British Airways (BA) has announced a new lounge at the Terminal 5 C gates of London's Heathrow Airport, as part of a project to overhaul every one of its lounges there.

Work on the lounge is under way, with plans to open it by the end of 2028. It will offer airfield views and one of the world's longest airport lounge bars, measuring 17 metres (55.8 feet). The design is based on a new concept the airline unveiled in Miami.

Inspired by flight and British design traditions, the lounge will use materials sourced in Britain and feature the work of leading British craftspeople. The look is meant to be light and open, with distinct areas for dining, work and relaxation, along with pre-flight shower facilities.

The lounge will include a dedicated Concorde lounge with a private concierge service and improved dining. It will use richer textures and darker materials to create a calmer, more private space for passengers before long-haul flights.

Terminal 5 already has the Concorde Room, which is open only to first class ticket holders and Concorde Room card holders.

BA will also open a new check-in experience for first class passengers at Terminal 3, developed in collaboration with American Airlines. First class passengers of both airlines will be able to use it.

The airline is also developing its first arrivals space under the new lounge concept. Refurbishment is set to start in early 2027 and finish by the end of that year.

The arrivals lounge is meant to help passengers recover after long-haul flights before heading to work, holiday or home in the UK. It will have a coffee bar and deli, dining areas, a relaxation zone and work booths. Passengers can also use one of its 59 shower rooms.

First class passengers will get an enhanced space under the Concorde name, with private cabanas and an "elegant" dining area, decorated in BA's traditional colours, the airline said.

BA Chairman and CEO Sean Doyle said the investment would deliver a more premium and seamless experience for customers by showcasing British design, craftsmanship and hospitality. He described the projects as "the first of many developments in the pipeline" and said more would be shared in the coming years.

Source: Simple Flying