FOR THE LOVE OF AIRPORT LOUNGES | Top Frequent Flyer’s VIP Airport Lounges for your moment of Zen by Kathy Marino
In Movies that Move Us, Clooney’s high-flying character, Ryan Bingham in ‘Up in the Air’, details the life of a 10-million-miler Frequent Flyer - from the free round-the-world airline tickets to ticket agents first name greetings complete with complimentary cocktails, seriously, how could anyone resist Elite status and those lovely hidden check-ins for a slip into an Executive Lounge to relish in a stress-free relaxing environment for a moment of zen while awaiting departure? Thus, we’ve listed HAUTEOC TRAVELER’s Checklist of TOP Frequent Flyer VIP Airport Lounges
The Plaza Premium Lounge in Hong Kong
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- Hong Kong – The Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrival Hall) at Hong Kong Airport (ARRIVAL)
- Location – 4G024 Ground Transportation Centre of Terminal 2, (past the arrivals hall, at the center passage connecting Terminals 1 & 2, right below the Airport Express station).
- The lounge operates 24 hours a day
- Available for 3, 6 or 12 hours.
- An airport lounge at the Arrival Hall takes care of passengers with late or early morning flights – a decent place to stay, rest and refresh after hotel check-out or early arrival in Hong Kong.
- Inclusions – Entrance to the lounge including showers, hot meals, non-alcoholic drinks, comfortable seating area, workstation with internet access, Wi-Fi connections, International TV Channels, newspapers magazines & left luggage area.
- Hong Kong – The Travelers’ Lounge (West Hall) at Hong Kong Airport (DEPARTURE or TRANSIT)
- Location – 6W524, Departures Level, Terminal 1 (Near Gate 35).
- The lounge operates 24 hours a day.
- Available for 3, 6 or 12 hours.
- The Traveler’s Lounge is also accessible for passengers who are waiting for their onwards or connecting flight.
- Inclusions - Access to Traveler’s Lounge including Shower, hot meal, non-alcoholic drinks, comfortable seating area, workstation with internet access, Wi-Fi connections, International TV Channels, newspaper, magazines & left luggage area.
- Beijing, China – BGS Premier Lounge at Beijing Capital Airport
- Location – The lounge is near Gate 11 of Terminal 2, or near Gate E19 of Terminal 3, International Departure Hall after Security Check Zone.
- The lounge operates 24 hours a day
- Available for 2 hours.
- Whether you’re traveling on business or pleasure, the BGS Premier Lounge offers a haven of peace. Treat yourself to the VIP lifestyle.
- Inclusions – Shower facilities, hot snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, comfortable seating area, workstation with internet access, Wi-Fi connections, international TV channels, newspaper & magazines left luggage area.
- Tokyo, Japan – Airport Lounge at Narita Airport
- Location – At Terminal 1, lounge is on 5th floor of central building.
- Location - At Terminal 2, the lounge (T. E. I. Lounge) is located on 4th floor of the main building.
- The lounge operates daily from 7am – 9pm
- Available for 13 ½ hours.
- Escape from busy terminals and relax, unwind, or get your work done in a cozy and clean lounge.
- Inclusions – Newspapers & magazines, internet access including Wi-Fi connections, non-alcoholic beverages, cell phone battery recharge service available free of charge in both lounges.
- If you are gold or platinum credit card holders of VJA group, Life, Diners Club International, you can use the lounge free of charge and it is not necessary to book this product.
Seoul, Korea – Hub Transit Lounge at Incheon Airport
- Location - East Hub Lounge - Airside 4F, nearby Korean Air Lounge & gate 11
- Location – West Hub Lounge – Airside 4F, nearby Asiana Airlines Lounge & gate 43
- The lounge operates daily from 7am – 10pm
- Available for 5, 7 or 10 hours.
- The Hub lounge is full of stylish features and interiors, with service designed to feel like a private members club. Whatever your mood, it’s the ultimate preflight experience.
- Inclusions – Television, workstations with Internet/Wi-Fi access, variety of snacks & delicacies, refreshments (soft drinks, beer, wine & spirits), comfortable seating area, flight information monitor, international newspapers & magazines.
Bangkok, Thailand – CIP Louis’ Tavern Lounges
- Location – First Class Lounge: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, International Departure/Transit Lounge, Concourse A, C and G
- Location – Business Class Lounge, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, International Departure/Transit Lounge, Concourse A, C, F and G
- The lounge operates 24 hours a day.
- Available for 2, 3, 5 or 10 hours.
- Wait for your flight like a V.I.P. with CIP Louis’ Tavern lounges in four different locations. It does not matter what class you are flying on, the moment you step inside the CIP lounge you will be treated as a First Class passenger.
- Inclusions: Self-service snack & light meals, non-alcoholic beverages, internet & e-mail access, comfortable seating area, flight information monitor, internet, newspapers & magazines, telephone & television, complimentary local calls.
- Phuket, Thailand – The Coral Executive Lounge
- Location – International Departure Hall after immigration and near boarding gate number 66
- The lounge operates 24 hours a day.
- Available for 2 ½ hours.
- Freshen up and catch up on work with a relaxing 180 degree panoramic view of Mai Khao Beach. Materials used for soft furnishings in the lounge are 100% Thai Silk from Jim Thompson while the wall decoration utilizes shells and pearl to create the coral reef atmosphere.
- Inclusions – Thai, Chinese, Japanese & Western fusion foods and snacks including a kids menu, coffee, bakery. Notebook with broadband internet, Wi-Fi access, fax, telephone, international newspapers & magazines.
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Plaza Premium Lounge at Kuala Lumpur Airport
- Location – Mezzanine Level, Satellite Building, heading towards gates C 11-C17.
- The lounge operates 24 hours a day.
- Available for 2 or 5 hours.
- Enjoy breath-taking 180-degree views of the open airfield and the magnificent scenery of airplanes sailing in the sky.
- Inclusions – Freshly prepared hot meals, freshly brewed coffee/tea, espresso & cappuccino, free flow of draught beer, golf putting green, comfortable sitting area, massage chair, international newspapers & magazines, shower with amenities, free high-speed email & internet access, free local calls, usage of computers with power protection, TV area/movies.
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Plaza Premium Lounge – LCCT Terminal (Low Cost Carrier Terminal)
- Location – Public Concourse, Level 1, Arrival & Departure Hall, Low Cost Carrier Terminal. (The entrance to the Lounge is next to security check point of international departure hall)
- The lounge operates 24 hours a day.
- Available for 2 or 5 hours.
- It is an oasis in the low cost terminal, away from the crowd and noise.
- Inclusions - Freshly prepared hot meals, freshly brewed coffee/tea, espresso & cappuccino, free flow of draught beer, comfortable sitting area, massage chair, international newspapers & magazines, shower with amenities, free high-speed email & internet access, free local calls, usage of computers with power protection, TV area/movies.
- Singapore – Ambassador Transit Lounge
- Location - Level 3, Transit Mall South, Departure Transit Lounge, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 (Across from Ambassador Transit Hotel)
- Location – Level 3, Transit Mall North, Mezzanine level, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3.
- The lounge operates 24 hours a day.
- Available for 3, 5 or 10 hours.
- Simply relax and unwind in a clean, cozy and spacious lounge in the airport while waiting for your onward flight..
- Inclusions – Shower with basic toiletries, light meal, free flow of non-alcoholic drinks, internet/Wi-Fi access, comfortable seating area, complimentary local calls & international newspapers and magazines.
- Singapore – SATS Premier Club Lounge
- Location - Terminal 1, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1, departure transit hall, level 3
- Location – Terminal 2, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2, departure transit hall, level 3
- Location – Terminal 3, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, departure transit hall, level 3
- The lounge operates 24 hours a day.
- Available 4 hours.
- Simply relax and unwind in a clean, cozy and spacious lounge in the airport while waiting for your onward flight..
- Inclusions – Shower facilities, self-service food, alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, work station with internet access, wireless internet access, comfortable seating area, state-of-the-art massage chairs, international newspapers & magazines.
- Bali, Indonesia – Dewa Lounge at Ngurah Rai Denpasar, Bali Airport
- Location - Airside – After Immigration, turn left, & follow signs to DEWA Lounge. Located opposite Gates 7 & 8 on 2nd floor.
- The lounge operates daily from 5am – 11:59pm
- Available for 5 hours.
- Treat yourself to VIP lifestyle at a nice tropical airport lounge with airfield view while waiting for your onward flight.
- Inclusions – Variety of food selection, refreshments (beer or soft drinks), internet & Wi-Fi, shower facilities, flight information monitor, newspapers/magazines, telephone, television, smoking room.
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – VIP/CIP Airport Lounge
- Location – Domestic Departures: Business Lounge, Tan Son Nhat Airport Floor 2 (on both wings A and B)
- Location – International Departures: Apricot Lounge; Tan Son Nhat Airport. Airside–Take elevator next to Duty Free Shop down to 1st Floor where lounge is located midway between boarding gates.
- The lounge operates 24 hours a day
- Available for 3 hours.
- Wait for your flight like a V.I.P. with VIP/CIP Lounge Domestic Airport. It does not matter what class you are flying on, the moment you step inside the VIP/CIP lounge you will be treated as a Business Class passenger.
- Inclusions – Self-service snack & light meals, non-alcoholic beverages, internet & e-mail access, comfortable seating area, complimentary local calls & International newspapers, magazines.
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Premiere Lounge at Cape Town International Airport T1
- Location – Terminal 1 by departure gate 108
- The lounge operates 24 hours a day.
- Available for 4 hours.
- The Dubai Airport Business Lounge provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of the main terminal; it also provides access to a range of complimentary features and facilities to ensure that your stay at Dubai Airport is both relaxing and enjoyable. This facility is especially useful if you experience unexpected delays or long transfer times.
- Inclusions – shower, TV, flight information monitor, telephone for local calls, fax, internet access, Wi-Fi, newspapers/magazines. Limited choice of food in buffet style; tea, coffee, soft drinks & free alcoholic drinks.
- Cape Town, South Africa – Premiere Lounge at Cape Town International Airport
- Location – Airside – After Passport Control, take escalator up & proceed straight ahead to end of the terminal (International Departure Hall). Take elevator to Mezzanine Level (3rd floor) where lounge is located on the left hand side.
- The lounge operates daily from 6am – 11:59pm (except Tue/Thu close at 9pm)
- Available for 4 hours. .
- Escape the hustle and bustle of the busy airport terminal and wait for your onward flight in a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
- Inclusions – Light meals & snacks, alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, internet & e-mail access, comfortable seating area, newspapers & magazines.
Johannesburg, South Africa – Premiere Lounge at Johannesburg International Airport
- Location – From Terminal A: After security check, turn right and take escalator to the next level, the International Lounge is located on the right hand corner. From Terminal B: After security check, continue walking straight & take escalator on the left hand side, just before the Out of Africa shop to the next level. The lounge is located in the right hand corner.
- The lounge operates 24 hours a day
- Available for 4 hours. .
- Escape the hustle and bustle of the busy airport terminal and wait for your onward flight in a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
- Inclusions – Light meals & snacks, alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, internet & e-mail access, comfortable seating area, shower facilities, newspapers & magazines.
- Amsterdam, Netherlands – Menzies Executive Lounge
- Location – Lounge 26 is at Terminal 1 at gate D (Schengen), 2nd floor.
- Location – Lounge 41 is at Terminal 2/3 at gates D/E (Non Schengen), 2nd floor
- The lounge operates daily from 6am – 8pm
- Available for 3 hours.
- The Menzies lounge is the perfect place for customers to relax, do business and meet.
- Inclusions – Wireless internet, newspapers, magazines, TV, variety of light food & snacks, alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks.
- Frankfurt, Germany – LUXX Airport Lounge
- Location – Terminal 1, B and C Concourses, Gallery Level
- The lounge operates daily from 7am – 8pm
- You may stay in the Lounge as long as you wish, no restrictions apply.
- If you are looking for somewhere to relax at the airport, the LUXX-Lounge offers you a place to wait for your flight in a quiet and comfortable atmosphere.
- Inclusions – Refreshments and snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, internet and e-mail access, comfortable seating area, shower, national & international newspapers and magazines.
- Vienna, Austria – Airport Lounge at Vienna Airport
- Location – JET Airport Lounge (before passport control). The Lounge is located before Passport Control next to the A-Gates. Take the elevator to the 2nd Floor.
- Location – AIR Airport Lounge (after passport control). The lounge is located at the beginning of the D gates right after the passport control.
- The lounge operates daily from 6am – 9pm
- You may stay in the Lounge as long as you wish, no restrictions apply.
- Wait for your flight like a VIP in a First Class VIP Lounge.
- Inclusions – Snack buffet with hot and cold snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, internet and e-mail access, comfortable seating area, national & international newspapers and magazines. Use of shower free of charge (JET Lounge only).
