COMFORT for the seasoned business air traveller does not start at the plane—it begins in pre-flight. The airport lounge facilities are particularly important to passengers preparing for a transglobal trip to a business meeting on the other side of the world. The following 8 of the best airport Lounges are designed with the comfort of all customers in mind, and they’re graced with the kinds of facilities and services that tick all the boxes for the commercial punter.
1. Finnair
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FINNAIR, the national carrier and largest airline of Finland, has its main hub at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The Finnair lounges offer quality facilities and services, including buffet snacks, tap beers, wines, free wi-fi, and workstations, in addition to a wide selection of international newspapers and magazines.
2. Lufthansa
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AN ENJOYABLE pre-flight experience is guaranteed for passengers at Lufthansa lounges, where comfort is the pivotal factor of the design and layout. In the airline’s First Class, Senator and Business lounges, passengers can prepare for their flight in comfort, and enjoy such premium class essential services as wi-fi and a Telekom hotspot.
3. British Airways
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PICTURED above is the stunning Concorde Room at Heathrow Airport, one of two (the other being at New York JFK) that British Airways pitch as “the epitome of elegance”. Inspired by the designs of the finest 5-star boutique hotels, the Concorde Room is undoubtedly one of the best Airport Lounges available for First Class airline passengers.
4. Virgin Atlantic
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DESIGNED by Slade Architecture, the popular Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse features luxurious, eccentric seating in an open, welcoming area. This lounge is simply staggering in size, and provides everything that a seasoned traveller could expect prior to boarding their flight.
5. GVK Lounge, Mumbai
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MUMBAI Airport’s GVK Lounge is one of the most breathtaking of all First Class lounge areas. It boasts several rooms, all with luxurious seating, stunning views, and all the amenities a business traveller could need. There is a bar, cuisine and an elegant dining areas that could compete with the finest restaurants. A lengthy wait for a flight in this facility would not be a struggle!
6. Etihad, Abu Dhabi
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ETIHAD‘s Premium Lounge at Abu Dhabi, pictured above, offers the very best in dining and airline passenger comfort. Also in this beautiful lounge—which was nominated for the 2016 World Travel Awards Lounge Award—is a business centre, washing and spa facilities, and a concierge service.
7. Delta Airlines
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LAX provides an innovative check-in experience for Delta premium passengers that is consistent with the on-board offerings in this travel class. Customers flying in Delta One enter the terminal through a dedicated kerb-side entrance, leading to a private lounge with personalised luggage check, high-design atmosphere, and a refreshment bar.
8. Air Canada
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THE luxurious Maple Leaf lounges of Air Canada are up there with the best. There are 20 Maple Leaf Lounges at the world’s major terminals, provide a serene escape from the bustle of airport activity. Free magazines and food, beer on tap, wi-fi and comfy couches help passengers prepare for their flight in the best way possible.
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