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8 exciting airport lounges due to open by the end of 2019

October is already knocking on the door, and 2019 is starting to feel like a wrap. But premium airline passengers—and just about anyone who wishes to splurge for a bit of comfort—can look forward an exciting line-up of new airport lounges scheduled to land just in time for the holiday season. Here’s the lowdown on […]

Air Canada imports the Cafe Lounge concept to Toronto

On Friday, Air Canada unveiled a new lounge concept at Toronto Pearson international airport Terminal 1. The new Air Canada Café is a bistro-style space exclusively for the airline’s domestic Business Class and Star Alliance Gold passengers. The Café experience revolves around a generous selection of grab-and-go fresh food and beverages that guests are encouraged […]

FIRST LOOK: The new flagship Alaska Lounge at Seattle-Tacoma airport is #avgeek heaven

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]