Today’s travelers expect a lot from their pre-flight experiences – and these lounge acts are up to the task
As the competition for premium travelers grows more intense, airlines and airports are concentrating more resources at the beginning of the trip. The result is a host of new lounge experiences cropping up in airports around the world. With the relentless growth of airline traffic, frequent fliers are seeking more than just serenity and a snack in those moments prior to boarding. In addition to peace and quiet, what these travelers expect is a top-end dining experience, technology that works and a little something special in the way of customer service.
Here’s a look at some of the latest lounge launches and product innovations around the world.
THE AMERICAS
UNITED POLARIS LOUNGE
LOCATION Chicago O’Hare International Airport near Gate C18.
INFO The Polaris Lounge was designed to complement the Polaris business class seat. The lounge features a number of semi-private seats that are spacious and quiet. The lounge offers an upscale dining experience, including a buffet and salad bar. There is also a complimentary full-service restaurant.
Eight more Polaris Lounges are scheduled to open in the following cities – Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, New York/ Newark, Washington Dulles, Tokyo Narita, Hong Kong and London Heathrow.
ELIGIBILITY United Polaris business and first class customers, as well as Star Alliance premium passengers departing on international flights. However, United Club members and Star Alliance Gold members do not have access unless they are ticketed in business class.
Denne historien er fra April 2017-utgaven av Business Traveler.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra April 2017-utgaven av Business Traveler.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
A New Leaf - How hotels are incorporating plants to boost guests' mood and productivity
Indoor flora can boost happiness, relieve stress and increase productivity.
Private Flies
FORGET THE DAY when private aviation was reserved solely for celebs, royals and high-powered CEOs. You don’t have to be a Logan Roy scion to travel on your terms. In 2024, private jets are taking off as a viable option for business travelers, shifting toward flexibility, cost sense, ease of use, and convenience.
Bandon Dunes
In 1999, a national golf magazine sent me on a road trip four and a half hours from my home in Portland to review a new resort on the Oregon coast that seemed particularly destined for obscurity.
Bright Ideas
FORNDLY NICKMAED THE the Queen City, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a destination that thrives on many fronts. Visitors can look forward to year round mild weather, a robust food and drink scene that includes more than 40 breweries, and an ever-growing cultural lineup of museums, public murals and music performances.
Full House
Corporate buyouts are on the rise at boutique properties
Remote Control
The Malin, a designforward work-focused membership club, brings professionals together in New York and Nashville
Bigger and Better
Dubai plans a mega airport to attract more flights and passengers
Urban Renewal
How Port Authority executive director Rick Cotton is revolutionizing the airports of New York and New Jersey
LATAM VIP Lounge
The LATAM VIP Lounge in Santiago International Airport’s Terminal 2 offers a peaceful retreat for international travelers. Covering more than 43,000 square feet, this lounge is the largest in South America, providing a combination of luxury, sustainability and comfort.
Fouquet's New York
Francophiles are likely all too familiar with Fouquet’s Paris, the sumptuous and historic hotel on the Champs-Élysées that has been open since 1899.
