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.


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.

Among some of the main features of the revamped lounge are a coffee bar, a library, dedicated office space, as well as a new menu and food ordering system.

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

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.

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.
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Heathrow Rewards members can now collect loyalty points when they purchase entry to Club Aspire lounges in Heathrow Terminals 3 and 5.

United customers travelling in United Polaris business class will now be able to relax and dine before their flight in the new United Polaris lounge at LAX.

The new lounge is a response to the high demand for the two existing Business lounges in Terminal 1A Schengen area, due to the increase in passenger numbers.

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.

The new lounge is a response to the high demand for the two existing Business lounges in Terminal 1A Schengen area, due to the increase in passenger numbers.

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.

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

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.

The new Delta Biometrics programme powered by CLEAR allows eligible members to securely and seamlessly use their fingerprints to enter all 50 US Delta Sky Club locations.

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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