Emirates has announced that it will be reopening its signature premium lounge service at over 20 airports in its network by February.


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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Alaska Airlines has shared plans for a new lounge at San Francisco International Airport’s Terminal 2, and the rollout of a new two-tier Lounge membership.

Select domestic and regional Air New Zealand lounges have reopened, with new measures introduced in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Delta Air Lines is introducing safety barriers made from plexiglass for airport check-in lobbies, departure gates and Delta Sky Club counters.

British Airways is refreshing its First and Club lounges at Chicago O’Hare, Edinburgh and Berlin airports, as part of its £6.5bn investment plan.

The new lounges will offer more open space, upgraded facilities and a wide array of F&B options, all tailored to the needs of SIA’s customers.

Immfly Lounge is now available at Las Américas International Airport, providing passengers with customised digital entertainment streaming.

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.

The virtual reality representation of the lounge provides Qantas with the opportunity to preview the design before the build begins.

The yoga and meditation space is available for Cathay Pacific passengers at The Pier Business Class lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).
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