Heathrow Terminal 5 is the exclusive home of British Airways (BA) and Iberia, and it features some of the most extensive lounge facilities in the world. For those with elite status or premium tickets, BA operates several Galleries Lounges: the Galleries North and Galleries Coast (South) for Business Class (Club World/Europe) passengers, and the Galleries First for those with OneWorld Emerald status. The pinnacle of luxury at T5 is the Concorde Room, a boutique lounge reserved exclusively for those flying in First Class or holding the prestigious "Premier" or "Gold Guest List" status; it features private "cabanas," waiter service, and a high-end dining room. If you are departing from the satellite terminals (T5B), there is a smaller but quieter Galleries Club lounge there. For travelers who do not have airline status, there is the Club Aspire Lounge and the Plaza Premium Lounge, both of which allow "pay-per-use" or Priority Pass access. In 2026, many of these lounges have been renovated to include improved quiet zones, wellness areas, and locally sourced British catering, ensuring that whether you are a budget traveler with a lounge pass or a First Class flyer, there is a space to escape the terminal crowds.