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American Airlines Arrivals Lounge vs British Airways Galleries Club (T3)
American Airlines Arrivals Lounge (3.1/5) and British Airways Galleries Club (T3) (2.9/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. American Airlines Arrivals Lounge is ahead on space, wi-fi, cleanliness and exclusivity; British Airways Galleries Club (T3) is ahead on views & light. Both are in Terminal 3 at LHR. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as October 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | American Airlines Arrivals Lounge | British Airways Galleries Club (T3) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 1.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 6:30 AM – 2 PM daily | 5 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | No guests. Eligible same-day American arrivals: Flagship First/Business Plus/Business; AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, ConciergeKey, oneworld Emerald or BA Premier. Eligible BA long-haul arrivals at T3: First/Business, Emerald or BA Premier. American-operated flights must be marketed by oneworld; BA-operated flights must be marketed by BA or American. Sapphire alone does not qualify. See American's policy for ticket restrictions. | oneworld business/first passengers and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald members (e.g. BA Silver/Gold) on a oneworld flight; you do not need to be flying BA. Status holders: 1 guest. Gold/Emerald members may use the adjacent Galleries First. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only American Airlines Arrivals Lounge
- None
- Only British Airways Galleries Club (T3)
- Galleries Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, American Airlines Arrivals Lounge or British Airways Galleries Club (T3)?
American Airlines Arrivals Lounge (3.1/5) and British Airways Galleries Club (T3) (2.9/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. American Airlines Arrivals Lounge is ahead on space, wi-fi, cleanliness and exclusivity; British Airways Galleries Club (T3) is ahead on views & light.
Can one membership get me into both American Airlines Arrivals Lounge and British Airways Galleries Club (T3)?
Yes. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are American Airlines Arrivals Lounge and British Airways Galleries Club (T3) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow.