Best Airport Lounge (2021)

Delta Sky Club makes for a comfortable place to relax no matter which airport you’re waiting at, but the flagship lounge at JFK is a standout. Guests enjoy free wifi, plenty of power outlets for recharging devices, fresh food, premium drinks from THE BAR and a huge open seating area with floor-to-ceiling windows offering natural light. A highlight is the outdoor SkyDeck overlooking the Terminal 4 ramp.
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The ANA Suite Lounge at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo offers free wifi, private work areas, relaxation zones with massage chairs and shower rooms for passengers flying first of diamond class. Dining options shine; grab a snack at the buffet counter, warm up with a meal at the noodle bar or sit down for a full-course meal at the DINING h sit-down restaurant.
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Passengers will find one of American Airline’s best Flagship Lounges at JFK in New York. Guests can dine at a bright and airy restaurant, help themselves to bubbly at a self-serve wine and champagne bar, plenty of seating options and eight spacious shower rooms for freshening up pre-flight. The Flagship Bridge, a separate area of the lounge, offers a la carte dining.
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The brand new Amex Centurion Lounge at JFK welcomes Platinum, Business Platinum and Centurion Card-holders to this spacious lounge area. Visitors can order drinks from two bars or a speakeasy, relax with a self-led spa service from Equinox, perk up with a specialty coffee or dine on cuisine from Uruguayan chef Ignacio Mattos.
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JAL’s First Class Lounge at Tokyo Narita offers many of the perks you’d expect from a premium lounge – shower rooms, message chairs, free wifi – but the real standout is the hand-rolled sushi made right in front of guests at the lounge restaurant. Another perk is a shoe polishing desk run by British shoemaker John Lobb.
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The Emirates First Class Lounge in Dubai ranks among the most innovative in the world, as it feels more like an entire concourse – you can board your plane directly through the lounge. Guests also find duty free shops, a light buffet at nearly every gate, two sleeping rooms with day beds, a cigar bar, spa and a wine cellar with an on-staff sommelier.
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Lufthansa set the standard for first class terminals with its dedicated premium terminal at the Frankfurt Airport. The experience includes a personal assistant to whisk each passenger through security and manage check-in proceeders, a restaurant and bar with some 130 different whiskeys, a cigar lounge and plenty of spaces to relax, from easy chairs to office spaces.
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While you can’t go wrong with any of Singapore Airlines’ SilverKris lounges, The Private Room really stands out. This space for first class and suite passengers includes a sit-down dining area, private rooms for work or relaxation, shower rooms and a generally quieter atmosphere than the often busy SilverKris lounges.
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The recently renovated KLM Crown Lounge at the Amsterdam airport offers an expanded seating capacity of 1,500 guests. Highlights of the space include a new a la carte restaurant, an outdoor viewing deck, and floor-to-ceiling windows that let in loads of natural light. The space also wins top marks for its decor, from vintage suitcases to the ceramic tiles used in the KLM safety video.
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First and business class passengers on Qatar Airways enjoy access to the Al Safwa First Lounge at the Doha airport. The space takes inspiration from the Museum of Islamic Art, with sandstone and marble detailed and a sense of openness and natural light. The lounge includes a 250-seat restaurant, a cinema media room, family area, spa and a full business center.
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