Qantas Services Moving to London Heathrow Terminal 3 October 29

[NM]

From Qantas Industry Sales Site:

Qantas is pleased to announce that from Thursday 29 October 2009 Qantas services to/from London Heathrow Terminal 4 will move to London Heathrow Terminal 3.

 

[Keith009]

Word has it that they're taking over the old UA lounge, though I'm surprised that they're even having their own lounge given that there's a Galleries lounge in T3. Maybe the Galleries lounge doesn't have an F side?

 

[Commuter]

Maybe the Galleries lounge doesn't have an F side?

I *think* (thought I may have got this wrong) they will be opening the F side when/just before BA flights move there.
Currently there is no Floung at T3 Galleries and not even showers.

I'd be surprised if QF opened its own lounge too, especially when they're trying to save money.

 

[simongr]

I had assumed that BA would move at the same time but the BA website is showing BA15 flying from T4 to SIN (but BA11 on the same day is flying from T3)

 

[adrian]

I was there a couple of months back - it had only been open a few days. The first lounge wasn't open, from memory, and there were no showers (I popped over to CX lounge for that). But was a very nice galleries lounge, with a good breakfast selection. Far better than the lounges in T4.

 

[serfty]

They will be sharing the BA Galleries lounge facilities. The T3 Galleries First lounge has already been built and open at the same time as this move.

There's a lot more on FlyerTalk in the BAEC forum (natch!):

• T3 Galleries - share your experiences - FlyerTalk Forums

 

[serfty]

... and now BA have caught up online:

British Airways - Latest flight news

On 29 October 2009, flights to and from Bangkok, Singapore and Sydney will move from London Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Heathrow Terminal 3.

London Heathrow Terminal 3 has undergone a multi million pound transformation to enhance the customer journey.
Facilities include:

* State-of-the-art lounge facilities.
* An upgraded choice of shops and restaurants.
* Convenient access for customers transferring between Heathrow Terminal 3 and Terminal 5.

 

[simongr]

That's really great news

Now let's just hope they will stick to that timetable...

 

[Nigelinoz]

Some more info from BA.
Lounge facilities
The following facilities are available for eligible British Airways and Qantas customers.

Galleries First lounge

• Gold Island Bar
• Champagne Bar
• Wine Gallery
• Dining
• Work and Entertainment Zone
• Shower facilities
• Kids Zone
• Customer service desk

Galleries Club lounge

• Silver Bar
• Wine Gallery
• Coffee House
• Club Deli
• Work and Entertainment Zone
• Kids Zone
• Elemis Travel Spa
• Customer service desk

British Airways' Speedbird Club: British Airways Services to Bangkok, Singapore and Australia moving to London Heathrow Terminal 3

 

[Evan]

T3 should get better i hope !
It was a Zoo a week and a half ago... and i was denied access to an empty CX Flounge but AA happily accepted me and made me feel very welcome. Hopefully the new Galleries First will be nice.

Given all the F flights to Asia and other places that will still and always be in T3 its a shame there is no concord room or arrivals then again i guess T3 to T5 is not a big problem to use the arrivals lounge and they have a Concord room breakfast area which is less busy etc.

 

[ellen10]

My husband and I have two complimentary Qantas Club Invitations. We will be flying home on QF32 in Premium economy will we be able to use the new lounge in T3

 

[JohnK]

My husband and I have two complimentary Qantas Club Invitations. We will be flying home on QF32 in Premium economy will we be able to use the new lounge in T3

As long as the new lounge is actually a Qantas Lounge.

 

[tuapekastar]

My husband and I have two complimentary Qantas Club Invitations. We will be flying home on QF32 in Premium economy will we be able to use the new lounge in T3

I have one of these at home (am not currently there) and pretty sure it specifies "lounge operated by Qantas" or something similar. However the Joint Services Agreement seems to say (at least between LHR and SYD)everything QF is BA, and everything BA is QF, so you may have some luck.

 

[ellen10]

I think I will contact Qantas and ask them about the joint services agreement. Thankyou for the heads up.

I will post my findings

 

[simongr]

As long as the new lounge is actually a Qantas Lounge.

I think the lounge is a BA lounge...

 

[Flashback]

That's really great news

Now let's just hope they will stick to that timetable...

I hope so, as I'll be going through a few weeks later!

 

[Flashback]

I can confirm also that on my booking it now says T3 rather than T4.

 

[anat0l]

I can confirm also that on my booking it now says T3 rather than T4.

Yep - same here for my QF1 BKK-LHR. Luckily I'm merely arriving at LHR T3 rather than departing from it, so I guess I'm relatively unaffected (unless this has ramifications for my transfer to my LHR-FRA flight departing from T5).

 

[Flashback]

Yep - same here for my QF1 BKK-LHR. Luckily I'm merely arriving at LHR T3 rather than departing from it, so I guess I'm relatively unaffected (unless this has ramifications for my transfer to my LHR-FRA flight departing from T5).

It does indicate T3-T5 being an easy transfer, so hopefully nothing bad

 

[Maca44]

QF to move from T1 to T3 in London

Don't know if this has been posted before, and couldn't find it in a search.
Qantas to move from Terminal 4 to Terminal 3 in London

London Heathrow's Terminal 3

On the 29 October 2009, London Heathrow's Terminal 3 will become the new home for Qantas flights to Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Australia, plus British Airways flights to Singapore, Bangkok and Australia.

Terminal 3 has undergone a mutli million pound transformation to enhance your journey at London Heathrow and will feature;

• A separate Qantas and British Airways First check-in suite for the exclusive use of First customers, Chairmans Lounge members and Platinum Frequent Flyers located in zone G.
• Dedicated Business and Premium Economy, Qantas Club check-in counters, located in zone G.
• Economy, Online Check-in, Bag Drop counters located in zone F.
• Check-in kiosks enabling you to check in, change your seat, and print your boarding pass at the entry to zone F, and G. A dedicated bag drop counter will be available to check your bags and conduct visa checks.
• Customers travelling in First or Business and Platinum Frequent Flyers can use Fast Track, a dedicated premium channel for security and immigration.

Lounges

• Qantas First customers, Chairmans Lounge members and Platinum Frequent Flyers are invited to Galleries First lounge, featuring pre-flight dining, a Wine Gallery and a magnificent Champagne Bar.
• Qantas Business customers, Gold Frequent Flyers and Qantas Club members can relax in the Galleries Club Lounge offering a Wine Gallery, Deli Bar, Coffee House plus entertainment and work zones equipped with PCs. Complimentary Wifi access is available in the work zones and throughout the lounge.
• Qantas customers travelling in First or Business will have use of an Arrivals Lounge at London Heathrow.
• Qantas First and Business customers are invited to experience the Elemis travel spa. Choose from a range of reviving and relaxing treatments or freshen up before your flight in one of the private shower pods.

In the Terminal

• A diverse range of shops, restaurants and retail outlets.

Flight connections

• A redesigned Transfer area offering direct bus transfers to Terminals 1, 2, 4, 5 if your bags are checked through to an onward destination. Follow the purple signs to the Transfer Desk.

Transport

• London Underground, Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect all operate to and from Heathrow Central (Terminals 1,2 and 3) - accessed via underground walkways from all three terminals.
• Coach services also operate from the Heathrow Airport Central Bus station, only a short walk from Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
• Taxi ranks are conveniently located outside all terminals.