airport lounges

British Airways is relaunching its customer experience transformation by repositioning the company towards an increasingly premium segment, including in the economy class. Its investment program also covers both the ground and flight products. It includes both the lounges at London Heathrow and the long-haul cabins of the iconic Airbus A380 aircraft. On the…

American Express has just opened a new Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Its 33rd worldwide, with Amex taking pleasure in presenting this almost 550 m² space dedicated to Centurion and Platinum cardholders – as well as holders of co-branded Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business cards – as the first in...

EasyJet is enhancing its offering for business travellers. In addition to reserving lounge access for them in Toulouse (see box), the airline has just entered into a partnership with IHG as part of the hotel group's programme dedicated to SMEs and mid-sized companies, IHG Business Edge. Launched in 2018, the latter has tens of thousands...

As the winter season approaches, Air France is pursuing a strategy based on the development of its long-haul network, the upgrading of its product range and the strengthening of its positions in major international markets. Following the launch of Las Vegas in spring 2026 and the reinforcement of New York, the airline is continuing to...

Iberia has inaugurated, within Terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas airport, its new Emerald Lounge Sorolla. It is reserved for customers in the Platino, Platino Prime, Infinita, Infinita Prime and Singular tiers, on short- and medium-haul flights departing from gates H, J, K and M. Measuring 800 m², the new lounge is located immediately after…

The upcoming departure of the Korean airline Asiana from Star Alliance on 16 December is set to cause collateral damage for the airline grouping. Despite the importance of Seoul Incheon Airport in Asian air traffic, the alliance will no longer have access to the Asiana lounge, which was open to all of its premium members. Hence…

Swiss will open its new Swiss Business and Senator Lounges at its main hub in Zurich in the first quarter of 2027. The two lounges will cover an area of some 2,600 square metres, representing approximately 20 % of additional space compared with the Swiss airline’s current lounges. The two new lounges will be located on the pier…

Schiphol is strengthening its premium service offering with a fourth Privium lounge. ClubLounge South, located near gates B, C and the future gate A, opened its doors on 6 August 2026 for Privium Plus members travelling to a Schengen destination. Spanning over 800 m² with a capacity of 125 people, it becomes...

Summer is a time prolific for creativity at Air France. The airline has indeed just unveiled its revisited La Première lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The company has aimed to further enhance its premium offering in order to provide its clients with ever more privacy and comfort. The lounge is, moreover, integrated into the philosophy of the…

If there's one airport where American Airlines has every reason to put its best foot forward, it's Dallas. After all, Fort Worth is the carrier's main hub, and what's more, it's celebrating its centenary in 2026. American Airlines is therefore logically committed to strengthening its lounge offering, as already demonstrated...

The new Air France lounge opens its doors on July 7th at London-Heathrow, with a slight delay on the initial schedule which had planned an inauguration in the spring. Business travellers will thus be able to discover this 750 m² space, located within Terminal 4, and equipped with nearly 150 seats. Cap…

This is a particularly strategic file for an airline that relies heavily on business customers and connecting flights via its Dubai hub: airport lounges. Emirates has therefore decided to invest heavily in its lounges, designing a brand-new concept set to become the standard in major airports across...

Delta is unveiling a new business showcase in Los Angeles. The American carrier, which claims the title of the leading international airline at LAX, has opened its second Delta One Lounge. Designed as an "intimate space," the new lounge totals 370 m² on the mezzanine level of Terminal 2 and can accommodate 75 travellers. It is...

London City Airport is set to reach a major milestone in 2027. To mark its 40th anniversary, the London hub plans to inaugurate a new facility aimed at business travellers. A business lounge will open its doors early in the year, thanks to a partnership with Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality and the Swissport International group. Andy Cliffe...

Star Alliance is sending a message to the Chinese market, and in particular to business travellers. A few days ago, the alliance opened its new business lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun. Located in Terminal 3, it confirms Guangzhou's special status in Star Alliance's Asian strategy: it is already there (in Terminal...

Transavia France is offering an upgrade at Orly with the takeover of the former Air France shuttle service. Flights from Paris to Marseille, Nice, and Toulouse are being added to previously taken-over routes from Air France to Biarritz, Montpellier, Perpignan, and Toulon. With this significant domestic offering, the low-cost airline must have undoubtedly...

A new destination for business travellers visiting Colorado. Delta now welcomes them to its brand new Delta Sky Club, which was inaugurated at the beginning of March. The Denver lounge covers 1,200 m² on the 4th floor of the A wing, with a seating capacity of 230. But it is already...

The renovation of Korean Air's business lounge in Los Angeles is nearing completion. After 22 months of work, a privileged few have been able to walk through the doors to discover the airline's new VIP offer. But the official inauguration will have to wait until 6 March. The Korean Air lounge is located on the upper floors...

The inauguration ceremony for Air India's new lounge took place on 16 February in Delhi. A special moment for the Indian airline, since it marks the arrival of the Maharaja Lounge concept, the new generation of Air India lounges. With the ambition of "building a world-class airline with an Indian soul", according to the company's management...

Business travellers visiting Germany's 7th largest airport clearly missed the Lufthansa lounge in Stuttgart. Heiko Reitz, Hub Manager Munich and CCO of Lufthansa Airlines, has this to say: "Many privileged customers sorely missed 'their lounge' in Stuttgart during the closure. So I'm all the more delighted that we can...