The democratization of travel and the success of pay-per-use airport lounges have sowed the seeds of a new industry. Independent airport clubs, which are not tied to a specific airline, have multiplied over the last ten years. The result is both an ever-expanding portfolio of options for travelers, and dizzying variance in terms of quality […]
Five years in the making, the elusive United Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles airport is finally about to open. The launch of the Polaris Lounge marks the dawn of a new era for international premium passengers traveling through Washington Dulles airport. When the glass door swings open to the public on Thursday, October 21st, guests […]
Today marks a milestone in the history of Alaska Airlines. The Seattle-based carrier, who has remained fiercely independent since its inception, has joined the global oneworld alliance. The plan was announced just over a year ago, to the surprise of many observers. The move cements Alaska’s collaboration with American Airlines and other partners such as […]
When American Express announced the Centurion Lounge Denver back in 2018, no one could have foreseen that it would take three years for the club to materialize, or that the opening would coincide with a pandemic that’s decimating the travel industry. The lounge opened to the public this morning with little fanfare—celebrations and press events […]
Luxury may not the first word that travelers associate with Canadian airline WestJet. And 2020 might happen to be one of the worst years in recent history to launch a new airport lounge. But the Calgary-based airline is defying all odds and plowing ahead with its plans to move upmarket. Founded in 1996, WestJet started […]
We’ve reached out to United to find out about the upcoming United Club at New Orleans airport, the airline’s strategy to cope with the demolition of Phoenix airport Terminal 2, and plans to mitigate chronic crowding at the Newark lounges. We have exciting news to share: United is building three new clubs. But patience will […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
