From flagship international hubs to emerging regional gateways, these lounges reflect how premium ground experiences have become just as important as the flight itself.
Airport Lounges
At its core, airport lounge etiquette is not complicated. Most problems come down to simple respect for shared space.
Escape Lounge Portland wins Priority Pass Global Lounge of the Year 2026, with regional winners across five continents recognized.
In 2025, the World Travel Awards (WTA) recognised lounges that go well beyond comfort, offering destination-inspired design, elevated dining, attentive hospitality, and spaces that feel calm even in the busiest hubs.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has officially opened its newly built First Class SilverKris Lounge at Changi Airport’s Terminal 2, marking a major milestone in its ongoing S$45 million lounge renovation project.
British Airways (BA) has unveiled its refreshed global lounge design, debuting the new look at Miami International Airport (MIA).
Priority Pass, managed by Collinson Group, simplifies airport lounge access with its “Access on Payment Card” (AoPC) feature.
British Airways (BA) has opened two new airport lounges at Miami International Airport (MIA) and Dubai International Airport (DXB), introducing a modern design that mixes British elegance with the unique spirit of each city.
Qantas Airways (QF) will temporarily close its flagship First Lounge at Melbourne Airport from 4 October until 3 November 2025.
With Michelin-starred restaurants and other rich affairs on show, Skytrax has released its list of the best first-class airline lounge dining in the world for 2025.