JAL changes airport lounge at Heathrow
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Passengerstraveling with Japan Airlines (JAL) departing from Terminal 3 atLondon’s Heathrow Airport, will from December 14, 2009, be able to usethe “Galleries First” and “Galleries Club” lounges of oneworld partnerairline, British Airways (BA).
Based on the same concept asthe exclusive BA lounges in the newly opened Terminal 5, “GalleriesFirst” and “Galleries Club” in Terminal 3 are also conveniently locatednear the shopping area and departure gates, and offer many amenitiessuch as shower rooms, a well-equipped business center, and the use ofwireless internet connection. JAL Global Club members, eligiblepassengers and eligible traveling companions departing on JapanAirlines that day, can look forward to a relaxing time in the loungesbefore boarding.
Japan Airlines code shares with BritishAirways to link Japan, via London Heathrow, to 5 cities in the UnitedKingdom such as Manchester and Edinburgh, as well as 5 other cities -Hamburg, Lisbon, Stuttgart, Vienna and Zurich, in Europe.
Passengerscan expect smoother transfers now that operations of all oneworldalliance members serving London Heathrow, including JAL, have beenconsolidated to Terminals 3 and 5 – the airport’s latest passengerterminal that is used exclusively by BA. Terminal 3 is the closest inproximity to 5 and will be connected by the latest baggage system,which allows for speedier and more efficient transfers of baggage,providing enhanced convenience for all valued customers of oneworld.
JALwill cease operations of its First Class Lounge and executive classSakura Lounge at London Heathrow from December 14, 2009, after whichpassengers can continue to enjoy quality services at the BA lounges.Changes have also been made to airport lounges used in other Europeandestinations, namely Milan, Moscow and Paris, and in Frankfurt wherethe JAL lounge was renovated to emulate the revamped lounge in Tokyo’sNarita International Airport.
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