It’s an exciting time to fly Alaska. The Pacific Northwest’s darling keeps expanding its network and bringing new benefits to customers. While the mechanics of the merger with Virgin America are still cranking behind the scenes, the carrier is continuing to expand its relationships with its partners. Days ago, Alaska’s Lounge members and elite customers […]
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Alaska and Qantas announce reciprocal airport lounge access
Today, Alaska Airlines and Qantas announced an expanded partnership with immediate benefits for customers of both airlines. The two carriers have long offered reciprocal frequent flyer mileage accrual. In December 2016, the airlines signaled their intention to collaborate more closely by significantly increasing earning rates for Business and First class fares. As of next week, Qantas and […]
The Definitive Guide to Star Alliance Arrivals Lounges (2020)
Updated July 2020 Once a haven for the lucky few, airport lounges are gaining in popularity, and are more accessible than ever thanks to a flurry of premium credit cards, affordable membership schemes such as Priority Pass, and an ever-increasing number of pay-in clubs available to all travelers. Arrivals lounges, however, remain relatively exclusive. Seldom […]
American Airlines launches new Flagship Lounge and Dining experiences at New York JFK
Back in February 2016, we reported on American Airlines’ ambitious plans to renovate Admirals Clubs worldwide and roll out luxurious lounges for Business and First Class passengers. Fifteen months later, the airline’s premium passengers departing from New York JFK are finally able to sample the world’s largest airline’s new premium ground product. Deciphering the Flagship […]
American Express Platinum Card Members Now Receive Complimentary Access To Escape Lounges
Today, American Express announced a new enhancement to the popular Global Lounge Collection benefit. Effective immediately, worldwide members of The Platinum Card receive complimentary access to Escape Lounges at US airports, with the option to bring two additional guests at no cost. The Escape Lounge In the ever-expanding landscape of pay-per-use airport lounges—a booming market […]
The Great LAX Reshuffle: How To Find Your Lounge
Brace yourselves: the largest shake-up in the history of Los Angeles airport is about to begin. From Friday, May 12h through Wednesday, May 17th, night crews (and the occasional day crew) will achieve the seemingly impossible feat of relocating 15 airlines. The impetus behind one of the largest terminal swaps ever conceived is Delta’s major […]
Air New Zealand delights at Melbourne airport with a brand new lounge
Today Air New Zealand unveiled their remodeled International Lounge at Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport, after a lengthy eleven-month closure during which passengers were accommodated in a temporary location. The lounge opens to the public tomorrow, May 9th. The Air New Zealand lounge at Melbourne airport builds upon the success of the Sydney location The new Air New […]
Inside The Club BWI, Baltimore’s airport new and only lounge
The newest lounge from Airport Lounge Development (ALD)—The Club BWI—makes the most of its 2,200 square foot space. Located at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Airport’s Concourse D near gate D10, The Club occupies the space previously used by Airspace Lounge, which closed about a year ago. The Club, overseen by former Airspace General Manager Julian Tchernev, […]
New SkyTeam Lounge Opens in Beijing
Today, the SkyTeam alliance opened its newest joint lounge, based at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). The facility, located in Terminal 2, has 800 square meters of space and seats 160 travelers. SkyTeam gave the press a tour of the new space as far back as November 2016. Perry Cantarutti, SkyTeam’s CEO and managing director, presided […]