Terminal 2, or Queen’s Terminal, at London Heathrow is the Star Alliance hub. Even the underground corridor connecting the two parts of the terminal has Star Alliance history plastered all over its walls, from the formation of the airline partnership to the first A380 flight into the airport by a Star Alliance member. It pays to be a Star Alliance Gold member at terminal 2.
Lufthansa Business Lounge
The no-nonsense German lounge features a leather and wood interior theme with German snacks and German beer and wine; it is a true ambassador of its country. I like that there were physical magazines in a time when airline lounges frequently offer online access through their Wi-Fi portal instead.
Lufthansa Senator Lounge
Eligible status customers will be offered an access QR code to enter through the doors at the back of the business class lounge to the even more exclusive Senator lounge. The food is exactly the same, but there are more private work cubbies and wider armchairs. With mostly business travellers, this section is much quieter and feels more premium.
United Club
The United Club at B gates is very large with 280 seats and very crowded. There are a lot of Americans, so I didn’t spend too long in there. The buffet was also being changed from breakfast to lunch, so I wasn’t able to assess the food offerings. There are eight showers available for travellers, but the queue is quite long with so many passengers. The 25-seat wet bar offers popular cocktails and drinks.
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge
The SIlverKris lounge has the best Asian food in the terminal. I had a bowl of tofu laksa and a bottle of Tiger beer. The spacious lounge has four shower suites at the end of the corridor and a wet bar. I particularly enjoyed the views outside.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
The Maple Leaf Lounge is opposite the SilverKris Lounge, sharing an elevator access. The stylish lounge uses wood panels to divide up the space into more private sections. There are three shower suites and the queues are usually shorter than at the United Club or SilverKris lounge.
Plaza Premium Lounge
The pay-per-use Plaza Premium Lounge is usually crowded and is popular with South Asian and Middle-Eastern customers. The food offerings reflect its patronage. It was so crowded that I couldn’t’ find a seat, so I left after taking a quick look.
No. 1 Lounge
The chic, underground space is long and narrow. While it is crowded, this pay-per-use lounge has employees that will find space for you. If you plan on paying for access, I recommend No. 1 over Plaza Premium. The bar has free standard drinks and premium drinks available at an extra fee. I enjoyed their sweet No. 1 signature cocktail.
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