Airports & Lounges Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:24:55 +0000 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:24:55 +0000 insideflyer.co.uk https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/forums/airports-lounges.15/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:46:49 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/london-heathrow-terminal-2-silverkris-lounge-or-united-lounge.973/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/london-heathrow-terminal-2-silverkris-lounge-or-united-lounge.973/ invalid@example.com (Flyer787) Flyer787
I'm flying to Japan next year from London Heathrow Terminal 2 with ANA.

I seem to have a choice of 2 lounges to use. The first the Silverkris Lounge (part of Singapore Airlines) or the United Lounge.

I've used the Silverkris Lounge once before, when flying with Singapore Airlines. It was a fantastic lounge with made to order food if you wish, such as poached egg on salmon with a fabulous sauce.
However, I've never been been to the United Lounge and just wondering if it's...

London Heathrow - Terminal 2 - Silverkris Lounge or United Lounge?]]> 2 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 08:16:21 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/manchester-or-jfk-lounge.931/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/manchester-or-jfk-lounge.931/ invalid@example.com (johnbrowell) johnbrowell
I thought I would seek opinions on which lounges people have preferred. We have MAN terminal 2, with Aspire or Escape on the outbound leg, or JFK terminal 4 on the inbound leg, which shows the Wingtips Lounge. Loungeclub also list the Air India lounge but being inexperienced in all this, I don't know...

Manchester or JFK Lounge ?]]> 4 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 08:15:36 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/your-favourite-small-airport-lounge.350/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/your-favourite-small-airport-lounge.350/ invalid@example.com (Gagravarr) Gagravarr
Your favourite small airport lounge?]]> 27 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:43:24 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/gatwick-lounges.711/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/gatwick-lounges.711/ invalid@example.com (West) West
Gatwick Lounges]]> 7 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 04:57:23 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/lounge-access-for-us-25.918/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/lounge-access-for-us-25.918/ invalid@example.com (JeJe) JeJe
1. Signup to RED by Dufry (you can use this link: https://sso.dufry.com/register?referralId=2820584)

2. Download the RED by Dufry app and download the DragonPass app.

You will get Silver RED status with 5% discount on selected products in Dufry stores. Moreover, it allows you to create a DragonPass account:

3. At the airport (or if you select the airport on your app), go to the...

Lounge Access for US$25]]> 5 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:18:26 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/review-of-the-turkish-airlines-lounge-istanbul.2/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/review-of-the-turkish-airlines-lounge-istanbul.2/ invalid@example.com (tommyl) tommyl and wrote a full review, here.

In short, well worth a visit if you get the chance.]]> 3 Tue, 28 May 2019 12:16:10 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/airmiles-for-lounge-access.482/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/airmiles-for-lounge-access.482/ invalid@example.com (silviam) silviam 13 Sat, 13 Oct 2018 06:04:43 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/lounge-club-additional-visits-charge.506/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/lounge-club-additional-visits-charge.506/ invalid@example.com (Ian) Ian
I understand that is exactly what the T's and C's say will happen, and it's fine (we certainly drank >£15 worth while we were there), but I've seen several folks talk about never being charged on various blogs and forums.

Maybe others can share their experiences, and we can try to figure out...

Lounge Club additional visits charge]]> 9 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 04:58:16 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/ryanair-go-on-the-attack-at-frankfurt.521/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/ryanair-go-on-the-attack-at-frankfurt.521/ invalid@example.com (litefoot) litefoot
Ryanair quietly introduced a Manchester->Frankfurt service in March, six days a week. Previously you had to get the Lufthansa service which cost £100 approx so it's serious competition for them. Ryanair flights cost £14.99 so why bother to spend £££ on Lufthansa?

Useful for positioning to Frankfurt. Especially if you want to try out their First Class terminal.

Daily...

Ryanair go on the attack at Frankfurt]]> 3 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 10:51:07 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/current-heathrow-rewards-offers.250/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/current-heathrow-rewards-offers.250/ invalid@example.com (MilesFromBlighty) MilesFromBlighty
Extra Point Offers

Until 24 May
Earn up to triple points
Enjoy double Heathrow Rewards points when you spend £35 to £54.99, or triple points for £55 or more, on Whisky or Bourbon at World Duty Free or World of Whiskies until 24 May.

Until 31 May
Double points at Kurt...

Current Heathrow Rewards offers]]> 2 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 14:48:09 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/inside-britains-airports.347/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/inside-britains-airports.347/ invalid@example.com (Ian) Ian
Shocking facts included;

• Airports make money by selling you stuff
• "Duty Free" booze is not very cheap if flying within EU
• Chocolate is expensive in the airport shops
• Airport bars sell alcohol which makes people drunk

Half an hour of my life I'll never get back!]]> 8 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:11:01 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/best-way-to-stansted-airport-from-central-london.266/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/best-way-to-stansted-airport-from-central-london.266/ invalid@example.com (JoeD) JoeD
I'll be staying in London the night before (probably IC Park Lane or Crowne Plaza CIty), and the flight isn't until 7pm, so I doubt I'll be in a rush.

I know there's the Stansted Express, but that's the limit of my knowledge at the moment.

Thanks!]]> 14 Wed, 18 May 2016 05:36:19 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/heathrow-lounges-double-heathrow-rewards-points-to-31-dec-16.240/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/heathrow-lounges-double-heathrow-rewards-points-to-31-dec-16.240/ invalid@example.com (MilesFromBlighty) MilesFromBlighty
Present your card at the lounge, or enter details online and you can earn your double points.

Offer valid 16 May – 31 Dec 2016]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2016 18:37:59 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/new-aspire-lounge-at-inverness-airport.215/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/new-aspire-lounge-at-inverness-airport.215/ invalid@example.com (litefoot) litefoot
I suspect this addition is due to BA starting up a service from there to Heathrow.

Plus, Inverness is becoming more attractive as a place to start Oneworld flights.]]> 1 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:34:35 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/heathrow-western-rail-link-consultation-open.167/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/heathrow-western-rail-link-consultation-open.167/ invalid@example.com (Gagravarr) Gagravarr Airtrack) has a secret empty station at T5, but otherwise seems unlikely to happen

Possibly more likely is a western...

Heathrow "Western Rail Link" consultation open]]> 3 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 09:53:01 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/heathrow-express-trains-swapped.170/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/heathrow-express-trains-swapped.170/ invalid@example.com (Ian) Ian
They've made the Express fares a bit cheaper, but there's no Business First, WiFi or power. Journey time is the same.

Details here:...

Heathrow Express trains swapped]]> 6 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 12:10:50 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/bhx-txl-lounges.161/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/bhx-txl-lounges.161/ invalid@example.com (Ian) Ian
My question really is; are the lounges at either end worth busting a gut to visit. The outbound from BHX is a Monday morning, so probably happy enough not to explore the finer...

BHX & TXL Lounges]]> 8 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 09:10:10 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/free-stroopwafels-from-schiphol-airport.84/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/free-stroopwafels-from-schiphol-airport.84/ invalid@example.com (Gagravarr) Gagravarr www.schiphol.com/thankyou"

Having gone to the site, they're not kidding - you fill in your details (UK addresses only), and they'll...

Free stroopwafels from Schiphol airport!]]> 13 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 14:35:47 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/train-ticket-collection-finally-available-at-london-heathrow-airport.126/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/train-ticket-collection-finally-available-at-london-heathrow-airport.126/ invalid@example.com (Gagravarr) Gagravarr
For T2/T3, head into the station past the roving ticket sellers, walk to the purple Heathrow Express ticket machines, then almost behind you tucked away on the other wall are 4 other ticket machines....

Train ticket collection finally available at London Heathrow airport!]]> 2 Thu, 05 Nov 2015 23:57:55 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/heathrow-ba-first-class-lounge-terminal-5.11/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/heathrow-ba-first-class-lounge-terminal-5.11/ invalid@example.com (MilesFromBlighty) MilesFromBlighty
The largest lounge area homes the...

Heathrow: BA First Class Lounge, Terminal 5]]> 1