Air France 'saves' Heathrow's ugliest terminal: all new lounge coming in 2026
There is a terminal at London Heathrow that has never shone with charm-and those who often fly from LHR [...]
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At London Heathrow there is a terminal that has never shone with charm-and those who often fly from LHR knows exactly which one we are talking about.
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A terminal that has only one good thing: The View i.e. the former control tower transformed In vantage point overlooking the runway.
But from 2026, things may change: Air France will open a new premium lounge in Terminal 4, turning what many consider the saddest of London's mega-airports into one of the most anticipated surprises of the coming season.
Today, people flying Air France KLM use the Plaza Premium
I recently flew right from T4 with KLM, and the airline had invited me to use the Plaza Premium, the terminal's newest lounge.
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A lounge that also houses the section dedicated to Saudia, another Skyteam member.
The new Air France lounge at London Heathrow
The opening is scheduled for spring 2026 And the space will be anything but small: 750 square meters and about 150 seats. Access will be restricted to passengers La Première, Business, Flying Blue Elite Plus, as well as eligible KLM and SkyTeam passengers.
The concept? Art of French hospitality, but on British soil: fine dining with French cuisine, an elegant bar with selected wines and champagnes, spas, relaxation areas and work zones. In short, everything you need to forget (at least for a while) that you are in Heathrow's least inspired terminal.
The move strengthens Air France's presence in London, where it operates this season up to 7 flights a day to Paris CDG, a strategic connection to reach any destination in the AF network. And it doesn't end there: from the March 29, 2026 will also start Two daily flights between Paris CDG and London-Gatwick, further expanding the options for those flying between the two capitals.
In conclusion
Will Air France open its lounge at T4 London Heathrow, such a stylish lounge in the heart of T4? Finally, a good reason not to turn your nose up at it when a flight happens by that terminal.
