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Munich’s Franz-Josef Strauss Airport, one of Europe’s slickest and most efficient airports with an incredible 30 minute minimum connection time, has just received a significant upgrade. Back in August, we wrote about the new Terminal 2 Satellite building, which was under construction in collaboration between Munich Airport and Lufthansa. Today marks the end of a long journey: after […]
Back in August, we published our Definitive Guide to United BusinessFirst and Global First Arrivals services in order to help our readers make the most of their trips in United BusinessFirst and Global First. For years, United had been offering a seldom advertised but valuable service inherited from Continental Airlines: the ability to enjoy a complimentary […]
Six weeks ago, we wrote about the opening of the new satellite Concourse D at Dubai International airport (DXB). The Terminal 1 extension is now the home of all major international airlines, with the notable exception of Qantas, who benefits from access to the flagship Concourse A thanks to their partnership with Emirates. The new concourse is […]
Flights from the East Coast of the US to western Europe can be deceptively short, especially with favorable winds. What might be a blessing for economy passengers in ever shrinking seats is also a challenge for travelers wishing to sleep. While most airlines offer flat bed seating in premium classes, even a seven hour flight […]
The limits of Emirates’ ambitions seem to be boundless. Since its modest beginnings in 1985, the airline has experienced such a dramatic growth that it currently ranks as the fourth largest airline in the world in terms of number of international passengers carried. A tangible measure of Emirates’ expansion is the growing footprint of Dubai International airport […]
As the Big Three US airlines offer overall remarkably similar on-board products – lie-flat bed seats have become the norm in international Business Class, catering is improving, Wi-Fi is broadly available, and First Class is shrinking – ground services are becoming the next battleground. United, American and Delta are all making significant investments in their lounge product, […]
On Tuesday, American Airlines unveiled an ambitious roadmap to improve the ground experience for their club members as well as top-elite and premium passengers. The announcement builds and expands on an earlier plan to renovate Admirals Clubs system wide – a move that followed the merger with US Airways in an effort to address years of […]
There is lots to love about the British Airways Galleries First Lounge at London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 5: the terrace overlooking the bustling concourse and busy tarmac, the quirky décor (horse-shaped lamps!), the generous food and drink selection and cooked-to-order meals, and, of course, the Champagne Bar — where else can you taste a Castelnau […]
The Lufthansa Group is on a roll. A few weeks ago, SWISS unveiled three new glorious lounges at Zurich airport Concourse E with high-end catering. At Heathrow airport, the German flag carrier is renovating their lounges. And at their Munich hub, Lufthansa is also about to enhance the passenger experience with a brand new satellite building and […]
On Friday, January 29th, 2016, SWISS, the Swiss flag carrier – a member of the Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance – celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER. The aircraft landed at Zurich airport, fresh off the Boeing final assembly line in Everett, WA. The newest and largest member of the SWISSÂ fleet features an […]
Priority Pass is the world’s largest independent airport lounge access program. Members enjoy access to hundreds of airport lounges worldwide, regardless of their airline or class of service. (Tip: Are you a Priority Pass member? You can use our handy Lounge Finder to find lounges that accept Priority Pass.) There are several membership levels available at […]
Last week, Alaska Airlines launched its second Board Room lounge at their hometown airport. There was little fanfare overall, besides an appealing teaser video: the new space, nestled within Seattle-Tacoma airport’s North Satellite, is fresh and functional, but small, and technically temporary — the airline has plans for an eventual roof-top lounge. But the expansion of […]
Updated November 2018 San Francisco, CA is both a major leisure destination and a key business hub. Despite geographical and geological boundaries, the city’s growth, fueled by the sun and the software industry, seems unstoppable. With over 800,000 residents, the city by the Bay is the most densely populated city in the US after New […]
Qantas is turning a page at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International (BKK). As of Sunday, November 15th, the airline will permanently close their Business Class lounge and direct their passengers to the nearby Louis’ Tavern CIP Lounge, though other alternatives are also available. While disappointing, the change is hardly surprising. Qantas only operates a single daily flight from […]
We bring you up to speed on the latest developments in the lounge universe: United is preparing to open new United Club locations at Atlanta (ATL) and San Francisco (SFO) airports; Alaska Airlines is putting the final touches on the new Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) Board Room; Emirates has reopened their London Heathrow (LHR) lounge, and American […]
SkyTeam ground services have historically been weak at Hong Kong airport, compared to the solid products offered by competing alliances oneworld and Star Alliance. oneworld, the dominant alliance, benefits from the presence of home carrier Cathay Pacific, which operates an several gorgeous lounges including the newly reopened The Pier First Class Lounge, luxurious cabanas at The Wing, […]
American Airlines has embarked on an ambitious program to renovate their airport lounges, bringing additional power outlets, new furniture, and in some cases a brand new fresh design to Admirals Club clubs worldwide. While for the most part renovations have yet to happen — the airline claims that 9% of the updates are completed or underway — […]
Today Alaska Airlines announced the opening of a new Board Room lounge at Seattle-Tacoma airport, expanded club hours system wide, as well as changes to reciprocal access to Delta Sky Clubs and United Clubs for Board Room members. Seattle’s hometown airline may not be a major player in the US domestic market compared to the three […]
We’re pleased to feature this guest post by our partner site Experience The Skies. Follow Experience The Skies for the latest on the aviation industry with a focus on route management, passenger experience and information technology. Airline lounges provide a sanctuary for elite and high-yield passengers travelling around the world. They can be used as a […]
