United Airlines has opened its newest Club lounge, following its move to LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B Eastern Concourse.


United Airlines has opened its newest Club lounge, following its move to LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B Eastern Concourse.

American has opened a new Flagship Lounge, Flagship First Dining and renovated Admirals Club in Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

The new lounge will provide passengers with a unique local experience, while offering free Wi-Fi, charging points and various facilities and services.

Expected to open in 2020, the lounge forms part of the airline’s commitment to invest in new and existing lounges with guests’ comfort in mind.
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The virtual reality representation of the lounge provides Qantas with the opportunity to preview the design before the build begins.

The lounge will be split into three main zones: a business area with workstations, a quiet lounge and rest area with a view of the runway, and a dining area.

Using headsets provided by Inflight VR, guests can enjoy immersive virtual reality video content while waiting for their flight.

The enhanced lounges feature various privacy options, market hall-style food areas, elegant Swiss-made furniture and clear SWISS design lines.

Following in the footsteps of the likes of Schiphol and Dubai International, Hamburg Airport is exploring the potential of gate delivery for F&B.

Orlando International will be the first US airport to fully deploy the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Biometric Entry and Exit Program.

During the end-to-end biometrics trial, personal data collected at the airport’s self-service bag drops will be recognised by new automated self-boarding gates.

The Private Suite includes personalised check-in and baggage handling, private screening and an airfield transfer to the aircraft in a BMW 7-Series.

Brussels Airlines has teamed up with a number of brands – including Lexus, Miele, Grohe, Corian and Dyson – to introduce new experiences in the lounge.

Etihad Airways and Emirates are trialling SkyLights’ Bravo Evo headset, while travellers visiting Aviapartner’s lounge at Fiumicino Airport can use Inflight VR’s own solution.

Swiss International Air Lines has introduced a new SWISS First Class Lounge in Zurich Airport’s Terminal A for its First Class travellers and HON Circle Members.

Austrian Airlines has upgraded its Senator Lounge and two Business Class Lounges at Vienna Airport, providing a sense of place and offering various relaxation points for travellers.
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