Virgin Australia has introduced its first âPremium Exitâ, which offers direct access to the departure pier from the lounge at Melbourne Airport.


Virgin Australia has introduced its first âPremium Exitâ, which offers direct access to the departure pier from the lounge at Melbourne Airport.

To further its appeal among business travellers, Copenhagen Airport will open a new drop-in business centre later this year in Terminal 3.

The new premium lounge at Tokyo Haneda Airport includes a library, gallery, play room, local cuisine and Japanese design to reflect the destination.

As well as a wellness centre, oxygen bar and massage chairs, the SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge now includes yoga mats with a video tutorial.

The 10,000sqm lounge includes a business centre, family area, games room, prayer rooms, shower rooms and an infinity pool water feature.

The first âMy Loungeâ includes a games room, study area and free Wi-Fi, and aims to attract leisure travellers and the “new generation of business travellers”.
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Find out more >>In response to demand from travellers, Oslo Airport has introduced a new work zone where passengers can continue working while waiting for their flight.

Frankfurt Airportâs VIP Lounge â which travellers can pay to access regardless of airline or class of travel â has been relocated and now includes a fitness area.

Virgin Australia will enhance its domestic lounges at Brisbane and Melbourne airports, with kerbside lounge access to be introduced for premium passengers.

London City Airport has opened the worldâs first Bloomberg Hub, offering passengers a unique, technology-driven experience in the departure lounge.

Virgin Australia will enhance its domestic lounges at Brisbane and Melbourne airports, with kerbside lounge access to be introduced for premium passengers.

London City Airport has opened the worldâs first Bloomberg Hub, offering passengers a unique, technology-driven experience in the departure lounge.
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Ranging from thinkpods and recreation areas, to free city tours and yoga rooms, airports and airlines are helping passengers stay calm and productive in the terminal.
A Recreation Area in Munich Airportâs Terminal 2 is now open and includes reclining seats, ambient lighting and 20 business stations with power outlets. Â
Turkish Airlinesâ Senior Vice President Ground Operations explains how the airline is making use of new technology and âtrue Turkish hospitalityâ to improve the passenger experience.
Passengers flying from Gatwick Airport will soon be able to rent a âBusiness Workboxâ at the departure gate, where they can work as they wait for their flight. Â
Japan Airlinesâ new Sakura Lounges at Tokyo Haneda Airport will open this week, offering passengers authentic Japanese hospitality as part of their travel experience.Â
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