IN BRIEF | Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 will gain a new independent pay-to-enter lounge alongside its handful of British Airways lounges around the middle of this year.

The 'Aspire Lounge and Spa' will be T5's first shared use lounge, with entry available to Priority Pass cardholders regardless of which airline they're flying on and which class they're in. 

The lounge will be located near Gate 18, putting it below the BA Galleries South lounges, and include spa facilities alongside the usual creature comforts of a buffet, drinks bar, lounge seating and a business zone.

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