If you think you'd like to use an arrivals lounge, make sure you check if one is available before you travel. They are great when you're arriving in the morning after an overnight flight and would like to get freshened up and grab breakfast if you decided to sleep through it on the flight.Īccess to arrivals lounges can be complicated and depend on your length of flight or whether you were flying in first or business class.
On Arrivalĭepending on your destination and airline, there might be an arrivals lounge. In my experience, cabin crew are usually more than happy to and even sometimes keen to join in. Whether it's for the 'Gram or just for memories' sake, don't be shy to take a selfie or two or even ask the crew to take a snap for you. As my favourite Geordie saying goes "shy bairns get nowt" ("It never hurts to ask") - and that holds true even when you're on the plane. Many airlines offer this dine-on-demand option, but they don't always publicize it. That said, it doesn't hurt to board the flight in something smart casual, then have something comfortable to switch into once you're in the air.ĭon't be afraid to ask for more - whether that's asking for a wine top-up, snacks if you're hungry or even asking the crew if you could eat at a certain time instead of during service. You've paid your money and you deserve to travel in comfort. On that note, don't think you have to get suited and booted if you're flying in business class or first class. I ended up being the only passenger who was given them. On my last ever flight onboard a Virgin Atlantic 747, I only found out that pajamas were available because I asked. Not all aspects of flying in business or first class are offered without first prompting the cabin crew. So, to avoid disappointment, double-check with your airline or lounge about what they offer and make a reservation early, if possible. If your lounge continues to or restarts a massage service, availability can often be very limited. Unfortunately, again due to the pandemic, this perk has been temporarily suspended in most cases. Some airlines also offer spa treatments in their lounges.
Where there's a choice, like in London's Heathrow Terminal 5, be sure to check out our lounge reviews to see which one is best for you. Unless you have access to the most premium lounges like Lufthansa's First Class Terminal, which is renowned for its incredible preflight a la carte menu, then I would avoid eating too much in the lounge to save room for food in-flight as you'll get wined and dined. Be sure to factor in enough time to visit your lounge for a preflight drink or meal. Premium tickets almost always include lounge access - a favorite perk of mine. In this case, be sure to check the value of using miles against the cash price of getting to the airport yourself. Revenue tickets usually include this at no extra cost, but you are likely to have to pay additional miles for award tickets. It's worth checking whether this particular perk is still included, as airlines have cut back on contact services like chauffeurs because of the pandemic. Some airlines, such as Emirates, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic, offer a chauffeur service for premium flyers.
Sites like SeatGuru advise on certain seats to avoid if they're near the galley or require straddling the person next to you while they're sleeping just so you can go to the restroom. Even when that's not possible, I'd highly recommend choosing your seats as this can have an impact on your experience - especially if you're traveling with friends or family.
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