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


Flagship Dining will offer “a one-of-a-kind, pre-flight meal with full tableside service and elegant dining”, according to American Airlines.
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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.
Sydney Airport has partnered with activewear brand Lorna Jane to open the first of its kind Active Living Room in the T2 Domestic terminal.

Quiet zones, family-friendly facilities and dedicated lounges for PRMs and unaccompanied minors will feature in the new satellite terminal.
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The new lounge, located in Sea-Tac Airport’s North Satellite Terminal, offers workstations, free Wi-Fi, large-screen TVs and areas to relax ahead of flying.

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.

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.

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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.

The two new The Club at SEA lounges at Sea-Tac Airport are open to all travellers, regardless of airline, class of service or membership status.

Emirates’ premium passengers flying from Los Angeles can make use of the new Emirates Lounge, which is the result of a $6.2 million investment by the carrier.
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