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Every airport has a hierarchy. At the top, airline lounges reserved for business class passengers and elite status holders. Below that, a growing network of independent lounges accessible on Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, DragonPass and a handful of other cards. And at the bottom, cash access for anyone prepared to pay the walk-in rate — which at major UK airports now regularly exceeds £40 per person.

Understanding which lounge you can actually get into — and whether it’s worth the effort — is what this section is for.

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THE BIG TWO

The Best Starting Point for UK Travellers

We cover every lounge at Heathrow and Gatwick in detail: access routes, food and drink, showers, families, and an honest verdict on whether each one earns its place. For each terminal we publish a best-for guide, so you know exactly which lounge to head for before you clear security — whether you hold BA Gold, a Priority Pass, an Amex Platinum, or nothing at all. Coverage is expanding — if you’re looking for a lounge we haven’t reviewed yet, the access routes and card guides elsewhere on the site will point you in the right direction. Or contact us with your review.

Heathrow Terminal 5 BA's Home Terminal Five lounges across three BA spaces, Club Aspire and Plaza Premium — plus the Concorde Room for those who qualify. Full reviews and a best-for guide covering BA Gold, oneworld Emerald, Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, DragonPass, Lounge Club, families and cash. See the T5 lounge guide →

Heathrow Terminal 2 Star Alliance Terminal Nine lounges covering Star Alliance, Aer Lingus, and two Priority Pass independents. Full reviews and a best-for guide by card, status and access type. See the T2 lounge guide → Heathrow Terminal 3 oneworld & Independents Eleven lounges covering oneworld, Virgin Atlantic, Amex Centurion, and three Priority Pass independents. Full reviews and a best-for guide by access type. See the T3 lounge guide →

Gatwick North Terminal easyJet, Emirates & More Seven lounges, no airline alliance products, and one rule: Emirates passengers aside, everything comes down to your card. Here’s which room to book and why. See the Gatwick North guide → Gatwick South Terminal BA, No1, Clubrooms & More Gatwick South has six lounges across two very different tiers. BA status holders have the best options — but Priority Pass cardholders need to know which lounge to book, and when. See the Gatwick South guide →

Priority Pass Lounges at UK Airports Every PP lounge. Every airport. Access explained. Complete lounge-by-lounge grid covering Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Stansted, Luton, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol, Cardiff and East Midlands — with access type, supplement fees, and pre-booking notes for each one. See the full airport grid →

Is Priority Pass Worth It? The honest answer The maths behind paying for a Priority Pass outright — versus getting it free through a credit card — and who it actually makes sense for. Read the Priority Pass guide → Fast Track Security: Is It Worth It? Gatwick & Heathrow Fast track costs £6 at Gatwick and £13 at Heathrow — but there are several ways to get it free. Here’s when it’s worth paying for and when it isn’t. Read the fast track guide →

Amex Platinum: Is It Worth £650? Full benefits breakdown Priority Pass, Centurion Lounge access, hotel status, travel insurance, dining credit and more — how to work out if the annual fee pays for itself. Read the Amex Platinum guide → Amex Centurion Lounges Who gets in & what to expect Access rules, guest policy, global locations and what sets Centurion apart from every other independent lounge — including the Heathrow T3 flagship. Read the Centurion Lounge guide →

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