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Porter Airlines Expands The Free Lounge Party To Ottawa
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
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
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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US Airways Closes Las Vegas Club, Gives 600 Employees The Boot
Despite all the US Airways flights which, from our perch in the upper deck at Citi Field during this weekend's Mets games, we saw landing at LaGuardia, the carrier has had a rough time of it during this economic slow-down. As a result, US Airways announced yesterday that they will be closing their Las Vegas-McCarran airport Club as well as the city ticket office in Tempe, AZ, where the airline is based.
These changes, among others like moving to contractors for ramp service at nine of their airports, mean that approximately 600 US Airways ground employees will loose their jobs. This is in addition to US' scheme of asking 400 flight attendants to opt for voluntary furloughs.
While we understand their decision to close their only street-side ticket office in Tempe because, well, who has one of those anymore (ok a few international airlines), we feel pretty rotten for those who will gladly pay extra for access to the lounge's free WiFi, work stations and refreshments, especially since Las Vegas is a mecca for business conventions and their need-to-stay-connected attendees. Back to the corral gate seating with you, and be nice to the person sitting next to you; they could be laid-off US Airways employee who now has to pay full-price to fly.
Related Stories:
· US Airways To Close Club and Cut Jobs [NYT]
· US Airways To Lay Off 600 Airport Workers [Today In The Sky]
· US Airways Coverage [Jaunted]
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Do Not Tweet Your Theft Of Airline Lounge Food, Lest You Be Publicly Mocked
We've been after you for months to start following the Twitter pages of airlines (to say nothing of, achem, following our account). You no doubt already know that LCC's like Virgin, JetBlue and Southwest tweet deals every day and are more than worth your time. But what about the big boys?
United is one of the major airlines with a regularly updated Twitter account, which they also use to announce Twitter-only deals. Keep that in mind as our story unfolds.
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Miami International Gets a Suitably Trendy New Delta Sky Club
Gearing up for a Miami to Mumbai direct and not looking forward to spending 19 hours cramped in your seat, even if it is business class? At least you'll be in for a treat if you're flying Delta, since they've just opened a new and improved Sky Club at Miami International designed to fuse both the Delta and Northwest brands and flyers into one slick space.
The 7,500-square foot space seats only 156 visitors, so don't expect there to be a mad rush on the last bear claw at the continental breakfast spread.
In addition to the sweet perk of free WiFi access, the Club also boasts a "full-service bar with café seating, comfortable general seating areas, a quiet room and even a shower suite." We even spotted a conference room up in that video; we'll be the ones playing hangman on the dry erase board.
Related Stories:
· Delta Sky Club: Miami Unveiled [Delta Airlines Blog]
· Lounging At The Airport: Delta Sky Club [Jaunted]
· Airport Lounges Coverage [Jaunted]
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Delta Opens The Doors To Its Newest International Lounge In London
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
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. Keep reading after the jump for more peeks at club perks.
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Lounging at The Airport: Air France Is All Business
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 Keep reading after the jump for more peeks at club perks.
· 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
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 Keep reading after the jump for more peeks at club perks.
· 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
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 Keep reading after the jump for more peeks at club perks.
· 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
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 Keep reading after the jump for more peeks at club perks.
· 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.
