First and business class lounges provide you with excellent opportunities to rest, sleep or work before your flight in a comfortable setting. They guarantee you an exceptional air travel experience. If you are looking for ways to get some rest, catch up on your sleep or work, airport lounges are the best choice for you.

Thanks to the high comfort and privacy they offer you can arrive well-rested at your destination and reduce the jet lag effects. First and business class lounges are the perfect option for those flyers who want high quality services, excellent comfort and privacy during their air travel.

As a first or business class passenger traveling with Air Canada you can enjoy perks such as:

• priority check-in
• luggage handling
• exclusive lounge access
• chauffeured transfer from the lounge to the airplane
• You also get a wide range of services and amenities of excellent quality that allow you to unwind before your take off

The lounge’s amenities include:

• bars offering refreshing drinks and light snacks
• a restaurant area serving tasty meals
• shower suites with complimentary shower kits
• workstations with printers
• quiet zones for relaxation
• complimentary access to high-speed Wi-Fi
• famous newspapers and magazines

They also have modern business centers equipped with everything business and first class travelers need.

Air Canada Business class lounges are available for passengers flying on flights in North America and to and from Central America and the Carribean.

Maple Leaf Lounges

Air Canada has more than 20 award-winning maple leaf lounges in different locations around the world. Seventeen of them are located in Canada, Europe and USA. Some of Air Canada’s largest premium lounges are located in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Newark.

Maple Leaf Lounges offer a pleasant retreat for Air Canada’s passengers which allows them to relax and be productive while waiting at the airport.

These award-winning lounges offer a great variety of services and amenities to the airline’s customers so that they feel comfortable while waiting for connecting flights.

There is complimentary Wi-Fi in all of the airline’s business and first lounges as well as free reading materials such as magazines and digital newspapers and a rich choice of delicious meals and drinks of premium quality. They also feature phone-free quiet zones, business centers with desktop PCs and color printers.

Toronto

Air Canada’s  Maple Leaf lounge in Toronto can be found at Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport. This domestic lounge is really spacious and it offers different types of comfortable seating:

• leather seats with side coffee tables
• high-top seats located at the lounge’s bar
• buffet and main seating area

The main dining area has café-style seating with a unique design and coffee tables with individual lamp lighting. It includes a full service restaurant. Passengers will find here plenty of personal space and different amenities.

The lounge is divided into several zones which offer seats for the different types of travelers in black, brown and red. The spectacular interior features  wood ornaments, art decorations and sculptures which creates a welcoming atmosphere. There is an elevated seating area at the center of the lounge with  black leather armchairs.

There are different food stations at the lounge’s dining area and each dining table has its own table lamp. The lounge has many windows which offer plenty of tarmac views and natural light.

The main seating zone of the lounge is located behind the food stations and it offers self-serve drinks stations where customers can get specialty coffee drinks, espresso, tea, soft drinks, fresh juices and there is also a soda fountain and fruit-infused water stations. There are separate self-serve espresso machines.

The lounge offers high-top seating which is close to the self-serve bar area where each lounge guest can serve their favourite liquor, tap beer or choose from  an extensive selection of other craft alcoholic drinks.

For breakfast options the lounge offers snacks stations and cereal dispensers offering packaged nuts, trail mixes, and other light snacks.

The lounge has a buffet zone with a rich spread. It serves hot and cold meal options from different world cuisines. Some of them are mac and cheese, chicken, eggs, fish and pasta dishes, Vietnamese noodles served at a pho station, a variety of fresh quinoa salads, tortilla chips, different dips and salsa sauces, popcorn, deserts such as baked on-site sweet cookies and croissants, pastries, rolls.

Besides high-speed Wi-Fi in all of the lounge’s areas, there is a business center with fully-equipped workstations, private meeting rooms and other convenient office facilities such as printers.

The lounge has shower and bathroom facilities offering different amenities to the guests such as luxury brand soaps and creams.

Some of the other main features of this lounge are quiet cell phone-free zones which are ideal for those passengers who are searching for a peaceful and private spot to rest or work without distractions.

There are self-service drinks stations where you can choose from premium quality red and white wines, liquor, tap beer. Toronto’s lounge also offers a kids play zone and a TV area. Passengers also get free access to newspapers and magazines.

Vancouver

Air Canada’s maple leaf lounge in Vancouver is large in size and it’s located at Toronto Pearson International Airport on the domestic Terminal. It’s on two levels and it has a high number of seats which increases its capacity for many passengers.

Its entrance has a unique and modern Canadian design as it’s placed inside a fake rock. The lounge’s interior includes designer-made furnishings, custom-crafted furniture and artwork by famous artists. The lounge’s dining area is in red and white color theme and the main seating area is in grey, brown and blue colors.

The lounge offers different types of lounge seats -standard café-style seats and lounging seats with leg rests, comfortable leather chairs, high-top tables. Toronto’s Maple Leaf Lounge has a shower area with different basic shower necessities such as towels, shampoos, lotions, etc.

The lounge offers plenty of convenient relaxing spots suitable for either resting, eating or working. Vancouver’s lounge offers a large buffet spread with a chef station that includes delicious hot and cold meals prepared by an award-winning chef.

The lounge offers barista-made coffee and a bar area with craft cocktails and also refrigerators with soft drinks, seltzer water, self-serve coffee machines and self-serve stations for alcoholic drinks and spirits. There are also water dispensers with lemonade and fruit-infused water.

The lounge’s drinks bar offers tap beer, a selection of local Canadian wines and craft cocktails. The lounge buffet area offers a wide variety of dishes that include a rich mix of great local flavors.

Guests will find food stations serving freshly made pasta, savoury pizza, finger sandwiches, pasta salads, fresh breads, warm soups, ravioli, chips, salsa, hummus, fruit selection, light snacks  and delicious desserts such as cookies. Passengers have the option to make their own salad.

There is a quiet area with loungers with many beautiful views towards the airport’s runway .There is a business zone equipped with color printers and scanners and a conference room called “Basket Conference Room” with an art design made of woven wood.

The lounge’s entertainment options are TV areas, newspapers, magazines and also cell phone charging stations. There is a VIP room and a relaxation area with comfortable lounging seats.

There are also device charging spots placed at convenient places around the lounge.

Private shower suites with a spa-inspired design and rain shower heads. They are staffed by lounge attendants and offer different complimentary amenities such as soap, soft towels, creams .

Signature Suite

The air company offers a newly renovated lounge called Signature Suite which offers a rich choice of services and amenities. It was opened in December 2017 and it’s located in the International part of Toronto Pearson International Airport on Terminal 1. Air Canada’s international business class travelers have access to this lounge.

The interior of this lounge includes art wooden decorations and colorful furniture of different kinds creating a cozy and beautiful setting.

Signature Suite is another one of the airline’s premium lounges. features unique maple wood interior panelling. It’s located directly above Maple Leaf Lounge and it can be accessed through this lounge. This lounge isn’t some of the largest ones, but it still offers enough space for the guest to spend their waiting time in a comfortable and private environment.

The lounge’s interior includes wooden furniture, decorative woodеn details which is one of Air Canada’s signature designs and vibrant colors such as red which creates a sense of warm coziness. The overall interior design is elegant and simple.

This lounge offers a fine dining restaurant. It has two dining areas and separate dining and lounging areas. The lounge’s buffet offers three types of menus: a la carte menu, buffet menu and  bar menu. These three menus are made by the renowned famous chef from Vancouver David Hawksworth.

Travelers can choose from restaurant quality hot and cold national dishes from Canada and Italy such as:

• cheese plates
• charcuterie plates
• foie gras
• beef
• lamb
• mixed green salads made of different local ingredients such as beans, avocado, tomatoes, beets, artichoke, anchovies, boc choy

Some of the main meals include different types of seafood shrimp cocktails, fish such as salmon and tuna. You can also choose from a variety with soups. There is an elegant bar with a drinks menu includes Moet champagne, Brut and Rose. 

For those passengers who are traveling in groups the lounge offers also a separate private dining room. This room features beautiful white marble finishes, stonework, high ceiling, dim lighting and comfortable Canadian furniture in warm colors. At the center of this lounge there is a large mural which is one of its key features and a tall maple leaf tree which is a popular sign of the airline.

The lounge also features luxury bathrooms. Unfortunately the showers are available upon request and if you want to take a shower, you need to ask a shower attendant. The guests of this lounge can also use concierge services.

Montreal

Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounge in Montreal has been recently renovated and the result is great. The interior of this international lounge has sleek modern design in warm color shades by Quebec designers.

There are potted plants around the lounge seats which add a sense of coziness and closeness to nature. There are private pods with seats facing the windows which allow travelers to watch the airport’s operations. There is also a private lounge area suitable for business meetings.

The lounge’s elegant design is enhanced by its hard-wood flooring and comfortable modern-style furniture. The highlight of this lounge is an open-ended fireplace located at its center. There are many windows offering enough natural light and beautiful tarmac views.

The lounge’s dining area is located in a large room and it offers plenty of personal space. There are different types of seats in this lounge that offer a high level of privacy for passengers. There are reclining chairs for relaxation.

The lounge features a high number of windows with classic-design leather seats along them. These chairs are arranged in rows and create the perfect space for plane spotting as it offers views of the boarding gates. There are also leather pod-like work chairs with extendable side tables which are great for working.

The menu of the buffet area includes breakfast options, different main course meals and regional meals such as:

• grilled chicken
• pilaf
• mac and cheese
• fresh salads with pasta
• potatoes
• kale or quinoa
• soup
• breads
• pasta dishes
• cooked vegetables

All of the meals are prepared by a master chef and passengers have also the option to order a meal individually made for them.

Montreal’s lounge provides its guests with self-service Lavazza coffee stations and light snack stations with pretzels, crackers, cookies, fruit desserts. The lounge offers a stylish drinks bar with a rich choice of hot and cold drinks.

This lounge features refrigerators stocked with different draft beer brands, scotch, fresh juice, self-serve bar offering a rich selection of alcoholic drinks. For the coffee lovers there is a self-service coffee and cappuccino machine. At the cocktail bar area lounge guests can also try home-made libations (Canadian cocktails).

Those passengers who want to work will find convenient work zones with individual cubicles. There are power charging spots throughout the entire lounge as well as a huge collection of newspapers and magazines.

Traveling on business or first class definitely offers ultimate flying experience. Waiting between connection flights can be an enjoyable experience if you choose first or business class flights.

Business and first class flights provide you with different services of the highest quality and amenities that make your flying easy. Business and first class passengers get different perks such as priority check-in, quick baggage handling, quick pass through security line as well as exclusive lounge pass.

New Zealand’s flag carrier offers its customers premium quality services and amenities available at the airline’s lounges. Its lounges have separate lounging and dining areas as well as divided zones for working, resting, eating and for entertainment. There are the perfect places to spend your time in a comfortable, productive and relaxing way.

No matter if you decide to rest, work, have a shower, grab a drink or enjoy a tasty meal, Air New Zealand lounges offer you a rich choice.

The lounges this air carrier offers are both comfortable and functional. The airline has recently renovated its lounges and they have a unique modern design and  now offer more seating and lounge services than before.

They offer business and first class flyers plenty of enjoyable options to spend their waiting time before the flight at the airport. Their interior is designed in such a way to offer private space and maximum comfort and  convenience.

Air New Zealand Business and First Lounges

Domestic business class lounges:

Auckland

One of Air New Zealand’s largest  domestic lounges is located in Auckland at the airport’s domestic Terminal on the 1^st floor where the main concourse level is. All business class passengers who have Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru membership can access this lounge.

This lounge is large in size and it offers different seating options to its business class passengers.

Its main seating area offers:

• classic loungers
• dining tables
• high-top tables
• communal tables

Pod-like seats which are ideal for those travelers who want some private and quiet spot at the lounge for working. Also, each lounge seat has a charging port.

Auckland’s lounge has a modern overall design in black and white. The lounge’s décor is in elegant and simple style. The lounge’s seating areas  offers different seat types:

• armchairs
• sofas
• daybeds
• couches
• individual seats
• swing seats
• communal workbenches

This business class lounge experienced a series of renovations in 2020. After the renovations the lounge features a café serving barista coffee,  bar area , shower and bathroom area with all the necessary shower amenities such as towels and hairdryers, new business center, café and bar zone, buffet.

The lounge’s dining area features a buffet offering different types of delicious meals, self-serve drink stations, barista coffee and made-to-order espresso drinks, snacks, and a bar with a bartender serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

The dining area is spacious and it has café-design seats and a buffet area divided into different sections serving hot and cold meals.  There  are long communal tables for dining.

The buffet’s menu includes Asian and Indian cuisine meals such as chicken noodles, meat dishes,  basmati rice, eggplant masala. The light snacks include finger sandwiches, a variety of fresh salads,cheese plates, crackers, sweet and savoury snacks.

The lounge has drink stations that serve cold and hot drinks such as spirit drinks, coffee, teas. Business class travelers have also the option to use a self-serve  ice cream station or choose from different kinds of flavored popcorn. The lounge’s bar area offers self-serve beer stations.

The buffet spread offers a rich variety of hot and cold meals and light snacks. Business class passengers can choose  from different salads, soups, freshly baked breads, You will find fresh fruit, desserts such as brownies, scones, cookies, muffins and even gluten-free sweets.

The buffet’s drinks menu includes tap beer, wine, champagne, soft drinks. Business class passengers can find a soda fountain and different types of fresh juices. There are self-serve coffee stations throughout the lounge.

The lounge’s business zone offers:

• comfortable business desks and bureau-style workstations
• high-speed Wi-Fi
• phone-charging points
• printers
• photocopiers

When it comes to entertainment options, this lounge offers kids room, TV zones, cinema rooms, newspapers and magazines.

You will find also bathrooms and showers.

Christchurch lounge

One of its main features are the floor-to ceiling windows which offer great views of the runway. Christchurch lounge has a bar serving barista coffee, snacks buffet, bar zone. The lounge’s main zone has TV areas and here passengers have free access to newspapers and magazines.

Passengers can also access a modern business center with individual work stations, computers, printers, photocopiers machines, phone charging stations.

Wellington lounge

Wellington lounge can be found at Wellington airport at level 2 of Domestic Terminal. This Air New Zealand business class lounge passed a considerable renovation in December 2019.Now it offers more seats and overall lounge space.

Its interior has a distinctive modern lounge design in beautiful colors offering plenty of convenient amenities. Thanks to its large size and different types of seating it has a capacity to accommodate many customers without getting crowded.

This business class lounge has a self-service bar with a variety of refreshing drinks and light snacks and a bar serving barista-made coffee .

One of the facilities this lounge offers is a modern business center with high-speed free Wi-fi. The lounge’s business center is equipped with workstations, printers, photocopies machines, USB  charging ports at each work desk.

This lounge offers plenty of free reading materials such as newspapers, magazines, TV zones with comfortable seating.

Inside this lounge business class travelers will find also shower suites with modern facilities one of which are soft towels, complimentary kits, hairdryers.

Regional business class lounges:

Auckland lounge

Auckland lounge is located on Level 1 at Auckland Airport. This regional lounge offers different seating zones so that each traveler can find their perfect spot that meets their needs.

The lounge’s guests can use USB charging ports at each seat.

Air New Zealand offers its passengers valet service area which is newly renovated. Its design offers an expanded drop-off zone right below Auckland’s regional lounge. This valet service area allows passengers to have an easy passing from the drop off area at the lounge to the regional departure gates.

Self-service buffet offering different refreshments, coffee, tea, alcohol, breakfast, lunch and dinner options, light snacks.

For those flyers who want to work the lounge offers a modern business zone featuring work desks, different office necessities such as printers, photocopiers, power points, high-speed Wi-Fi.

Auckland lounge offers its guests different entertainment options such as TV zones, reading materials like newspapers, and magazines.

Hamilton lounge

This lounge was also renovated in 2016. It offers great views of the airport’s runway and offers different amenities. One of them is a buffet area and a bar offering different drinks.

It also offers newspapers and magazines from around the world and work zone that features individual workstations, printers, copiers, USB charging points for devices, Hamilton lounge’s guests have a free access to newspapers and magazines

Tauranga lounge

Tauranga Lounge was renovated in 2018 and it features a new design.This lounge is located on the upper floor at the Airport’s terminal. Passengers can either access it by stairs or by lift. This lounge has a signature interior design in a modern style and it offers different seating zones to the airline’s passengers.

It offers great views of the airport’s outside space thanks to its large windows.Tauranga lounge guests have access to USB power charging ports, high-speed Wi-fi.

Tauranga lounge has a business area where passengers will find workstations,office facilities such as printers, photocopiers, charging points at each business desk.

Foods and drinks area, bar serving different alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There are also TV areas, free Newspapers and magazines,

New Plymouth

This newly renovated lounge was opened on March 2020. Its location is on the ground floor of the airport’s terminal close to the air carrier’s check-in area. It offers a total of 4 lounge areas, business, café and lounge zones. This lounge in elegant interior design offers plenty of seat types to suit the different tastes of passengers.

The lounge’s business area offers all the facilities business travelers need-workstations, printers, photocopiers,USB charging spots.

New Plymouth lounge offers drinks and snacks area, bar area serving different alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

This lounge also offers bathroom and showers area which is really convenient for frequent travelers. There are TV areas where passengers can get entertainment options and also read newspapers and magazines from around the world.

Napier Lounge

Napier Lounge offers great seating capacity and different high quality services. It’s located on the upper floor of the airport’s terminal. It’s located at the airport’s departure gate.

This lounge ha s buffet offering rich foods and drinks choice and also a bar zone offers light refreshing drinks

Besides high speed Wi-fi through the entire lounge area, Napier lounge offers its guests fully equipped business facilities. The lounge’s entertainment options include TV areas and free magazines and newspapers.

Palmerston North lounge

This Air New Zealand lounge was opened in May 2017 and it offers its guests four seating zones. It’s located on the first floor and its large windows offer scenic views of the airport’s runway.

Passengers have a free access to power and USB charging ports placed at each seat.

At this lounge you will find a buffet area offering different  drinks and snacks. For those of you who want to get work done, there is a workstations area with facilities like printers, photocopiers. The work seats have USB charging ports.

Wellington lounge

This lounge also experienced a renovation process in November 2016. Its large windows allow beautiful views of the domestic runway and the airport’s atrium. There is plenty of seating at Wellington lounge as well as a business center with office facilities and reading materials.

There is a bar serving barista coffee, a buffet area with a rich choice of meals, snacks and drinks.

The other regional lounges of Air New Zealand are:

• Nelson lounge Queenstown lounge
• Dunedin lounge
• Invercargil lounge

Melbourne lounge

Melbourne lounge offers plenty of lounge space and different types of seating that offers high comfort and privacy for the lounge’s guests. One of its five seating areas has rows of seats that face each other.

Melbourne lounge has sleek interior design in purple, gray and white and it has different types of seating. There are delicate curtains between the seats which enhance the privacy level of the travelers.

The lounge’s dining area has dining tables with booths, communal tables, There are comfortable benches built into the walls of the main lounge area where passengers can rest or dine. The lounge’s interior creates a sense of elegant coziness and comfort.

The lounge also has a stylish bar serving custom-made espresso drinks and also a buffet zone offering a rich menu with full course hot and cold meal options and snacks. The barista coffee bar has a touch screen tablet where each guest can order a coffee drink and see how long it will take  for their coffee to be served.

Among the breakfast options you will find cereals, yoghurt, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, French fries, fresh vegetable and fruit salads, different breads, pastries. The guests of Melbourne lounge will also find a self-serve pancake machine.

Besides the drinks bar, there are several self-service drinks stations throughout the lounge. You can choose from soda, spirit drinks, fresh juices, wine, liquor, a water fountain.

Melbourne lounge also features convenient bathrooms with private shower suites.The back of the lounge has a kids play area.

International lounges:

• Sydney lounge
• Melbourne lounge
• Brisbane lounge
• Auckland lounge
• Wellington lounge
• Christchurch lounge
• Perth lounge
• Nadi lounge
• Rarotonga lounge

Air New Zealand international lounges offer different seating options. If you choose to fly with Air New Zealand you will find self-service buffet and drinks stations in all international lounges, bar areas offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The lounges offer comfortable dining areas serving  delicious meal options for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also premium quality beverages.

They also offer business facilities such as free access to high speed Wi-fi, Passengers on international flights have also access to shower facilities which offer different extras like towels, hairdryers.

For those fliers who are traveling with kids, the airline’s international lounges offer kids zones with games for kids.

If you want to feel comfortable while flying, first and business class lounges offer you everything you need for an enjoyable travel experience. They offer on-ground services and amenities of outstanding quality which definitely guarantees you amazing air travel experience.

Air travel can be an enjoyable experience if you choose business and first class lounges to spend your waiting time at the airport. Thanks to their wide range of amenities and services of extraordinary quality, you have the opportunity to sleep, work or enjoy fine dining and premium drinks in a comfortable way.

Business and first class lounges offer a great variety of services, amenities and also a beautiful environment that provides you with the opportunity to rest, work or sleep during your airport  layover.

China Airlines offers its eligible customers first and business class lounges  a wide range of premium quality services and amenities.

First and business class customers of the airline can access services and amenities such as:

• bathroom and shower facilities
• restaurant and buffet service
• relaxation areas
• work zone
• snacks and drinks bar
• rooms for storing hand baggage
• high-speed Wi-Fi
• TV areas
• telephone booths

The airline’s lounges have different locations around the world- Taipei Taoyuan International Airport consists of two terminals-Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and the airline operates its flights from both of these terminals.

China Airlines Business  Class Lounge

Business Class Lounge Taipei

It’s located on Terminal 1 on the fourth floor at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. This flagship business class lounge can be accessed by China Airlines business class passengers and also passengers flying with Sky Team airlines. The business class lounge is considered one of the best business class lounges in the world.

The lounge’s stylish interior is in modern Asian style and it includes:

• natural elements made of stone and marble
• elegant wood panels
• green living wall covered with glass
• faux-wood finishing and it has comfortable furniture in light colors

The designers of this interior created it with interesting cultural elements such as window-glass spots, art details and even a display of artifacts that show some features of Taiwan’s history.

The lounge is designed in such a way to offer a cozy feeling and maximum level of privacy for business class passengers. It offers  a relaxing retreat from the airport.

It has a large dining area with a beautiful design and elegant interior décor that features walls with plants, beautiful carpeting, leather furniture, subtle non-natural mood lighting. The dim lights create a sense of coziness and privacy.

The lounge’s interior features beautiful artwork pieces such as paintings and statues which create a sense of oriental luxury.

This business class lounge offers a convenient layout. The main lounge area is shaped into a large rectangle and it has communal tables and long dining tables arranged at the outer sides. There is a kitchen with a buffet area and noodle bar placed at the central area.

Business class passengers can choose from different designs of  comfortable seating:

• couches with soft pillows
• armchairs
• sofas
• standard dining tables
• couches

The seats are strategically arranged in mini seating areas where passengers can spend their waiting time in a relaxing and private spot. Their smart layout offers both comfort and convenience for all travelers.

There are USB charging points everywhere at all sections of the lounge and high-speed Wi-Fi coverage.

The lounge has a buffet area with a rich menu offering hot and cold delicious meals and refreshing drinks by different brands. There is a table service and self-service option. The main meal options include a variety of traditional Asian dishes and Taiwanese cuisine dishes as well as Western cuisine food.

You can choose from a variety of made-to-order meals, pasta dishes, soups, meat selection, bacon, baked sausages, sweet potatoes, egg dishes, dumplings, spicy sauces, hash browns, Asian dim sum,  Congee, ramen, hot porridge, different salads, cold cuts, fresh fruit selection.

The buffet’s menu also includes fresh breads, desserts such as pastries, croissants and other tasty treats. There is also a custom noodle bar for the Chinese noodle fans that offers the famous Tainan dan dan noodles.

Another highlight of the buffet zone is a live cooking station where business class guests can watch how their meals are prepared.

You will find a drinks bar area with self-service coffee machines with barista coffee. Here you can choose from freshly-made juices, premium red and white wines selection, liquor, spirit drinks, soft drinks and other chilled drinks.

The lounge also offers Chinese tea brands. Business class passengers will find a self-service liquor bar.

For those guests who like to be productive during their air travel the lounge offers a quiet work zone equipped with PCs and work desks, printers and comfortable work chairs.

Taipei business class lounge offers staffed shower and bathroom facilities to its guests. They offer different amenities such as complimentary shower kits and plenty of space and privacy.

This business class lounge also offers a nap area where the lounge guests can catch up on their sleep and also a nursing room.

Paragon / Emerald exclusive area

Paragon and Emerald exclusive area is located at this lounge and it’s a lounge within the lounge. This section can be accessed only by top customers who are members of the air carrier’s frequent flyers program and have Emerald or Paragon status. Its elegant interior features faux-wood panels and comfortable and stylish furniture.

This lounge area is characterized by its quiet atmosphere and it offers a quiet area with lounging chairs and daybeds. It’s a perfect relaxation spot for business class flyers who travel in groups and also solo business flyers.

Paragon / Emerald exclusive area offers a greater variety of alcoholic drinks and champagne brands than this offered on Taipei’s main business class lounge.

The lounge offers a  stand with a large collection of international magazines and newspapers and also private shower rooms. There are sleep rooms that allow business class travelers to get some  rest before their flight. These sleep rooms offer comfortable daybeds which are divided from the other parts of the lounge and offer a quiet atmosphere.

China Airlines First class Lounge

First Class Shanghai

It’s located at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and its structure consists of a central atrium, a bar and a buffet area. The lounge’s interior design in beige and brown is elegant and functional providing each first class guest with plenty of space and maximum privacy.

There is a main hallway inside this lounge that covers the entire area of the lounge.

The seating options this lounge offers are various and with a different configuration. First class guests can choose from:

• armchairs
• benches
• sofas
• loungers
• dining-style seats and coffee tables
• L-shaped couches

There are big groups of chairs placed around tables which are ideal for groups of business class passengers.

The lounge’s interior includes features such a wooden slated walls, showcased artwork such as Chinese vases, beautiful decorations and subtle mood lighting.

The lounge’s design is created in such a way to offer functionality and high level of privacy no matter how many passengers are in the lounge.

The seating at this lounge is both luxurious and comfortable and it comes in all shapes and sizes.  It includes comfortable armchairs with arm and head rests that offer a great level of privacy. The lounge’s spaces offer plenty of natural daylight.

There is a computer area equipped with all of the necessary office amenities for first class travelers as well as power outlets for charging.

Besides convenient lockers for personal baggage storage,  flyers have also access to  a collection of popular newspapers and magazines.

There is a drinks bar area where you can enjoy alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as premium quality  wine, champagne, liquor.

You can get made-to-order coffee drinks with different syrups, different teas, soft drinks, beer. There is also a Starbucks coffee near the lounge’s area.

This first class lounge of China Airlines offers two main buffet areas with  an extensive buffet spread with different hot and cold meal options for breakfast, lunch and dinner and there are also cold starters. The buffets offer long rows of tables arranged along a booth. You can choose to order either from an a la carte menu or the buffet’s menu which offers traditional Asian food.

Some of the meal options are following:

• a variety of Asian soups one of which is Laksa noodle soup
• Sushi selection
• fried rice dishes
• pasta
• meat dishes

You can choose from delicious desserts  such as toasts, cereals  or enjoy light snacks: ready-made finger sandwiches, cheese and meat slices. The lounge’s guests have the option to make their own salad. The desserts selection includes pastry, muffins, nut mixes.

China Airlines first class lounge offers its guests spacious bathroom and shower facilities in a luxurious design. They offer amenity kits with toiletries such as  shampoo, moisturizers, shaving products and other bathroom products. There are individually wrapped slippers and fresh towels for each first class traveler.

The guests of this lounge can use relaxation rooms located at the most quiet part of the luxury lounge. They feature comfortable reclining leather chairs with an individual desk and small side table. Some of the quiet rooms also have massage chairs.

It’s not impossible to sleep on long-haul flights. You just need to choose the right business class flight for you. If you require comfort, convenience and privacy, you will definitely find it on business class flights.

Tickets for business class flights are usually more expensive than regular economy tickets. But given the fact that many amenities are available on business class flights, they are really worth their price.

Business class offers passengers premium quality in-flight and on-ground services.

Business class flights are probably the best choice when it comes to flying on long-haul flights.

Business class flights definitely offer a great in-flight environment for resting or sleeping. Every passenger on business class should be able to sleep well during their flight without bothering their neighbor.

Business class offers wide variety of amenities that help you arrive at your end destination well-rested.

Lack of sleep has a negative effect on the brain and it’s not a good thing to be sleep deprived when you land at your destination with lots of things to do.

Business class offers its customers excellent sleeping conditions and high quality sleeping amenities. By choosing to fly on a business class flight you have the opportunity to rest or sleep comfortably during your flight. This will allow you to be more productive and get plenty of stuff done when you are flying.

Remember that not all business class cabins feature business class seats that fully recline. As you know having a seat that turns into lie-flat bed is essential factor for getting a good sleep in-flight.

Sleeping on such types of seats feels pretty much the same as sleeping on a bed. By planning ahead you can guarantee yourself a good sleep on any business class flight.

Therefore, it’s recommended to check in advance what type of business class seats you airline company offers before booking your flight. You should learn what are the sleeping conditions on the plane you plan to fly on.

By following our tips you can have a pleasant flight experience. And when you arrive at your destination you will be ready to start doing all the tasks you need to do according to your business travel schedule.

Tips how to sleep well on a business class flight

Choose carefully your business class seat

It’s important to know that not all business class seats are created equal. Every person sleeps in  a different way, so it’s recommended to check what type of seat you should expect on your air carrier’s business class cabin.

For instance, if you a usually sleep on your side, then it will be better for you to book a window business class seat. Consider your individual sleeping style and then make your choice.

But if you have no problem sleeping upright, then you can pick up an aisle seat instead. If you usually get up often during the night to go to the toilet, then the best option for you is an aisle seat.

Some business class cabins have separate suits. Choose a business class cabin whose layout isn’t densely compacted as this doesn’t offer much sleep comfort for each traveler.

Those business class suites that are fitted with doors don’t offer much comfort for sleep compared to the open suites that are set at an angle for more privacy.

The least comfortable business class seats are probably those located at the back or at the front of an airplane. Most often families with kids pick up the front of the business class cabin. And this makes it unsuitable for business travelers who want to catch on some sleep when flying.

The back of the airplane is also not a good idea too, since  there are the restrooms and the zone where flight attendants staff travel. If you chose to sit there during your business class flight you are very likely to get woken up by some activity.

So, if you want to sleep well on your business flight, then you should avoid this seat location.

Besides sleeping position, the other thing that you should consider when choosing a business class seat is the type of bedding and pillows. Everyone is different and has different idea of comfort level.

Get advantage of business class amenity kits

Most airline companies offer business class amenity kits to all passengers  on their cabins. These complementary  amenity kits include necessities like toiletry, hand creams, etc. Their content may vary depending on the company.

Some air companies offer special sleeping kits that include:

• noise-canceling headphones
• pajamas
• slippers
• extra blankets
• pillows
• sleeping eye-masks
• ear plugs
• dental kits and other

It’s important to mention that business class amenities don’t offer you 100% guarantee that you are going to fall asleep immediately.

But the likelihood of getting a shut-eye in a business class flight is bigger than this on a regular coach flight. Business class flights offer more privacy in general and the airplane cabin is quiet which helps those who want to catch up with their sleep.

Bring your stuff

It’s good to check in advance what types of sleeping amenities airline companies offer on their websites. Do this to avoid inconveniences and so that you know what personal items you should bring with you on the flight that aren’t available there.

Travel pillows are a must-have if you are traveling on a long-haul flight. Get yourself additional pillows. Having your own travel pillow is important in a case you cannot find available pillows on your business class flight. One of the best options for travel pillows is an inflatable U-shaped pillow or a solid rectangular pillow.

If you don’t want to get bulky pillows with you, a travel pillow or a scarf also works well. Be prepared if your business class flight doesn’t have available headphones on board.

Pack a pair of quality headphones so you can still be able to enjoy your flight, if someone is disturbing the silence in the cabin.

Light can be a problem when a person tries to fall asleep. That is why it’s recommended to carry with you an eye mask of good quality. You can buy yourself a new one, wear it at home first a couple of days before the flight to get used to wearing it.

Pick up light business class meals

The quality of our sleep is directly influenced by what we have eaten before sleep. After a heavy meal we usually cannot to fall asleep easily. If you want quality healthy sleep, stay away from:

• foods that contain too much sugar
• saturated fats
• avoid eating foods that contain fiber in large quantities

Some air carriers offer on their business class flights the option of pre-ordered food. There is also the opportunity to choose at what time you wish your meal to be served.

Scheduled meals offer you the great option to stick to your individual eating schedule even when flying.

Stick to meals that are both nutritious and light. They should keep you satisfied for longer without causing you discomfort and inability to sleep.

Wear comfortable clothes

The comfort our clothes provide us with also determines the quality of our sleep. Stay away from clothes that are too tight as you are going to wear them for a long time.

Some airline companies offer pajamas on their business class flights. But you should be prepared in case your business class flight doesn’t  offer pajamas.

To travel comfortable on a business class flight, you need to pick up clothes that fit you well and allow you a freedom of movement. They should be made of light and breathable fabrics that are loose and make you feel super comfortable.

Choose tea drinks

Tea is your friend if you want to fall asleep quickly. Avoid drinking alcoholic drinks or getting too much caffeine during your flight. Drinking tea on a business class guarantees you a good night’s sleep. Remember that even decaffeinated coffee can also disrupt your sleep.

If you find it extremely difficult to fall asleep when flying on an airplane, you should try taking melatonin which has a beneficial effect for sleep loss disorders. There are different remedies and sleeping pills that ensure you an excellent sleep.

But take them in moderate amounts because they can have the opposite effect. Getting too much of a sleeping remedy may leave you feeling sleepy and lethargic on the next day.

Missing a meeting because of oversleeping isn’t a pleasant thing. Therefore, it’s good to test your chosen sleeping pill or tea first before the day of the flight so that you know how you feel and avoid  negative effect.

Get advantage of business class lounge zones

Some business class waiting lounges offer dedicated sleeping areas where every business class passenger can grab some sleep before boarding their flight.

These business class areas are an excellent option for passengers traveling on red-eye flights that are scheduled in the late night. They are made in such a way to offer business class passengers high level of convenience and privacy.

Exercise

Adding plenty of physical activity to your daily schedule is beneficial to your sleep. It is proven that people who exercise regularly have a better sleep than those who aren’t active.

Business class flights offer premium quality in-flight services. But the on-ground services are also important for a passenger’s overall air travel experience. As you may know business class flights offer you the option to use a free waiting lounge access.

It’s not necessary to travel on first class to enjoy high quality airport lounge services. By flying on business class you can find amazing waiting lounges.

No matter how great in-flight services and amenities business class cabins offers, if the airport lounge isn’t what customers expect, this won’t be good for the air company’s reviews. Pre-flight experience matters too, so it’s good to make your research of airport lounges before booking a business class flight.

Business class lounges offer you the option to wait for you flight in a comfortable and cozy environment. The main purpose of an airport lounge is to provide customers with ultimate comfort and the option to rest in a quiet time before the flight.

It plays the role of an oasis in the heart of a busy airport where everyone can either rest, grab a refreshing drink, a snack or get some work done.

Good business class lounges offer a wide range of high quality amenities, high level of privacy for each traveler and most importantly- a cozy and quiet environment that allows you rest or work as long as you want before your flight. And exclusive waiting lounge pass is one of the best perks business class flights offer.

All business class passengers have the option to get exclusive access to airport waiting lounges. If you are a frequent flyer, then the quality of airport lounge services is definitely important for you.

Airport lounges aren’t all the same and their range of services depends on different things like the air carrier or the type of flight for example. Some airport lounges designed for business class flights can be too crowded or require an additional tax for access.

There are some air companies that offer their customers the option to use credit card to use the perks of an airport lounge. Some even offer annual subscriptions that grants you unlimited access to many airport lounges around the world.

Sometimes an airport lounge may be far away from the gate, it can be located at a dark or cramped spot or it may lack a variety of quality foods and drinks. Such inconveniences spoil the air travel experience of a flyer.

So, if you want comfortable and quiet place to wait for your flight’s departure, check out our list of air companies that offer best business class lounges.

Why the popularity of airport lounges increases?

Most airline companies try to attract more passengers by offering them premium class seats. Thanks to the loyalty programs air companies offer to their frequently flying customers, the importance of airport lounges increases. In fact know airport lounges have become an important factor that influences the choice of business class flight.

It matters whether an airport lounge is good or bad and what is the quality level of the services it offers.

Check out the world’s best business class airport lounges

Premium Lounge (Etihad Airways)

This air carrier’s lounge offers plenty of space for business class travelers as well as many facilities and services. Its location is Abu Dhabi. The lounge’s chic interior makes you feel as if you are in a boutique hotel.

You don’ t need to have a special status as a member of a loyalty program offered by the air company to enjoy the lounge’s amenities.

Here you will find:

• quiet areas for work or relaxation
• cigar lounge
• champagne bar
• kids playground with nannies
• free Wi-Fi
• duty-free shop
• Style & Shave salon
• shower rooms at this business class lounge

In terms of foods and offering, the lounge has an international buffet offering a selection of cheeses, meats, hot dishes, fresh salads, pastries, desserts, fruits.

For those of you who really want to unwind before their flight, the lounge’s Six Senses spa offers an ambient relaxation and a variety of spa therapies.

Al Mourjan Lounge (Qatar Airways)

Qatar has often ranked as the air company with the best waiting lounge services. Its elegant business class lounge is at Hamad International Airport. It has a unique Arabic-style interior design with high ceilings, bronze walls showcasing Arabic calligraphy and a designer furniture. It also offers much space as it’s 10 times the size of an Olympic swimming pool.

Besides comfortable private seating Al Mourjan Lounge offers also:

• snack bar
• restaurants
• refreshment stations
• a business center
• private workstations
• duty-free shop
• special Tv and nap rooms
• spa center

The Wing (Cathay Pacific)

Cathay’s business class airport lounge at the Hong Kong International Airport offers a luxurious setting with a variety of high quality services and perks. The lounge’s interior is made with white marble and offers beautiful view toward the tarmac.

Its buffet offers a wide range of a la carte meals, regional special dishes, champagne bar, noodle bar, Asian and Western cuisine hot and cold food options. The lounge’s famous Long bar offers you a rich palette of alcoholic drinks such as champagne and a wine selection.

For those of you who want to rest before the flight there are also nap rooms, massage service, shower suites, business center. The lounge’s elegant interior is decorated with black granite and Carrara marbles and you can enjoy large comfortable chairs and even complementary foot massages.

Silverkris (Singapore Airlines)

Singapore Airlines’ main business class lounge Silverkris is located at Changi Airport. It has a unique home away from home design concept. It includes cozy and beautifully designed interior that gives you the feeling as if you are sitting in a kitchen, living or dining room. The stylishness of the interior is enhanced by tasteful art pieces.

There is a variety of spots you can choose to spend  your time before the flight-cafes, bars, even slumberettes fitted with Italian leather.

This airport lounge offers the richest  food menu in the world including:

• Western
• Italian
• Indian and Chinese cuisine meals
• meals
• classic dishes from Singapore

Emirates Business Class Lounge

Emirates has a modern business class  lounge in Dubai where you can use many different amenities and services. The lounge offers:

• different spa therapies and spa showers
• nap rooms special relaxation zones
• rich menu with drinks and food
• fast Wi-Fi duty-free boutique shops
• a business center
• cigar bar
• wine cellar with sommeliers

Business class Lounge (Turkish Airlines)

Turkish Airlines offers one of its kind business class lounge. It’s located at Istanbul’s newly built airport that also has a museum.

This  lounge is really spacious, it has a capacity of 1000 people and it offers an abundance of amenities to business passengers.

Modern and traditional décor styles intertwine in the lounge’s  interior making it a wonderful place to spend pre-flight hours.

The lounge’s amenities are:

• nap rooms
• TV rooms
• console gaming
• kids play zone
• cooking stations and traditional Turkish cuisine
• library
• conference hall
• room for prayers
• a golf simulator
• pool room
• realistic racetrack
• cinema
• The lounge’s spa center offers shower and relaxation rooms

Clubhouse Lounge (Virgin Atlantic)

It’s located at the JFK Airport and it combines  the beautiful features of British and New York interior style and the result is ultra elegant interior. Business class passengers can relax sitting on the famous red ball sofa.

This lounge offers a relaxing atmosphere thanks to the subtle lighting and luxury furniture. The lounge offers a delicious la carte menu including five-star meals and the special Clubhouse burger.

Here you can enjoy also a variety of Clubhouse Spa therapies and also an entertainment zone where you will find a variety of games such as pool tables.

Business Lounge (Air France)

This business class lounge is located at the Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris and it’s the company’s newly designed lounge. This spacious lounge was reopened in 2018 and it has a capacity of 540 seats.

Its interior follows a chic French style that combines both comfort and elegance and it includes brightly-colored furniture and plenty of light.

The amenities of this lounge are a dining corner with an open kitchen designed like a Parisian bistro, designer bar, detox bar and a spa center with sauna rooms.

Premium Lounge (Finnair)

This Helsinki-based business class lounge is designed in classic  Nordic style with a designer furniture, modern lighting system and special video projections on the walls. Here you will also find:

• a drinks bar
• a workstation with Apple computers
• kids playground
• unisex Finish saunas

Galleries Lounge (British Airways)

The company’s business class lounge is at Heathrow and once you go there you will see a clear distinction between this airport lounge and the other. British Airways Lounge offers plenty of space for every traveler and high level of comfort and customer service.

Here you will find a fresh soup bar, coffee stations serving all kinds of lattes and cappuccinos and many tasty food options  such as hot and cold entrees , snacks. You can find also a selection of spirit drinks, wines, beers.

The design of the lounge’s furniture is of Osborne and Little fabric type. Its large floor-to-ceiling windows allow much light inside the lounge.

The interior offers beautiful tarmac views and passengers have the option to get a spa therapy in Elemis Travel Spa. The duration of most spa therapies isn’t long, it takes about 15 min. but they will leave you refreshed and ready for a long flight.