Catching a flight can be incredibly stressful. From traveling to the airport and checking in to waiting around for boarding to begin, the whole process can make anyone want to tear their hair out. The whole experience can even take a turn for the worse if your flight is delayed or, even worse, canceled. One redeeming factor is a quality airport lounge. The creme de la creme of airline lounges needs to have excellent facilities, serve delicious food, and should provide you space to get away from the stressful airport buzz. Here are a few of the best airport lounges to help you relax en route.
Advance Airport Parking
Before you even set foot in a lavish lounge, don’t forget to reserve a parking spot. Nothing makes a trip more stressful than finding out there is no affordable parking on the day of your flight. Visit Parkon.com to save yourself a headache.
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American Express Centurion Lounge: LaGuardia Airport
This inclusive lounge allows access to eligible cardmembers and entitles visitors to bring two guests. This comfortable lounge provides members with plenty of space to sit back and relax, as well as designated areas to work. Natural light shines through the north-facing windows, and you can pass your time watching planes take off. You will find many USB and AC outlets throughout this lounge and a quick WIFI connection to boot. For a well-rounded meal, visit the all day buffet, then follow it up with a stiff drink at the well-equipped bar.
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United Polaris Lounge: Newark Liberty International Airport
Business-class passengers on a United Polaris long-haul international flight and first or business class passengers on a long-haul international flight with a Star Alliance member airline can relax in the United Polaris lounge. This lounge features a minimalist design and boasts excellent WIFI speeds. There are 10 daybeds with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding and 10 rainforest showers with complimentary luxury products. Passengers also have access to services such as clothes steaming, shoe polishing, and sewing. Not to mention, an array of amenities are available upon request.
Delightful Dining
The food steals the show at this airline lounge. Those with little time to spare can visit the well-stocked buffet or choose a wine or a cocktail from their diverse menu at the bar. For a sit-down meal, visit the restaurant for homely favorites with a refined twist.
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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse: John F. Kennedy International Airport
The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is designed with flashes of gold and red and has a vintage feel. Upper-Class passengers, Flying Club Gold members, and Delta SkyMiles Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion cardholders traveling on a Virgin Atlantic flight may access this lounge. As well as Fly Blue, Platinum and Gold members, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Elite Gold members, PPs members, and Virgin Australian Velocity The Club, Gold, and Platinum members.
Best Features
While guests can enjoy a nap in a relaxation pod, enjoy top-notch food from the a la carte menu or freshen up in a self-service shower, the Wellness Spa is the standout feature. Passengers can enjoy a plethora of treatments ranging from a refreshing shave to a revitalizing facial. Virgin Atlantic customers can even enjoy a complimentary 15-minute treatment. In addition, customers can blow off steam by playing pool and other games at the entertainment zone.
