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Porter Airlines Expands The Free Lounge Party To Ottawa

October 29, 2009 at 11:09 AM | by kjb | 0 Comments

Things are continuing to go well for Porter Airlines. Their new route to Boston seems like a hit, and they’ve begun to spread their signature service beyond their home base of Toronto City Centre Airport. Earlier this month they cut the ribbon on a new lounge for passengers traveling to and from Ottawa International Airport. The lounge is open to all passengers holding a ticket—there’s no annual fee or other sneaky membership requirements.

They got things right in Toronto, so the airline didn't stray from its modern and comfortable design when moving to Ottawa. There’s computer workstations, a conference room, and obviously complimentary WiFi access. If you build up a slight appetite by doing too much work there’s also free snacks and espresso in heated cups—perfect for those cold Canadian winters. Just remember to save your appetite for your flight, because the snacks, wine, and beer are free up in the sky.

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US Airways Wants Everybody In The Club To Get Tipsy

October 28, 2009 at 3:29 PM | by kjb | 0 Comments

Frequent flyers of US Airways will soon be smiling a little more as they prepare to board their flights. The airline has finally caught up with other carriers and has added free booze to the menu at the US Airways Club. However, a membership to the airline club will still set passengers back at least $325 to join, and can cost $450 if they don’t have any status with the airline. The free alcohol will begin to flow in the clubs starting on October 30.

Additionally, passengers will be able to use the clubs of partner airlines as well. This includes Continental Airlines’ Presidents Club as the airline finally joined the Star Alliance this week. Domestic travelers can also swing into United’s Red Carpet Clubs for a little rest and relaxation.

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Etihad Airways Rolls Out Luxe Airport Lounges With Free Limo Service

September 16, 2009 at 9:15 AM | by kjb | 0 Comments

After a long snooze in one of Eithad Airways' crazy fancy suites, you are going to need to eventually stumble off the plane, like it or not. That’s why the airline is starting to expand its offerings when it comes to matching fancy schmancy lounges. The airline opened their first lounge outside of the United Arab Emirates over the summer in Frankfurt, and now they have their eyes on the comfort prize in London.

Along with moving their flights from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4 at London-Heathrow, a new lounge will open for the classiest of fliers on September 30. Give them a call now and book your private treatment room where you’ll be pampered by treatments from the Six Senses Spa. The foot and leg massages will be quite a relief after an overnight long-haul flight. ANd if you’re hungry after a rubdown, just swing by their five-star dining facilities where you can watch your dinner being cooked through an open kitchen.

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Delta Opens The Doors To Its Newest International Lounge In London

June 1, 2009 at 9:07 AM | by kjb | 0 Comments

If you just happen to win a free trip to Europe, why not spend a little of your own cash for access to one of the airport's stellar departure lounges. This is especially tempting if London's Heathrow airport is on your itinerary as passengers flying aboard Delta or one of its many partners like KLM or Air France, as they'll soon be enjoying a new two-level luxury lounge. The fresh digs will have a minimalist, contemporary-style feel to it, so you might easily imagine that you’re at the local spaceport rather than airport.

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Lounging at The Airport: Singapore Airlines Stuns With SilverKris

May 8, 2009 at 10:06 AM | by kjb | 0 Comments

Airport lounges promise respite from the sad public seating at the gates and the unhealthy diet offerings of the terminal food courts. But of course, at a premium price. All week long at Jaunted we will be detailing what it costs to lounge at the best international airline lounges, because the domestic offerings that we featured last week got us dreaming of much, much more. Got any suggestions or tips? Let us know.

Singapore Airlines SilverKris and KrisFlyer Lounges
· How Much: The cost to get into Singapore Air's SilverKris Lounge or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge really depends on how good of a "deal" you got on your ticket. The spoiled flyers, who refuse any class other than Suites, First, or Business will have no problem enjoying the swanky luxuries that the airline has to offer. If you're more cautious of ticket price and you only have KrisFlyer Elite Gold or Star Alliance Gold status, you are still allowed access to the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge—which is only a small step down in luxury compared to its big brother SilverKris lounge.

· Internet Access: The Internet here is served WiFi style and is free. Honestly, we wouldn't expect anything less from one of the world's best airlines.

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Lounging at The Airport: Air France Is All Business

May 7, 2009 at 10:06 AM | by kjb | 0 Comments

Airport lounges promise respite from the sad public seating at the gates and the unhealthy diet offerings of the terminal food courts. But of course, at a premium price. All week long at Jaunted we will be detailing what it costs to lounge at the best international airline lounges, because the domestic offerings that we featured last week got us dreaming of much, much more. Got any suggestions or tips? Let us know.

Air France Lounges
· How Much: Like most of the international airlines we've covered in our Airport Lounges series, Air France has several different lounges from which to choose. Those flying in L'Espace Première (First) or L'Espace Affaires (Business) will have access to all of them under the Air France brand, except the one First Class Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport which is for the spoiled First Class fliers only. Additionally, those who are lucky enough to be SkyTeam Elite Plus, Flying Blue Gold, or Club 2000 will be warmly welcomed into the lounges with a "bonjour" as well.
· Internet Access: The good old World Wide Web will be at your fingertips in most lounges, and thankfully access is free in the Departure Lounges, Arrival Lounges, and The Patio. No need to rely on the power of 3G and the iPhone here.

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Lounging at The Airport: Lots of Lufthansa Luxury

May 6, 2009 at 9:21 AM | by kjb | 0 Comments

Airport lounges promise respite from the sad public seating at the gates and the unhealthy diet offerings of the terminal food courts. But of course, at a premium price. All week long at Jaunted we will be detailing what it costs to lounge at the best international airline lounges, because the domestic offerings that we featured last week got us dreaming of much, much more. Got any suggestions or tips? Let us know.

Lufthansa Lounges
· How Much: Just like British Airways, Lufthansa has a few lounges that cater to the different types of big spending travelers. The best of course are the First Class Lounges, accessible only with a First Class ticket or membership in the airline's HON Circle. Senator Lounges are pretty nice too, but technically a step down from First, and they'll be yours to enjoy if you're a first-class flier, a Senator Club member, or have gold status within the Star Alliance. Last but not least are the Business Lounges, those second homes of the frequent business flier. Here, any membership with the airline will get you in, or there's always the option of just ponying up the extra fare for a business-class ticket.
· Internet Access: WiFi is available in most lounges, thanks once again to T-Mobile HotSpots. However, unless you are in the HON club or are a First Class flier, it's going to cost you about $10 per hour to access the web—bummer for the business class ticket holders.

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Lounging at The Airport: The Many Lounges of British Airways

May 5, 2009 at 9:57 AM | by kjb | 1 Comment

Airport lounges promise respite from the sad public seating at the gates and the unhealthy diet offerings of the terminal food courts. But of course, at a premium price. All week long at Jaunted we will be detailing what it costs to lounge at the best international airline lounges, because the domestic offerings that we featured last week got us dreaming of much, much more. Got any suggestions or tips? Let us know.

British Airways Lounges
· How Much: British Airways has a few lounges to choose from, depending on your ticket price and status as a frequent flier. To access the premier First Lounges, you'll need to be booked on a first-class flight. The entrance fee for entering the Galleries is of course a ticket in a First or Club World seat, or status as a Gold Executive Club member. Finally, there are the Terraces, where you can get in with First, Club World, or Club Europe credentials, as well your membership card proving your Gold or Silver Executive Club status.
· Internet Access: The Internet is free and wireless, thanks to service from BT Openzone, although getting work done in the lap of luxury will be a challenge.

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Lounging at The Airport: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse

May 4, 2009 at 10:56 AM | by kjb | 1 Comment

Airport lounges promise respite from the sad public seating at the gates and the unhealthy diet offerings of the terminal food courts. But of course, at a premium price. All week long at Jaunted we will be detailing what it costs to lounge at the best international airline lounges, because the domestic offerings that we featured last week got us dreaming of much, much more. Got any suggestions or tips? Let us know.

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
· How Much: If you're flying in Upper Class, just walk right in, no fee for you (although you did kind of pay for it within your ticket price). If you didn't throw down for the expensive seat, you can still get in if you are Flying Club Gold or have an American Express Centurion card—that's the ritzy black one to all us regular folk. People who have booked their vacations with Virgin Holidays can use the clubhouses for a fee of £35 at Gatwick and £60 at Heathrow.
· Internet Access: Free WiFi is available in all of their clubs, but you probably won't use it since there's so much other stuff to see and drink.

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Lounging at The Airport: Delta Sky Club

May 1, 2009 at 9:56 AM | by kjb | 3 Comments

Airport lounges promise respite from the sad public seating at the gates and the unhealthy diet offerings of the terminal food courts. But of course, at a premium price. All week long at Jaunted we will be detailing what it costs to lounge at the big domestic airline lounges. Got any suggestions or tips? Let us know.

Delta Sky Club
· How Much: $50 for a day pass that grants you access even if you are flying on another airline. If you're not afraid of commitment, you're looking at $450 if you don't have any airline status. If you're coming and going a bunch within 30 days, you can join for $90.
· Internet Access: They were using T-Mobile Hot Spots with a fee, but as of a couple weeks ago, your WiFi should be free at all the clubs. Unfortunately, there still might be a couple of locations still waiting for the upgrade.

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Lounging at The Airport: US Airways Club

April 30, 2009 at 9:56 AM | by kjb | 0 Comments

Airport lounges promise respite from the sad public seating at the gates and the unhealthy diet offerings of the terminal food courts. But of course, at a premium price. All week long at Jaunted we will be detailing what it costs to lounge at the big domestic airline lounges. Got any suggestions or tips? Let us know.

US Airways Club
· How Much: $40 will get you access to the club for a day, but if you need a 90-day membership that's available for $120. Individual annual memberships are $390, and $590 for both you and your significant other.
· Internet Access: Wireless, high-speed internet access is available, but they don't specify if it's free. They use T-Mobile Hot Spots, but some clubs, like the ones in BOS and PHX, don't even list WiFi as an amenity. This is not the club for the tech-savvy.

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Lounging at The Airport: United's Red Carpet Club

April 29, 2009 at 11:08 AM | by kjb | 4 Comments

Airport lounges promise respite from the sad public seating at the gates and the unhealthy diet offerings of the terminal food courts. But of course, at a premium price. All week long at Jaunted we will be detailing what it costs to lounge at the big domestic airline lounges. Got any suggestions or tips? Let us know.

United Red Carpet Club
· How Much: $39 for an individual day pass when you book online; it's $50 if you buy a pass at the club, or 7,000 miles. If you like what you see, an annual membership will set you back $525 if you have no status with the airline. If you're flying on a international business or first class ticket, you'll be welcomed inside as well.
· Internet Access: Free WiFi in all of the clubs located in the US. If you're not a full-time member of the club, you'll need to ask for an access card at the entrance desk. They brag about having the availability of power outlets too.

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