In spring 2026, Air France will open a new lounge, promoting the French art of hospitality, located in Terminal 4 at Heathrow Airport. The new lounge aims to guarantee customers “a haven of tranquillity and refinement”.


In spring 2026, Air France will open a new lounge, promoting the French art of hospitality, located in Terminal 4 at Heathrow Airport. The new lounge aims to guarantee customers “a haven of tranquillity and refinement”.

Qantas is opening a new lounge at Auckland Airport, providing “more space and premium facilities”. The lounge has capacity for more than 370 customers across dedicated zones for dining, relaxing and working.

Air New Zealand has unveiled The Lookout Lounge, a new space at Auckland Airport that has opened ahead of construction of the airline’s new Koru Lounges next year, providing “a friendly and relaxed environment”.

Adelaide Airport has welcomed the opening of a new Plaza Premium Lounge in its domestic terminal, complementing its existing international lounge. The aim is to offer “comfort, style, and convenience”.

Delta has opened the second largest Delta Sky Club in its network in Concourse B at Salt Lake City International Airport. It aims to elevate CX with restorative comfort, innovative amenities and a deep sense of place.

Adelaide Airport has welcomed the opening of a Plaza Premium Lounge in its Domestic Terminal. The new lounge aims to redefine comfort and convenience for travellers flying within Australia, setting a new benchmark.
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Air France has opened a new lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This is a first for the airline, which now offers an elegant space to enjoy a moment of French-style tranquillity and refinement.

Alaska Airlines is enhancing its lounge network with expansive, modern spaces designed to redefine how guests relax before take-off. Its latest investment is coming to San Diego – a key, growing hub for the airline.

Heathrow Airport has welcomed the reopening of the refurbished Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 3, as part of its commitment to offering travellers even more choice to relax, refresh, or work, for an enhanced CX.

Swissport’s Aspire Executive Lounges has opened its first lounge in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport, which is accessible to all passengers. The new lounge is being introduced as a limited time concept.

Heathrow Airport has welcomed the reopening of the refurbished Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 3, as part of its commitment to offering travellers even more choice to relax, refresh, or work, for an enhanced CX.

Swissport’s Aspire Executive Lounges has opened its first lounge in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport, which is accessible to all passengers. The new lounge is being introduced as a limited time concept.

SAS is introducing a major upgrade to its Business Class product, giving business travellers and other premium customers an enhanced travel experience by rapidly expanding access to high-quality lounges.

The New Terminal One at JFK has selected Plaza Premium Group to develop and operate two independent lounges, covering nearly 14,000 square feet, which aim to “create an unparalleled guest experience”.

Aspire Executive Lounges has announced the opening of its latest airport lounge at YUL Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, in partnership with American Express, for an elevated customer experience.

American Airlines continues to enhance the premium customer experience with its latest plans to build a Flagship lounge and expand its Admirals Club lounge footprint at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Cathay is welcoming customers back to its newly redesigned flagship lounge at Beijing Capital International Airport. The aim is to place human-centric design at the heart of the elevated lounge experience.

American Airlines is further enhancing CX with the opening of a Provisions by Admirals Club lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The lounge provides an innovative grab-and-go concept.
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