British Airways will invest $110m in improving its US airport facilities, with $65m to be spent on a major enhancement project at JFK’s Terminal 7.


British Airways will invest $110m in improving its US airport facilities, with $65m to be spent on a major enhancement project at JFK’s Terminal 7.

Air Canada has opened its new Maple Leaf Lounge at Newark Airport, which complements its existing US lounges in LaGuardia and Los Angeles airports.

Heathrow Airport has installed a ‘Garden Gate’ in Terminal 3 to provide passengers with a feeling of comfort and relaxation before they fly.

Japan Airlines has announced a partnership with Priority Pass to offer JAL Mileage Bank members the opportunity to access over 950 lounges worldwide.
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Dubai Airports has commissioned work on a project that will expand the number of A380 contact stands at Dubai International Airport’s Concourse C.

Jazeera Airways has unveiled its new lounge for business class customers flying from Kuwait International Airport.

Denver International Airport has completed the installation of almost 10,000 charging outlets in its terminal.

Etihad Airways has opened its first lounge for business and first class customers in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.

Dublin Airport has opened a new lounge, called ‘51st&Green’, for premium passengers travelling between Ireland and the United States.

The £186 million Pier 1 includes five new gate rooms, a new baggage system for South Terminal, early bag store and a premium lounge.

As part of its efforts to explore how technology can create a smoother airport journey, Melbourne Airport has been trialling self-boarding in T2.

Guests can enjoy an à la carte restaurant, showcase bar, fitness room, cigar lounge, spa, barbers, nail bar, TV room, relaxation room and prayer room.

The Dubai Premium Lounge features private family zones, shower facilities, spacious seating areas and serves international cuisine.

Qantas’ premium customers flying from London Heathrow Airport will soon be able to enjoy a new flagship lounge, which is due to open in early 2017.

Flagship Dining will offer “a one-of-a-kind, pre-flight meal with full tableside service and elegant dining”, according to American Airlines.

The Lounge Shopping, Inflight Shopping and Taste & Travel services will leverage digital technology and a delivery service in an attempt to boost revenues.
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