March 01, 2013

Airport Business Lounges of the World

Air Algerie Business Lounge: A Pure Disgrace

I was thinking to myself, what are the minimal requirements for a business lounge: A reasonable choice of food, a decent relaxing sofa to sit on, some private corners to relax in before a flight, a welcoming staff and an acceptable choice of beverages. LOL with capital letters. This is the worst business lounge I »more…

Sala VIP, Malaga International Airport

Facing the O’Learys Sports Bar and Grill, The Sala VIP of Malaga’s International Airport is located on the second floor just after check-in. Before choosing the best spot to spend your next of hours, you enter a wide hall filled with sofas of different colors, a welcoming counter on the right, and a couple of »more…

Stepping Into Another Dimension: Emirates Business Lounge

Traveling Business Class on board Emirates Airlines is just something out of this world. From the minute you arrive to the airport, to the experience at the lounge, and not to forget the privileged shortcut that takes you from the lounge to the plane, combined  to the ultimate environment of peace and serenity on board »more…

Emirates Business Lounge, Mumbai International Airport

Emirates Business Lounge, located in front of gate 10 of the Mumbai International Airport, is an exclusive area for travelers with this airline. Arrive into a very well lit counter where a smiling hostess welcomes you: “Welcome to the Emirates Lounge sir!” Step into another dimension compared to the old and dirty airport that is »more…

The PrimeClass Lounge, Istanbul Airport

Located in the CIP lounge at the International Terminal, the TAV “primeclass” Lounge offers special and privileged services to all Prime Pack guests, Priority Pass Card holders and contracted organizations which logos are at the door. You can pay 30Euros and access this place at any time. This lounge is not too big and at times »more…

Tunisair Carthage Airport Business Lounge

Tunisair is the flag carrier airline of Tunisia. Formed in 1948, it operates scheduled international services to European, African and Middle Eastern destinations. Its main base is Tunis-Carthage International Airport. The airline’s head office is in Tunis, near Tunis Airport. Compared to other lounges I have stopped at, this one is my least favorite. The Tunisair privilege lounge, located next ...

Paris Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 2E, Hall K, Business Lounge

After reviewing the business lounge of “Hall L” just a couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to experience what “Hall K” of terminal E has to offer. I personally preferred this one. K Lounge oozes the same Air France spirit which is felt in all it’s Halls, with minor yet positive differences.

Paris Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 2E, Hall L, Business Lounge

I often research about the lounge I will be stopping at before getting there. It’s always good to have an idea of what to expect before reaching my destination. I tried to do the same for Terminal 2E Lounge in Charles de Gaulle Airport but I was unable to find a single piece of information...

Al-Dhabi Terminal 1 Airport Lounge: Abu Dhabi

Freshen up before your journey begins in the comfort of Al Dhabi Lounge where your needs are catered to. The lounge was recently honored with the Highly Commended Award by the members of Priority Pass in the Priority Pass Lounge of the Year 2012. But I didn’t understand why the award. I honestly didn’t understand...

Royal Jordanian Business Lounge, Amman Airport

Passing through such a dirty and old airport, I didn’t expect to find a lounge with such impressive  professionalism. Coming back from the Dead Sea on MEA Airlines, I decided to have a look at what the Jordanian Airlines ground staff has to offer. Crown Lounge helps you begin your journey in the right way...

CDG: Air France Business Lounge Terminal 2C

Like the 2F we have been used to for the last couple of years, the 2C Business Lounge of The Charles De Gaulle Airport is the same but smaller giving it the feeling of more intimacy. Although, the 2C Terminal is much better than the very old 2F; the welcoming, colors, shopping area are all...

Skyteam Business Lounge: Heathrow Airport, London

…And my quest to discover all business lounges around the world continues discovering the best and most luxurious. After discovering London’s greatest secrets, my last stop in the capital is Heathrow Airport – which is one of the busiest in Europe. The SkyTeam alliance is getting bigger and busier with time with its own welcoming...

The MEA Cedar Lounge, Beirut International Airport

How many times have we criticized our country. How many times have we said negative things about our companies. How easy it is for us to say that we so far from being up to par to international standards. One such company often criticized is Middle East Airlines (MEA). I am one of many who...

Aeroflot Moscow’s Airport: The Jazz Lounge

Amazing! A beautiful lounge that should be featured in the design section. The Jazz lounge is a piece of design wonder which acts as a relaxing therapeutic session before any trip. The details are so nice and perfectly finished. Imagine the place: A dimmed blue and pink ambiance with its green yellow and blue led...

Fiumicino, Leonardo Da Vinci Airport Business Lounges

Since my airport stop was for more than three hours I decided to try both Lounges available at the Fiumicino airport, Leonardo Da Vinci. The first, “Le Navi”, is located in the main terminal and the other “Giotto” in the G terminal catering mainly to overseas destinations. The G terminal lounge or more specifically the Giotto lounge...

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