 

[samh004]

The BA T3 lounge is actually quite nice (much better than AA) - apart from the Whites and Champagne being too warm.

I’ll be in there tonight and was there last month and agree, I just thought a completely new offering with a different take on lounge access might be welcome in T3, especially if you’re always in the BA lounge and want something a little different.

 

[simongr]

I agree and I am sure Cathay will do a great job. I think though that he BA lounge is also brand new so it should be a very interesting comparison.

I look forward to your comments

 

[serfty]

I agree and I am sure Cathay will do a great job. I think though that he BA lounge is also brand new so it should be a very interesting comparison. ...

FWIW, the BA LHR T3 J lounge is about a year old. The adjoining F lounge has been open since September IIRC.

 

[simongr]

I havent been to the J lounge - only the F lounge. It is not something I would rush to visit but apart from the scale compared to T5 I don't think it is dramatically different.

It is a marked improvement over T4.