Tomorrow will mark the culmination of the first phase of an ambitious five-year project to transform the venerable North Satellite at Seattle-Tacoma airport in partnership with Alaska Airlines, the airport’s largest tenant and the sole occupant of the satellite building. The 45-year old structure is undergoing a complete makeover, to the tune of $550 million dollars. […]
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The British Airways Lounge San Francisco re-opens after an extreme makeover
British Airways is in the process of remodeling airport lounges worldwide, as part of a broad investment in premium cabins which includes new seats and upgraded catering. Out of the nine British Airways lounges in the US, two have already received the royal treatment: the new Boston lounge features dramatic views and a private First […]
Inside the newly remodeled Star Alliance Lounge Paris
A handful of weeks ago, Star Alliance quietly unveiled the latest incarnation of its shared lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG.) The club, situated in Terminal 1, is the home of ANA, Asiana, Egyptair, EVA, Ethiopian, THAI, Singapore Airlines, United, and Turkish Airlines among others. We took a peek at the remodel and […]
JUST IN: American Express brings The Centurion Lounge to Phoenix in partnership with the Escape Lounge
2019 was already shaping up to be an eventful year for American Express. The wildly successful Centurion Lounge network is due to grow by five locations by the end of the year, with planned openings at Los Angeles, Denver, New York Kennedy, Charlotte, and London Heathrow airports. In an unforeseen development, the financial institution will […]
FIRST LOOK: Spacious and airy, the new United Club New York LaGuardia
“I love flying from LaGuardia!” said no one ever. The aging airport, famously decried by former Vice President Joe Biden as a third-world facility, was never designed for the demands of modern air travel. Even premium passengers, who are used to shorter lines and posh lounges, suffer from its awkward layout: several airline clubs are […]
FIRST LOOK: American Flagship Lounge and Flagship First Dining DFW
It’s been three long years since American Airlines tantalized the industry by announcing a complete reboot of premium ground services, complete with elegant seating areas exclusively for elite and Business Class passengers, and a luxurious complimentary full-service dining experience for First Class customers. The largest US carrier promptly rolled out the new-generation Flagship Lounges at […]
United announces new clubs at New Orleans and Raleigh-Durham, trials expanded food program
At United’s Polaris Lounge Los Angeles launch event, all eyes were on the airline’s posh new facilities for intercontinental business class passengers. But the management team also touched on some exciting upcoming United Club developments. The United Club is United’s membership-based lounge product. Premier Gold customers also receive access when traveling internationally. We sat down with Alex […]
oneworld announces alliance-branded airport lounges
Call it a teaser, perhaps. Or maybe a birthday that came a little too soon. On Monday, February 1st, oneworld, the second largest global airline alliance which links behemoths such as British Airways, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas announced a network of branded airport lounges—but stopped short of providing any details. The broader announcement, […]
American Express restricts The Centurion Lounge access for Platinum card holders
We’ve written extensively about American Express Centurion Lounges. Located at eight airports in the US and reserved exclusively for Centurion and Platinum card holders and their guests, the clubs are elegant retreats featuring a complimentary full bar, free hot meals designed by celebrity chefs, luxurious shower suites, and stylish seating and work areas with power […]