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British Airways BA440 – London – Amsterdam Flight & Lounge Review

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British Airways BA440 – London – Amsterdam Flight & Lounge Review

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Flight Carrier
British Airways
Departing Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Arrival Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Flight Number
JL7103
Duration
1:15
Cabin Class
Economy
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After my first-class flight on British Airways from New York JFK to London Heathrow, it was time to relax in the airport lounges before boarding my connecting flight to Amsterdam, my destination for the weekend!

Flight British Airways BA440 – London – Amsterdam

It’s a long way through Terminal 5 to reach lounge British Airways Arrivals.

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Terminal 5 – London Heathrow

With little signposting, I’ll first have to clear customs (very quick thanks to the new passport scanners) before heading for the terminal exit…. and then asking for directions to finally find lounge!

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Terminal 5 – London Heathrow – Arrivals Lounge
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Terminal 5 – London Heathrow – Arrivals Lounge

The Arrivals Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 5

At this time of day, lounge is not very busy. Nice! Here are some pictures of the relaxation areas and the buffet.

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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow

But before lunch, I decide to take a bath. Indeed, the lounge offers a large number of showers and a few cabanas with bathtubs. Given the low traffic at the lounge, there’s very little waiting for my “cabana” to be ready.

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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – LHR
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – LHR
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – LHR – Cabana
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – LHR – Cabana
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – LHR – Cabana
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – LHR – Cabana

What could be better than a nice bubble bath after a transatlantic flight? Meanwhile, a valet is ironing my jacket and shirt. Royal!

After this “brin de toilette”, I decided to go to the Spa. All passengers traveling in first class are entitled to a 15-20 minute massage, barber, facial…

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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – Elemis Spa
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – Elemis Spa
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – Elemis Spa

Normally on appointment, I go directly since there is no one! I chose an excellent back and shoulder massage.

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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – Elemis Spa – Massage

After a nice bubble bath and massage, it’s time for lunch. I made my way to the room reserved for First Class passengers. The difference: it is not a buffet, but a table service.

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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – Lunch
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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – Lunch

Shortly after lunch, I head to the lounge business center to start writing my milesopedia articles!

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Galleries Arrivals Lounge – Business center

After 2 hours at the lounge, I leave it to go through security to another lounge… the Concorde Room in Terminal 5!

The lounge Concorde Room at London Heathrow

Indeed, although my connection to Amsterdam will be in economy class, having travelled in First Class just before, this entitles me to access London Heathrow’s most prestigious lounge.

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Concorde Room – London Heathrow
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Concorde Room – London Heathrow
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Concorde Room – London Heathrow

The lounge offers a very British/classy interior space, as well as a terrace overlooking the interior of Terminal 5.

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Concorde Room – London Heathrow – Terrace
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Concorde Room – London Heathrow – Terrace

You can dine at the table, just like in a restaurant. Everything is free of course.

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Concorde Room – London Heathrow – Table

The choice of alcohols is excellent.

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Concorde Room – London Heathrow – Alcools

I decide to sit comfortably in a club chair and order a burger accompanied by a glass of rosé champagne.

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Concorde Room – London Heathrow – Menu
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Concorde Room – London Heathrow – BA Burger and Champagne
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Concorde Room – London Heathrow – View from lounge

After an hour in the Concorde Room, it’s time for me to head for my door.

On the way to Amsterdam

The widespread strike in France is causing delays and cancellations. My flight will arrive from Nice (my birthplace 🙂 ) with about 30 minutes of delay.

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London Heathrow – Terminal 5 – Departure Screen

The airport is particularly busy, as usual. I was delighted to be able to relax in the lounges, away from all the stress!

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London Heathrow – Terminal 5
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London Heathrow – Terminal 5
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London Heathrow – Terminal 5 – Original storefront!
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London Heathrow – Terminal 5

Here I am at my gate for my flight to Amsterdam.

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London Heathrow – Terminal 5 – Gate A22

One can immediately feel the « downgrade ». Travelling in economy, I no longer have access to the priority lanes, and a stewardess comes up to me to tell me that my cabin baggage is too large and will have to be checked. I point out that some passengers – especially in the priority queue – have bags as big as mine! In vain…

That’s the « First Class to Economy » effect. The fall is hard.

Note that this passenger was able to bring on board his cooler.

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London Heathrow – Amsterdam – Boarding

What is the difference between business and economy class on British Airways’ intra-European flights? No legroom. Just the middle armchair was blocked off and used as a communal table.

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London Heathrow – Amsterdam – Business Class

I arrive at my seat. Like the rest of the cabin, it looks new. The leather is of excellent quality!

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London Heathrow – Amsterdam – Seat 12A

I notice that my cabin baggage… would have fit nicely in the luggage compartments. In short, no comment.

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London Heathrow – Amsterdam – Luggage Storage

There is storage for magazines, and the legroom is decent.

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London Heathrow – Amsterdam

We leave the door 30 minutes late. The pilot will not fail to point out that those responsible are « once again, the French strikers ». Sighs are heard among the passengers, and I make myself small. 😀

It’s a busy late afternoon at London Heathrow. It will take a good 20 minutes before takeoff.

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London Heathrow – Amsterdam – Roulage
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London Heathrow – Amsterdam – Roulage
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London Heathrow – Amsterdam – Virgin Atlantic A346
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London Heathrow – Amsterdam – Traffic jam

Here is a video of the takeoff:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW9BnKkd_qE


Shortly after takeoff, the service begins. It has to be said that the flight is very short (30 minutes). The choice is simple: sweet or savory and a few soft drinks.

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London Heathrow – Amsterdam – Service

After this short flight, I arrived at my destination for the weekend: Amsterdam!

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Amsterdam Airport

Bottom Line

The experience at London Heathrow, particularly in the two British Airways lounges, was excellent. I arrived at my destination completely rested, and was able to work efficiently during that day.

The flight to Amsterdam went smoothly, except for the carry-on baggage that I had to check. I wasted a good twenty minutes waiting at the baggage carousels.

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1 Offer description and conditions: The 25,000 Scene+ points offer (the « offer ») applies only to new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit card accounts (the « accounts ») opened between August 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the account) subject to the conditions below. The offer may be modified, cancelled or extended at any time without notice, and it cannot be combined with any other offer.

In addition, as a Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Cardholder, you are eligible for an annual bonus of 10,000 Scene+ points if you charge at least $40,000 in eligible everyday purchases to your Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card account over the course of one year. Conditions apply; see below for more details.

Description and conditions of the 25,000 bonus Scene+ points offer: To be eligible for the 25,000 bonus Scene+ points offer (« 25,000 bonus points »), you must charge at least $2,000 in total eligible purchases to your account within the first three months following the account opening date.

Conditions for the annual 10,000 Scene+ points bonus:
As a Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit cardholder, you can earn an annual bonus of at least 10,000 Scene+ points (the « annual points bonus ») if you charge at least $40,000 in eligible purchases to your account over the course of one year (12-month period). The annual period begins on the account opening date; a new period starts again every twelve months thereafter. If you replace another Scene+-eligible credit card with the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card (i.e., it is not a new card or an additional card), the opening date of your original account will be carried over to your new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card account and your annual period under this offer will begin on the next anniversary date of your original account opening. For example, if you originally opened a Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card account on January 15, 2022 and you switch to the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card on July 15, 2025, your annual period under the 10,000 Scene+ points annual bonus offer will begin on January 15, 2026 (your next anniversary date) and a new period will start again on January 15 each year thereafter. You will earn 2,000 bonus Scene+ points for each additional $10,000 in purchases made during the same year once you have reached the $40,000 annual purchase threshold.

Eligible purchases means purchases, less refunds, returns and any other similar credits, and excludes payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, as well as card fees and other fees.

Fulfillment of the annual points bonus: Bonus points will be credited within approximately eight weeks after you become eligible for a bonus, provided the account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be credited as follows: (i) the 25,000 bonus points and the annual points bonus will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the account of the borrower who made the transaction that reached the eligible purchase threshold ($2,000, or $40,000) within the appropriate timeframe (the first three months, or the first 12 months). If an additional cardholder makes the transaction that reaches the eligible purchase threshold for the 25,000 bonus points, or the annual points bonus, the bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the primary borrower’s account. It is possible to transfer points between the Scene+ accounts of a primary borrower, a co-borrower or an additional cardholder by contacting Scene+. An account is in good standing if it is not past due, there is no over-limit, and the cardholder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement that applies to the account. All other program conditions continue to apply during the offer period.

Offer eligibility and exclusions: You cannot take advantage of the offer if you are currently a primary or secondary cardholder of a Scotiabank personal credit card or have been one in the past two years, including if you transfer your balance from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account, and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, small business credit cardholders are eligible for this offer.

Rates and fees: The annual fees are $150 for the primary card, $0 for the first additional card and $50 for each additional card thereafter (including those issued to joint account holders and additional cardholders). The preferred annual interest rates applicable to the account are as follows: 20.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions). The rates, fees, and features and benefits, which are described in the disclosure statement accompanying the application, may be changed.

Annual fee

Primary card$150
Additional card$50

Annual income required

Individual$60,000
Household$100,000

Conversion fees

0%

Earning rate

  • 2xGroceries
  • 2xRestaurants
  • 2xTransit
  • 2xEntertainment
  • 1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$650
2nd Year Value$397

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7
Airport lounge access$240

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days
Travel medical (55-64)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days
Travel medical (65+)Up to $1,000,000 / 3 days
Trip CancellationUp to $1,500
Trip InterruptionUp to $2,500
Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000
Lost BaggageUp to $1,000
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

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