London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of the most crowded airports in the world with lines of legendary proportions. The YouTube video embedded below shows what the videographer calls "a stupidly long unnecessary queue" that required 3 1/2 hours simply to reach the front.
There is a luxury alternative to the hassle of crowds and long lines at Heathrow. One of my Virtuoso suppliers offers both airside and curbside assistance for VIP clients flying through LHR.
Airside VIP Meet and Greet — you will be met direct from the plane by a host and escorted through passport control, baggage claim, and into the customs area. Baggage porters will collect and transfer your luggage. Once clearing customs, your host will liaise with your chauffeur who will drive you into central London (limousine transfer is included in the price of the service).
Curbside VIP assistance — you will be met as you arrive at the departure terminal, escorted through passport control, into the main terminal building, and to the airline lounges. Approximately 45 minutes before your plane's scheduled departure, your VIP host will return to the lounge to escort you to the plane.
Inter-terminal transfer assistance is also available.
If you're planning a high-end stay at a luxury hotel in London such as The Dorchester, I would be happy to make these arrangements in conjunction with your hotel booking (click the link for my hotel reviews posted last year). By booking with a Virtuoso travel consultant, you receive valuable amenities: complimentary daily breakfast for two, room upgrades if available, and much more.
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