Ever wondered what lies behind the closely guarded doors of the world’s most luxurious airport lounges? See how the “other half” spend their pre-flight time with a peak inside these luxurious oases of relaxation.
Virgin Atlantic – Clubhouse – Heathrow Airport, London (UK)
What’s inside: two bars, spa (massages and facial treatments), hairstylist, Wi-Fi, restaurant, business suite (partitioned workstations, power outlets, laptops, printing), “den” with television news, pool table, retro video games, chill out zone, kids play area
Location: Terminal 3
Access: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class passengers, Virgin Atlantic Gold frequent-flyer card holders
Qantas – First Lounge – Sydney International Airport, Sydney (Australia)
What’s inside: concierge service, spa (20- and 50-minute facials and messages), shower suites, cocktail bar, Wi-Fi, business suite (private work suites, printers, fax, phone), library (newspapers, magazines, board games), quiet zone
Location: Terminal 1
Access: Qantas or British Airways First Class international passengers (and one guest), Qantas Platinum member (next flight Qantas, Jetstar), Oneworld members (Emerald or International First level)
Lufthansa – First Class Terminal – Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt (Germany)
What’s inside: dedicated check-in, passport control and security checkpoints, Wi-Fi, shower suites, quiet room, business suite (computer terminals, printing)
Location: free-standing terminal (next to Terminal 1)
Access: First Class passengers, HON Circle cardholders
Virgin Atlantic – Clubhouse – JFK Airport, New York (USA)
What’s inside: cocktail bar, spa (massages and facial treatments), hairstylist, Wi-Fi, entertainment zone with giant sofa and pool table, brasserie, quiet zone, business suite (partitioned workstations, power outlets, laptops, printing), kids play area
Location: Terminal 4
Access: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class passengers, Virgin Atlantic Gold frequent flyer card holders
British Airways – The Concorde Room & Elemis Spa – Heathrow, London (UK)
What’s inside: dining room with private booth and waiter service, wine bar, spa (massages and facials), shower suites, business suite (7 computers, printing, internet, LCD presentation screen, bookable as a board room), private hotel-style rooms (with bed and en suite bathroom), terrace looking over runways
Location: Terminal 5
Access: British Airways First Class passengers, British Airways Gold and Silver frequent flyer cardholders (and one guest)
Qatar Airways – Premium Terminal – Doha International Airport, Doha (Qatar)
What’s inside: dedicated check-in, passport control and security checkpoints, personal concierge service, shower rooms, quiet seating area, high-end duty free shops, fine-dining restaurant, deli, sushi bar, buffet, cocktail bar, waiter service, spa (massage and facials, hot tubs, saunas), private rooms with beds, business suite (workstations, meeting rooms, computers, printing, secretarial services), kids zone, prayer rooms, medical centre
Location: freestanding terminal
Access: First and Business Class passengers
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