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Smoking in LHR T3 Clubhouse?

Posted:
18 Jan 2008, 13:18
by stephen
We are off to CPT later this month and having failed to kick the weed i wondered if there are smoking facilities in the Clubhouse? i know there is a ban everywhere but in the Garden/outside area?[V][V][V]
Edit to thread title by mod for clarity..... Nick

Posted:
18 Jan 2008, 13:23
by Darren Wheeler
Sorry, but you'll need to get your fix in the designated area Landside. Smoking anywhere airside is now banned including the Garden.

Posted:
18 Jan 2008, 13:49
by stephen
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh[:0] and my fellow passengers want to get there early for a few treatments! hey ho life[:?]

Posted:
18 Jan 2008, 14:20
by Bean Counter
Simple - all check in together, then let them go through security for their treatments while you stand outside the front of the airport enjoying a couple of fags.

Posted:
18 Jan 2008, 14:29
by mitchja
As Darren says, you can now only smoke outside the terminal buildings.
You can, however, get back landside from the T3 departure lounge by back-tracking though the T3 transfer area which is located in the far corner, going though UK immigration/arrivals/baggage claim to get back landside. You will then have to go back though the normal security to get back to the departure lounge/Clubhouse.
You will need your passport and boarding card to do this and it can take upto an hour at busy times.
Regards

Posted:
18 Jan 2008, 14:32
by Bean Counter
I didn't know that you could do that.
Originally posted by mitchja
it can take upto an hour at busy times.
Worth it for a quick drag, and to meet a few new people in the social hot house that the outside of all our public buildings has become.

Posted:
18 Jan 2008, 14:36
by stephen
Can I use VS security as when i first checked in?[|:)]

Posted:
18 Jan 2008, 14:59
by Darren Wheeler
I can see no reason why not. They might question why they have seen you twice though so have a word first time.
Don't be tempted to have a sneaky one in the garden - Big Brother is watching you!!

Posted:
18 Jan 2008, 15:11
by capetownflyer
and you can always console yourself with the knowledge that once in CPT for the price of pack of smokes in the UK you will get 4 packs! Happy smoking! Oh enjoy your flight!