- Terminal: 5
- Location: Concourse M, within the security area, near the Gates M17 and M18
- Working hours: Daily: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Access:
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Business and first class international passengers
- British Airways Executive Club members
- Oneworld passengers with Emerald VIP status
The British Airways Terraces Lounge in Chicago O’Hare airport is the only opened for British Airways business travelers (after the closure of British Airways First Lounge).
It is situated in the Terminal 5, Concourse M, near the Gate M17. It is adjacent to the Popcorn Shop. Many travelers tell that they expected this lounge to be more luxurious and spectacular.
British Airways Terraces Lounge Design and Amenties
The lounge offered the great variety of snacks and plenty of drinks for the travelers to saturate themselves on their trip. The buffet zone isn’t too big. It is decorated in light brown and beige colors. The furniture is not new, but it still looks good enough.
The seating area is not so big in the British Airways Terraces Lounge. But it is well-organized. There are many seat options there from couches to armchairs and chairs. Near the sitting places there are tables to put your devices, books or glasses with drinks. There are powerful outlets to recharge the gadgets. In general, there are several rooms, where the travelers’ seat, sleep, eat and work.
Unlike many other lounges, here the travelers can enjoy the great table service. The staff is not intrusive and very helpful.
The restrooms are clean and spacious. But there are no showers there. Of course, that’s a kind of a drawback for international travelers, who dream to refresh in the middle of their long trip.
British Airways Terraces Lounge Peculiarities
In spite of some bad reviews, British Airways Terraces Lounge is the place worth visiting. The main advantages of this lounge are friendly helpful staff and a great variety of seating options. The disadvantages include the lack of hot dishes in the menu and no showers.