Star Alliance is now offering paid access to its branded lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, meaning it is available to all passengers travelling with member airlines regardless of membership status or cabin class.

A round-up of how new airport lounges, self-boarding gates and innovative airline boarding techniques are being used to improve the passenger experience.
Star Alliance is now offering paid access to its branded lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, meaning it is available to all passengers travelling with member airlines regardless of membership status or cabin class.
Star Alliance is now offering pay-per-use access to its lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport. The lounge welcomes all Star Alliance passengers regardless of membership status or cabin class.
Emirates is ensuring passengers feel festive for the whole month of December, with seasonal food in its lounges at Dubai International Airport and onboard.
Air France has unveiled its fully redesigned lounge in Terminal 1 at Munich Airport. The updated 227sqm space is said to offer a “French-style travel experience”.
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Dubai International Airport has introduced a new gaming lounge concept with the opening of Game Space. The aim is to enhance the traveller experience during dwell time at the airport.
The new lounge boasts a spacious seating area that can accommodate up to 107 guests, as well as shower room facilities and other services.
The new 37,000 sqm boarding area for Schengen and domestic flights features 23 new gates, creating an additional capacity for six million passengers annually.
The lounge will offer enhanced services, including lockers for hand luggage, sleeping areas and showers, and will operate on 80% renewable energy.
AEGEAN has opened a new Business Lounge at Athens International Airport, providing functionality, comfort and state-of-the-art technology.
Budapest Airport’s new 40-seat, 107 sqm lounge, operated by Plaza Premium Group, offers high quality services and a convenient environment for passengers.
The 16 smart lounges, developed by Italian startup Zzzleepandgo, provide a place for passengers to work, rest or stay overnight.
Both lounges have been designed to showcase Italian excellence, and offer Wi-Fi connectivity and a new contactless reading experience.
The airline will integrate games on its SkyConnect IFE system, and set up arcade machines and tablets in the Crown Lounge at Queen Alia International Airport.
Emirates has announced that it will be reopening its signature premium lounge service at over 20 airports in its network by February.
Alaska Airlines has opened its brand-new lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), featuring Bay-Area inspired amenities.
British Airways has announced that it will move to the next phase of its lounge reopening plan with the opening of its Concorde Room at JFK and Heathrow Airport.
British Airways has unveiled its new ’Forty Winks’ nap lounge, featuring power nap sleep pods, currently available at its First Lounge at London Heathrow.
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