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Gordon Ramsay Serves Deluxe Airport Food


Would you go to the airport just to eat at a restaurant? Airport food has been steadily getting better over the last few years with more and more middle-range restaurants working their way into airports but Gordon Ramsay Plane Food at Heathrow Airport seems a step beyond that. The Telegraph sent Jasper Gerard to check out the fare at the restaurant in the swanky new Terminal 5 in a review as heavy in plane metaphors as you might expect a review about an airport restaurant to be.

Gordon Ramsay Plane Food offers take-away food and promises to serve food fast for those who have to make a flight. It doesn't look like an airport restaurant with it's large windows and restrained decor. Gerrard seems pleased with the meal but raises the question that is on my mind too, who would get to the airport early enough to have a fine dining experience before boarding? Certainly it's unlikely that many will wade through the ridiculous security lines to eat in another Ramsay restaurant unless they have a flight but kudos to Ramsay for at least attempting to add a little elegance back to the world of flying.

Kate Moss Loses Her Louis Vuittons

Celebrities are no different than the rest of us, sometimes they lose their luggage. But they may have a lot more help getting it back than the rest of us do. Kate Moss flew first class by British Airways to Los Angeles from Heathrow airport's fancy new Terminal 5 two weeks ago and when she arrived ten of her bags were missing. Inside Moss's missing Louis Vuitton bags were prototypes for her latest collection for Topshop. She reportedly could receive a £10,000 payout for the inconvenience of the missing bags something that might make other passengers a little angry. Moss's bags were just some of the estimated 28,000 that went missing when the terminal opened at the end of March.

Kate has some big guns in her corner, billionaire Sir Philip Green,the head of Topshop helped to make sure the bags were found. She received two bags a couple of days after arriving in Los Angeles and all ten have now been located although it's not known if they've all made it into Moss's hands yet. Supermodels have been tough business for British Airways recently; they have already banned Naomi Campbell from their airline after an on-board scuffle.

New Limited Edition Watches For Heathrow's Terminal 5

Heathrow Airport's much awaited Terminal 5 is opening later this month and to celebrate the occasion, several designers have created limited edition watches. Armani is debuting an an Emporio Armani Gentleman's stainless steel watch and two Emporio Armani ladies watches along with designs from Burberry Endurance, Michael Kors, Breil, Sekonda, Toy Watch and Casio G-shock. The designs will be sold at the terminal's World Duty Free store.

Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class Wing


Many airlines have first class lounges but Virgin Atlantic has raised the bar at London's Heathrow airport with an entire Upper Class wing. The wing includes a dedicated security channel just for Virgin Atlantic customers helping to deliver what Virgin Atlantic promises will be the fastest check-in around. Their new ad campaign promises "limo to lounge" in just 10 minutes. The wing, designed by architects Foster + Partners has a hotel-like lobby to help deliver a more relaxed experience. The wing opens November 2.

$1 Million Jewelry Theft at Heathrow

Lindsay Lohan was leaving Heathrow Airport on Thursday when she noticed that her orange Hermes Birkin bag was missing. The bag itself might have gotten only a moment or two of mourning from the young celebrity, but the theft is now under investigation by Scotland Yard because that bag contained about $1 million worth of jewelry. Lindsay left it on her luggage trolley and must have turned away just long enough for someone to snag it. She is asking for the return her things, but given the value of the items taken, it seems unlikely that the thief will comply.

Update: Looks like someone actually found the bag and turned it in!

Heathrow Airport To Get A New Wellness Area

Airport facilities are getting more and more elaborate. We've seen airport spas where you can get a manicure or a message and now Heathrow Airport will be opening the Rejuve Wellbeing Club inside terminal one. The 4,500 sq. ft. club will include an exercise area, eight treatment rooms, juice bar, wetroom and an "Innovation Pod." The space is meant to be more than a spa, it is dedicated to total wellbeing offering massages, cardio machines and a nutrition area with healthy foods. The Innovation Pod is an area that is updated on a monthly basis and will offer services like light therapy, an oxygen bar and a tailoring service from Dunhill. Corporate packages and annual packages will be offered and prices start at £25 for day membership.

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