The Top 10 Premium Airport Lounges of 2013


Skift Take

The arms race in premium lounges continues this year as the majors fight for the most valuable premium flyers.

[gallery ids="117060,117051,115946,117057,117056,117055,117052,117053,117058,117054"] This year there have been many new lounges appearing around the world. Each offering a unique level of luxury and identity that has meant a broad and interesting collection of spaces in a variety of spaces. Excellent spaces that didn’t make the list, but should still be commended, include Virgin America’s ‘The Loft‘ in LAX, Hong Kong’s new independent Plaza Lounge and last year’s ‘Dolce Vita’ lounge in Rome for Alitalia. Whilst there are a few familiar faces compared to last years list, there are some new faces here, showcasing the recent investment into the customer experience in the aviation field. Whilst these lounges have been awarded the recognition on an overall product, from service, to space, to their individuality, it is predominantly the design of the lounges that has the weighing factor. 10. Qatar Airways lounge, London Heathrow Terminal 4 Designed more as a p