Was just checking it out myself and it now says that the lounges are non-smoking. The last time i used them was Febuary last year and although the main lounge was non-smoking, they had a side lounge (seperate room) for smokers.
i thought you only got free VIP if you had like the additions account or platinum account or something - they tried to sell us an account base don this perk when we were in there opening an account!? any ideas?
Hel, VIP used to be for business class and first class passengers, but they have let it be open to all for the last few years now. The only requirement they ask is that you dress smart/casual.
I'll email you the link.
Cheers Pete, i was thinking that the smoking rule may have changed since we have had alot of fuss about banning smoking in pubs etc here this last year.
sorry i meant at the Lloyds bank end - we were offered a better bank account and the perk was free access to airport lounges but we weren't offered it with bog standard bank account - i don't know not a clue any more!
anyway on another note are they that good??? much better than sitting in pub at gatwick?
I thought so. Usually i get to airports early (i get to excited and just want to get there) and end up spending a small fortune on booze and Maccy D's etc.
It actually worked out cheaper for me (was about £17 per person last year), and it was alot more comfortable, although the fact that the bar was self service also helped alot.
This is what ya get for ya money:
Free - Soft and Alcoholic Drinks
Free - Tea, Coffee and Snacks
Free - TV, Fax, Email and Internet Access
Free - ...
I thought so. Usually i get to airports early (i get to excited and just want to get there) and end up spending a small fortune on booze and Maccy D's etc.
It actually worked out cheaper for me (was about £17 per person last year), and it was alot more comfortable, although the fact that the bar was self service also helped alot.
This is what ya get for ya money:
Free - Soft and Alcoholic Drinks
Free - Tea, Coffee and Snacks
Free - TV, Fax, Email and Internet Access
Free - Local and International Newspapers and Magazines
And of course if your flight gets delayed it is kind of an added bonus