Birmingham International First Class Lounge Up the stairs from the platforms. Lift access available.
Who can use First Class lounge?
First Class Lounge
Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company) Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the LNER route. Any LNER First Class packages.
What facilities are at Birmingham International train station?
- Located. Up the stairs from the platforms, lift available.
- Tickets Accepted. Avanti West Coast Business, First Open or Advance First tickets.
- Facilities. Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with desks, power points and screens with updated train information.
- Refreshments. Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
- Wi-Fi.
- Showers.
When can I use the Avanti First Class lounge?
First Class Lounges
Our First Class experience starts from the moment you arrive at the station. Head to one of our First Class Lounges* and enjoy a First Class service before you’ve even stepped onboard.
How many platforms does Birmingham International station have?
five platforms
The station is managed by Avanti West Coast and is also served by CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains. It has five platforms, consisting of two islands and one side platform numbered 1-5 from south to north.
Do first class tickets get you into lounge?
Domestic First Class tickets in the US do not equal lounge access, but it is possible to enter these lounges by buying day passes or having status. Passengers around the world usually gain access to some sort of lounge with their first-class tickets.
Are drinks free in first class lounge?
It certainly varies by lounge, though in general you should expect everything to be free, unless there’s a menu with a price. All the best first class lounges in the world offer as much food and as many premium drinks as you’d like at no cost. So you can eat and drink to your heart’s content.
Is Birmingham International train station the same as New Street?
Yes, you can travel from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International without having to change trains. Find direct trains to Birmingham International using our Journey Planner.
Is monorail working at Birmingham International?
Birmingham Airport is directly connected to over 100 towns and cities via Birmingham International Station and the ‘Air-Rail Link’ monorail system. The free Air-Rail Link takes two minutes to get to the station and operates between 03:30 and 00:30 hours daily.
What is there to eat at Birmingham International?
Eating and Drinking
- All Bar One.
- Bottega Prosecco Bar.
- Burger King.
- Caffe Nero.
- Costa.
- Factory Bar and Kitchen.
- Giraffe.
- Greggs.
Do you get free coffee in First Class train?
All passengers travelling in First Class will receive complimentary food and drink.
What are the perks of First Class on a train?
The majority of train companies offer first class services which include free Wi-Fi, complimentary food and drinks, free newspapers, extra leg room and reclining seats as well as first class lounges at certain stations.
Is it worth Travelling 1st class on a train?
So, is it worth it? Overall, First Class tickets can definitely be worth the cost. Most carriers these days offer very minimal price differences between the two travel classes.
Why is it called Birmingham International?
During 1960, the City of Birmingham resumed responsibility for the airport’s operation again, ending central government control. In 1961, an additional terminal building to handle the growing international traffic was opened, which was fittingly called The International Building.
What is the biggest train station in the UK?
The biggest train station in the UK
While Waterloo may have been stripped of previous titles, it still holds a major accolade. With 24 platforms in use, it’s the largest train station in the UK. The largest station outside of London is Edinburgh Waverley, with 20 operating platforms.
Can you get a train straight to Birmingham Airport?
By Train. Birmingham Airport is directly connected to Birmingham International Station by a free ‘Air-Rail Link’ system.
What do you get with first class tickets?
What to expect when flying first or business class
- Priority check-in, security and boarding.
- Premium seats, including more space and lie-flat beds.
- Lounge access.
- Complimentary alcoholic beverages and enhanced food options.
- Amenity kits.
- Dedicated overhead space for your carry-on luggage.
Does first class tickets get priority security?
Flying in a first- or business-class cabin not only comes with an upgraded inflight experience, but it also gets you priority access to expedited airport security checkpoint lines.
Can anyone sit in first class on the train?
Standard-class passengers are not allowed to stand in first-class corridors and vestibules. The official line is that you can travel in the first-class section (which includes standing areas) only with a first-class ticket.
Can you bring a guest to first class lounge?
Guests. First Class and Star Alliance Gold customers travelling on a Star Alliance or Connecting Partner Flight and Eligible Paid Lounge Membership customers are each entitled to bring one guest into the lounge.
What is a first class lounge like?
The First Class Terminal has relax chairs, quiet rooms with day beds, spacious bath and shower rooms, fine wining and dining with cuisine by Michelin-starred chefs, a Cigar Lounge and a bar where the drinks include more than 130 different varieties of whisky.