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British Airways First Wing Check-in at Heathrow T5
MJ Consulting Engineers assisted Edmonts Ltd with the delivery of structural engineering services for the newly redeveloped British Airways First Wing check-in…
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- Structural Engineer
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- Airport Retail
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- Delivered
— Pedro Barata
“It’s not every day you get to help shape the first-class experience for thousands of travellers. Integrating the new First Wing check-in and lounge into a live terminal meant balancing structural precision with passenger comfort — and the result is something passengers can actually feel as they move through the space.”
What the brief was — and what we delivered.
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- Airport Retail
- Role
- Structural Engineer
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MJ Consulting Engineers assisted Edmonts Ltd with the delivery of structural engineering services for the newly redeveloped British Airways First Wing check-in and lounge facilities at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Following months of detailed planning and construction, the upgraded First Wing is now open, providing an enhanced and seamless check-in experience for British Airways First and Gold Club customers. Working within a live terminal environment, MJC supported the integration of new layouts and specialist fit-out elements within the existing structure.
Beyond check-in, the First Wing provides exclusive access to a dedicated walkway leading passengers directly to the British Airways First Lounge and the flagship Concorde Room.
The completed works deliver a refined, passenger-focused space that supports British Airways’ premium travel experience while maintaining the operational demands of one of the UK’s busiest airport terminals.
Project credits: Edmonts Ltd, British Airways
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