Zip from central London to Heathrow aboard the Heathrow Express Business First carriage.
When time is of the essence, the quickest way to get from central London to Heathrow is on the Heathrow Express. This train service departs every 15 minutes to and from London Paddington Station, offering sleek carriages equipped with air-conditioning, spacious floorplans to accommodate luggage, free Wi-Fi connectivity and at-seat power sockets. However, discerning travellers looking for a more elevated way to travel on public transport can upgrade their Standard Heathrow Express ticket to a Business First Class. And, if you have the right airline loyalty program membership, you can do it for free.
What is Heathrow Express Business First Class?
The Heathrow Express Business First Class offers additional privacy, extra legroom, more comfortable seats, tables for working on the go and (the bets bit) include access to Heathrow Fast Track Airport Security (departures only). After arriving at Heathrow, simply check in and navigate to the Fast Track Security area in your terminal. Present your airline boarding pass and Heathrow Express Business First Class ticket to security personnel and breeze by the crowds.
If you happen to be mixing your business with leisure and have the family in tow, Heathrow Express Business First Class ticketholders can bring children under 15 for free. However, your ticket must clearly state how many children you are travelling with to enjoy the cabin and fast-track perks.
How to get a free Business First Class upgrade
Standard class single ride tickets on the Heathrow Express start from £10 when booked online, from £25 when purchased in person, and Business First Class tickets cost £32. Using the app the book tickets will also get travellers 10% off their first purchase. But clever card-carrying members of four airline loyalty programs can have their Standard class Heathrow Express ticket (and that of a companion’s) upgraded to Business First Class for free. Simply board the Business First Class carriage and when the ticket inspector swings by, flash your membership card.
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