Airport lounge

An airport lounge in the Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

An airport lounge is a facility operated at many airports. Airport lounges offer, for selected passengers, comforts beyond those afforded in the airport terminal, such as more comfortable seating,[1][2] quieter environments, and better access to customer service representatives. Other accommodations may include private meeting rooms, telephones,[1] wireless internet access[1][2] and other business services, along with provisions to enhance passenger comfort, such as free drinks, snacks, magazines, and showers.[1][2]

The American Airlines Admirals Club was the first airport lounge when it opened at New York City's La Guardia Airport, in 1939. Then AA president, C. R. Smith, conceived it as a promotional tool.[3]

  1. ^ a b c d Perkins, Ed (2 May 2013). "Airport lounges 101: Why to use them and how to get in". SmarterTravel.com. USA Today.
  2. ^ a b c "Airport Lounges". Sleeping in Airports.
  3. ^ "Admirals Club History". American Airlines. Archived from the original on 2014-04-21.

© MMXXIII Rich X Search. We shall prevail. All rights reserved. Rich X Search