Modern Airport Lounges Increasingly Popular

Once upon a time, all one could expect in an airport departure lounge was an uncomfortable, hard plastic chair and a coffee machine. These days you are more likely to find a selection of gourmet restaurants, designer stores even massage services.

Today’s modern airport lounges provide a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the main airport terminal. Some, like the Lufthansa Lounge in Frankfurt Airport, provide rest areas with comfortable, leather day beds and alarm clocks. They even provide bathrooms with excellent shower facilities along with a cigar lounge and a bar serving no less than 80 different whiskeys.

The Virgin lounge at London’s Heathrow Airport has been stylishly designed and furnished in typical Virgin style. There is a den equipped with billiards and video games, ideal for keeping the children amused, particularly if your flight is delayed. There is a fantastic roof terrace where you can enjoy a drink while you wait for your flight, or enjoy a snack or a meal from the restaurant.

Airport lounge facilities like these are becoming increasingly popular with travellers and not just those travelling on business. Many holiday makers, and those jetting off for a weekend away, are discovering that they can start their holiday that little bit sooner by taking advantage of the airport lounge facilities at their airport, and it doesn’t cost the earth. A typical per-person charge for airport lounge facilities at Heathrow airport is currently only £18.50. A very modest charge for up to 3 hours of quiet relaxation before taking to the air.

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