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Glitzy Heathrow Terminal a Destination Unto Itself

Posted Mar 30, 08 10:46 AM CDT in Arts & Living 

(Newser) – Heathrow’s new terminal has hit such turbulence with its opening that it may seem an odd time to sing its praises. But once the delays and lost luggage are solved, this massive addition, designed to eradicate the “Heathrow hassle,” will lure fliers with plenty of perks, reports Forbes.

  1. From caviar to Krispy Kreme, 42 restaurants fill the terminal
  2. Two spas serve up complimentary massages and facials
  3. Hyper-fast check-in
   

  1. Tiffany boutique is the world's only one inside an airport
  2. Gold Bar is covered in gold leaf and stocked with high-end spirits
  3. KidZone offers TV screens, funky furniture, and munchkin-themed magnets
  4. A 72-feet-long world clock kicks airport art up a notch
  5. The 20-seat cinema is booze friendly (bonus!)
  6. Jet-setters can shower and press their suits in the arrivals lounge
  7.  Eco-friendly design recycles rainwater, reduces carbon emissions

Source Forbes

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Heathrow Airport's gleaming Terminal 5 opened as scheduled Thursday morning, but a series of delays left passengers less than enthused about the expensive new structure.   (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)
A view of the inside of the new Terminal 5 building at Heathrow Airport in London The new terminal is designed to handle up to 30 million passengers per year.   (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)
Passengers make their way in the departure lounge of the new Terminal 5 building at Heathrow Airport in west London, Thursday, March 27, 2008.   (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)
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