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Luxe Airport Lounges

As most everything else in the airline industry spirals into serious decline, it's interesting to see how much money is being sunk into swank frequent flier lounges.

The Chicago Tribune reports that airlines are trying to capture the big spenders' hearts:

The goal, industry experts say, is to cater to big spenders in an era when low-cost competition has sent the price of a Coach seat spiraling downward. First- and Business-Class passengers are "the airlines' bread and butter, revenue-wise,"

Some of the highlights include Virgin's new lounge at JFK, that's got a 90-foot long reflecting pool and booths with iMacs. The Heathrow version, which opens in Dec., will have a sushi bar and floor-to-ceiling water wall.

Stop in some time and see how the other half travels...

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·   Airlines try to cash in on fancy lounges [Chicago Tribune]