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


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.
FTE explores how airports are placing a focus on relaxation, entertainment and escapism to improve wellbeing and the terminal experience.
The new First Class Lounge will open at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Terminal 3 in May 2016, becoming the airline’s fourth premium lounge at its home hub.
The VIP Lounge includes a business centre with private workstations, internet access, power outlets, flat screen TVs and a play area for younger travellers.
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Find out more >>Sydney Airport has partnered with activewear brand Lorna Jane to open the first of its kind Active Living Room in the T2 Domestic terminal.

The new lounge includes distinct zones dedicated to dining, working and relaxing, and is open to Qantas Business, Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers.

A new lounge precinct will be constructed as part of a domestic terminal expansion, and a new Business Lounge and Chairmans Lounge will be built.

The new “Aspire” lounge in Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 features rest pods, quiet zones, work areas, luxury spa treatments and British-inspired cuisine.

A new lounge precinct will be constructed as part of a domestic terminal expansion, and a new Business Lounge and Chairmans Lounge will be built.

The new “Aspire” lounge in Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 features rest pods, quiet zones, work areas, luxury spa treatments and British-inspired cuisine.

The eight Day Suites are furnished with a daybed, reading light, mirror and curtains, and offer views over the runway at Hong Kong International Airport.

A cinema has opened at Vilnius Airport, where passengers can watch Lithuanian short feature films, documentaries and cartoons while they wait for their flight.

Self-tagging kiosks, improvements at the security checkpoint and gate areas, plus a Club Lounge outdoor terrace are among the highlights of United’s investment.

FTE explores how Delta, United, American Airlines are leading the battle for premium loyalty with multi-million dollar investments in airport facilities.

The expansive airport lounge makeover programme will start with major upgrades to Admirals Club lounges in Phoenix and São Paulo.

The new SilverKris Lounge includes dedicated First and Business Class areas, roving hosts, a travel concierge service, an art gallery and productivity pods.
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