Elevated Luxury: Emirates Unveils Newly Refurbished Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport

(IN SHORT) Emirates has unveiled its newly refurbished lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, offering premium travellers flying to Dubai and Bangkok an enhanced pre-flight experience. The expansive 643-square-metre lounge boasts a sleek and modern design reflecting the airline’s sophistication, with amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, shower facilities, and a prayer room. Passengers can indulge in… Read the full press release

Emirates Unveils Newly Renovated Lounge at Brisbane Airport

The refreshed Emirates Lounge will cater for up to 183 travellers at a time Emirates now offers four lounges across Australian airports, and operates 30 lounges across its global network The re-opening follows the recent announcement that Emirates will be upgauging its second daily Brisbane service EK430/431 to an A380 starting from 1 October (IN… Read the full press release

oneworld Launches Its First Branded Lounge in Partnership with ASPIRE at Incheon Airport

(IN SHORT) oneworld, the global airline alliance, introduced its inaugural branded lounge at Incheon Airport in Seoul in December 2023, marking its entry into the airport lounge sector. The 555m² lounge, a collaboration with ASPIRE, Swissport’s airport hospitality brand, offers 148 seats and provides a sophisticated travel experience for oneworld Emerald and Sapphire passengers, as… Read the full press release

Midway International Airport to Introduce Its First Lounge in 2024, Enhancing Traveler Experience

‘The Club MDW’ Will Offer Expanded Amenities and Additional Places to Work, Relax for Travelers Aboard All Carriers CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time in the airport’s 95-year history, Midway International Airport will offer a lounge to its customers starting in 2024, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department… Read the full press release

Emirates Partners with Extime to Launch Exclusive Lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal 1

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In time for a busy summer period of travel, Emirates has partnered with Extime in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, to offer premium travellers a new exclusively dedicated lounge space in Terminal 1, while the renovation of Terminal 2 continues. As one of the only carriers to have an… Read the full press release

Qantas unveils $100m plan to revolutionize lounge experience with new flagship lounge at Heathrow

Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will significantly enhance its network of lounges in Australia and overseas, elevating the pre-flight and transit travel experience for customers to a new level of luxury at key destinations. The $100-million investment features four brand new lounges, including a new flagship First Lounge at London’s Heathrow… Read the full press release

William P. Hobby Airport launches new premium video game lounge

HOUSTON, TX, 2022-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — William P. Hobby Airport, HOU, the first and only airport in North America to boast a Skytrax 5, is inviting travelers to experience to luxury amenities offered by Gameway, a premium video game lounge. Gameway’s award-winning luxury gaming stations, which include plush Razor Iskur gaming chairs, sanitized… Read the full press release

Qantas and Neil Perry celebrate silver anniversary partnership by bringing back most popular inflight and lounge menu items from the past 25 years

Sydney, Australia, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will reintroduce a selection of the most popular inflight and lounge menu items from the past 25 years in celebration of its silver anniversary partnership with Australian chef Neil Perry. Perry first signed on as Director of Food, Beverage and Service with Qantas Airways in 1997,… Read the full press release

Air Canada Signature Club ultra-premium lounge offers Montreal Canadiens fans ultimate viewing experience

Iconic Montreal organizations renew and advance partnership Air Canada Signature Club features an exclusive, well-appointed space to view games, with spacious lounge seating and a Chef-created menu Access to Air Canada Signature Club is offered to select Montreal Canadiens season ticket holder MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada and the Montreal Canadiens today… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways enhances its passenger experience at London Heathrow Terminal 4 with new Frequent Flyer Lounge

The Lounge is available to Privilege Club members and frequent flyers from oneworld Alliance partners The award-winning airline also revealed a new dedicated Premium Check-in area at Terminal 4 LONDON, UK, 2022-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — World’s Best Airline enhances its passenger experience at London Heathrow Terminal 4, and unveils a new Frequent Flyer… Read the full press release

Swissport offers premium lounge experience in partnership with Luxury Escapes at Australia’s four largest airports

Australia & New Zealand, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has announced a new partnership between its airport lounges and Luxury Escapes, further strengthening its offering to travellers and airline partners at Australia’s four largest airports. The partnership means international lounge passes will be offered as part of Luxury Escapes’ deals or as an… Read the full press release

Swissport announces the opening of its second lounge at Geneva International Airport

Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is opening its second lounge at Geneva International Airport on 1 February 2022. Located in the new East Wing of the airport, the new ASPIRE Crystal Lounge will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is accessible to all passengers for an admission… Read the full press release

Qantas to open temporary lounge at Darwin International Airport

Darwin, Australia, 2021-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will open a temporary lounge to cater for eligible customers travelling between Sydney and London via Darwin from next month. It follows the recent announcement that Qantas’ flagship Australia to United Kingdom route would operate via Darwin once Australia’s international borders open on 1 November until… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines unveils brand-new Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO); now with seven lounges open across the United States

Alaska expands Lounge portfolio, SFO joins seven other Alaska lounges now open across the United States SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Aug. 31, 2021), Alaska Airlines is taking the Bay Area to new heights as it unveils its brand-new Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). With sights of the city… Read the full press release

British Airways reopens flagship US lounge at JFK’s Terminal 7

London, UK, 2021-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ flagship US lounge at JFK’s Terminal 7 will reopen its doors on Sunday 1 August, following a 16-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The news comes in time for the UK Government’s announcement that double vaccinated travellers from the US will be exempt from… Read the full press release

Emirates re-opens dedicated First Class Lounge at Dubai International

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has re-opened its dedicated First Class Lounge at Dubai International (DXB’s) Concourse B to serve the growing volume of premium customers travelling from and through Emirates’ hub, as more markets around the world ease restrictions and put in place protocols that enable international travel. Emirates will… Read the full press release

Alaska Lounge to open at San Francisco International Airport by summer 2021

Airline rolls out new flexible Lounge membership tiers SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Apr-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines guests will have the opportunity to relax in the new Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport by late summer, as the airline announces updated plans for Bay Area travelers. Under this new plan, Alaska will move into the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways opened new Premium Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport at Terminal 1

The first-of-its-kind lounge sets a new benchmark and blueprint for the airline’s future lounges around the world With the addition of the new Singapore lounge, the airline now operates five international premium lounges DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce it has officially opened its new Premium Lounge… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport opens the first Hungarian corporate lounge

Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The 70 sqm Tungsram Lounge embodies a new, innovative tool for cultivating business relationships and symbolizes a milestone in the strategic partnership between Tungsram and Budapest Airport. The Tungsram Lounge, which is located next to gate A8 of Terminal 2A, operates from 12th February. It is quite special… Read the full press release

Swissport opens airport lounge under its Aspire brand at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is further expanding its airport lounge business in Canada. Today (14 February 2020), the Swiss market leader for airport ground services and air cargo handling opened its 49th airport lounge under its Aspire brand at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Swissport opened its fifth airport lounge in… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways to open a state-of-the-art new lounge in Tokyo Narita International Airport

The lounge will offer gourmet food options and a bright, open relaxation space for passengers flying out of Narita International Airport’s Terminal 1, Satellite 2. The lounge’s interior design was overseen by the renowned designer Kengo Kuma. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for seven… Read the full press release

Qantas opens its newest First Lounge at Singapore’s Changi Airport

Singapore, 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has officially opened its newest First Lounge today (Dec. 2, 2019), a luxury space spread over 1,000 square metres at Singapore’s Changi Airport. The new First Lounge will operate in tandem alongside the airline’s existing International Business Lounge, providing capacity for 240 customers and a bespoke offering for… Read the full press release

British Airways re-opens newly refurbished lounge in Geneva as part of its £6.5 billion investment programme

Geneva is latest British Airways lounge to benefit from £6.5bn investment programme Follows airline’s recently renewed lounges in Johannesburg, New York JFK and San Francisco Larger lounge to host more customers with zoned areas including a lobby bar, peaceful seating area and craft beer room and new catering throughout LONDON, UK, 2019-Nov-25 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

British Airways reveals refreshed lounge at Linate Airport

British Airways reveals refreshed lounge at Linate Airport Improvements include improved catering and bespoke furniture and lighting Refresh comes as part of airline’s £6.5bn investment plan LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — As Linate airport in Milan re-opens, British Airways has unveiled its new, refreshed lounge look. The Linate lounge, which is open to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Privilege Club’s Platinum members can now access HIA’s exclusive Al Safwa First Class Lounge

The award-winning airline is pleased to offer its valued Platinum Privilege Club members access to the exclusive Al Safwa First Class Lounge at Hamad International Airport (HIA) when travelling in Business Class DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ award-winning frequent flyer programme (FFP) Privilege Club, is delighted to announce that its… Read the full press release

Airport Dimensions announces second lounge location at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

To accommodate increased demand, Airport Dimensions is expanding The Club SJC to a second location. Plano, TX, 2019-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Dimensions, previously known as Airport Lounge Development, an award-winning market leader of premium shared-use lounges, today (October 9, 2019 ) announced a second lounge location at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International… Read the full press release

Air France inaugurates completely revamped lounge at Washington-Dulles international airport

Paris, France, 2019-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — On July 18th, 2019, Air France inaugurated its completely revamped and more spacious lounge located in the heart of Washington-Dulles international airport (USA), near the boarding gates. The new lounge welcomes Air France La Première and Business customers and Flying Blue Elite Plus members in a completely revamped,… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific reopens newly renovated Shanghai Pudong Cathay Pacific Lounge

Cathay Pacific is moving beyond with the re-opening of the newly renovated Shanghai Pudong lounge on 18 July Hong Kong, China, 2019-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is reopening its newly renovated Shanghai Pudong Cathay Pacific Lounge on July 18, marking the introduction of the airline’s awards-winning lounge design to mainland China for the… Read the full press release

British Airways unveils its new lounge in San Francisco

LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways unveils its new lounge in San Francisco, the third US lounge to benefit from the airline’s investment plan for its customers, following the recent opening of its First and Club lounge at New York JFK’s Terminal 7. The new contemporary lounge is spread across 665 square… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines and Istanbul Modern introduce Turkey’s modern art in the Turkish Airlines Lounge at Istanbul Airport

Istanbul, Turkey, 2019-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — A selection from the Istanbul Modern Collection can be seen at the Turkish Airlines Lounge in the airline’s brand new hub, Istanbul Airport. Turkish Airlines and Istanbul Modern entered into a cooperation to introduce Turkey’s modern art to the world. A selection from the Istanbul Museum of Modern… Read the full press release