I actually like Terminal 3 at London Heathrow. It's a long walk and bus transfer to and from the…read moreterminal that brings the rating down a bit. Other than that, this is the terminal where we can finally decompress after a long flight. As long as you have enough time built into the layover. The security checkpoint is fine. We've had some polite assistants, and also some who are very indifferent. It's the luck of the draw. This last experience was very pleasant. I did have some liquids flagged in my carry-on, but all proceeded as usual once they tested them. You can always count on security being very thorough in the UK, and with good reason. This terminal has a lot of great shopping. There are quite a few food options and airline lounges as well. It can be very crowded, but everything is easy to find. It's a nice little break before hopping on to the next flight.

Seems a little crowded, and not a lot of good places to sit and relax. For such a world class city,…read morethe airport seems to fall a little short. That being said, it is clean and easy to navigate to and from using the Underground.

I feel the same way about Terminal 5A as I do about Terminal 3. Going through security here can be…read morea hit or miss experience, but I totally appreciate the thoroughness and care taken to keep us all safe. The long walk to the bus transfer between terminals is really what brings the rating down. It's always very crowded due to the fact that it's the primary terminal for British Airways. I corrected a mistake in my previous review of Terminal 3. The Fortnum & Mason shop is actually in Terminal 5. It's so easy to confuse the two after a long flight. Anyway, this particular location even has a bar in front of it where you can sip on champagne and nibble on canapés (if that's your thing). I just love to browse through the tea & biscuit section of the shop to see what's new. Sure, there are other great shops as well as food options on this side of the airport. I just love F&M tea! The British Airways Gallerie Club and First Lounges are above it. There's also an exclusive lounge called The Concorde Room that I'd love to try one day. So, I've read that British Airways will be starting a new direct route from Tampa to Heathrow (replacing Gatwick) towards the end of this year. I hope that this means it will arrive at BA's Terminal 5 hub. If so, then I'll be super grateful for the convenience of a smooth connection. If not, then I'll just be happy to have more connection possibilities to other countries. Either way, I'm thinking this is great for OneWorld travelers booking through American Airlines out of TPA. I'll update this review the next time we fly into this airport. Here's hoping for good vibes and good connections when passing through London.

I transited through Heathrow on the way from Madrid, Spain back to the US. It was a fairly easy…read moretransit process, with lots of signage to point you in the right direction. My flight was leaving from one of the satellite Gates in terminal five, and the Heathrow staff very kindly suggested I head that way with plenty of time. The terminal is clean with lots of seating at the gate. The announcements were clear and easy to understand, and the boarding process was a breeze. As someone who lived in the UK for a couple of years, I always love transiting through Heathrow so I can stop at boots to pick up a couple of my favorite drugstore items. There's tons of shopping in terminal five as well as several dining options.

I came here on a Sunday for my flight back home. I arrived significantly early because I needed to…read morespeak with baggage enquiries regarding my lost luggage (never arrived when I flew in from Belgrade to London 4 days prior). I tried calling the company responsible way too many times to count since the day after my luggage was promised to be delivered to me had passed, but no one ever picked up, and I was unable to leave a voicemail. I managed to find baggage enquiries at this terminal, but instead of being able to talk to someone, it was just a call box. I managed to speak to an employee who graciously took the time to escort me to an unauthorized office of the airport, so I can speak with the right person that could help me. This individual went above and beyond to try to locate my luggage. He was unable to due to no fault of his own (apparently the luggage system crashed at the airport the connecting airport in Belgrade). He took down my info along with my file reference number so he can pass this along, so my luggage could hopefully be shipped to me. He even gave me advice on what to do if it is not returned to me after a certain period of time. I wish I remembered the names of these two employees that went out of their way to help me. They made an anxious experience into a brighter one with their help. I'd also like to add that this was my sixth time flying into or out of Heathrow airport, and I always had a nice experience, thankfully.

Years ago,  on one of my favorite TV shows, the character, Colonel Hannibal Smith of the A Team…read moreloved to say " I love it when a plan comes together" and thus the source that I stole this from. I planned a well deserved vacation enroute back to Kenya from London, stealing an opportunity of a lifetime to visit and immerse myself in the African country of Seychelles. The Seychelles, in my opinion, is a close to a perfect tropical paradise as you can imagine, but I'll keep looking. My first leg of this journey was flying from Heathrow Airport to Doha aboard Qatar Airways, which is always a real pleasure.  A short two hour layover there, then off into the wild blue to Mahe Island, Seychelles.   We are staying at the Anantara Maia resort, an ocean front masterpiece of nature, beauty and tropical architecture. Being met by their transport vehicle complete with a cool minty fresh washcloth and cool tropical drink did add to my accolades for them,  even before setting eyes on their beautiful locale.  For those dreaming of locations such as fiji, while they are still on my list, shouldn't sleep on the Seychelles, one of the finest on the Indian Ocean. Succulent local fruits and veggies await thy palates (since going plant based, I can only attest to their veggies, fruits and they fed my sweet tooth well with intricate local pastries .  I had the privilege of 8 nights there, which still wasn't enough. I love it when a plan comes together .

Used a few times for rental car pick and drop, dropping off our son etc. For dropping off (just a…read moreminute or two), there is a compulsory £10 fee - even higher than that charged at Heathrow which is charging £7 per drop off. It's quite unreasonable. Getting the cab service is a pain as it can be very confusing as to which level to go to and where to wait. Better to use the paid hotel shuttle service as it's more convenient and well located.

Easier than Heathrow is definitely the selling point. Gatwick is smaller, less hectic, less crazy…read morethan Heathrow so worth looking into when making your travel arrangements. The Gatwick Express train option made things easier for us, and the security lines and boarding process was fine and as expected. They have the new security scanning equipment which supposedly allows you to carry 1 liter of liquid in your carry on which is a great improvement. I wouldn't hesitate using Gatwick. I wonder if you can avoid the London Heathrow luxury tax/fee when flying out of Heathrow in premium class which is significant.

complete rip off charged £20 for a 1.2 mile taxi ride from…read moreThe Pig at Brockenhust to the train station at 4.30pm in the afternoon

Excellent professional service, driver got me for my flight early despite traffic, booking was very…read moreeasy as I booked two weeks prior. Would highly recommend in my opinion best taxi service in the New Forest especially in Lymington and surrounding areas. J Clarke

Back in day when I lived and worked in London (off and on for almost three years), I spent a lot of…read moretime pounding the terminals of this massive airport. Heathrow can be incredibly busy, so come prepared. If you are arriving in Heathrow, there are plenty of shops for souvenirs from cheap touristy keychains and tea towels with Princess Kate's face plastered on it, to very high end luxury brands - think anything from Marks and Sparks (M&S) to Chanel. If you have a layover and need to connect with another international flight, be prepared to literally walk miles to get through one terminal and on to the next. It was mind boggling just how far of a walk it was. If you are tired and jetlagged, it's exhausting. If you are departing LHR, you might find a few shops to get your last sausage roll bite before you board.

This fucking place...... it hot it's gross.... The food sucks. The people are ass. Our flight…read morecouldn't land due to traffic on runway I guess. So we missed our connecting flight and got stuck at airport 5 extra hours. Total shit place. No air conditioning in one of the biggest airports in the world? Just stingy.