WORLD TOURISM
2. LUFTHANSA FIRST CLASS TERMINAL FRANKFURT (FRA)
1. AIR FRANCE FIRST CLASS LOUNGE PARIS (CDG) Air France’s first class is the whole package. Not only does Air France offer one of the world’s best first class inflight products, but their ground experience in Paris is equally impressive. If you’re connecting in Paris, you’ll be picked up at your plane and driven to the first class lounge, and then later on will be driven from the first class lounge to your connecting flight.
3. SWISS FIRST CLASS LOUNGE ZURICH (ZRH) SWISS’ first class lounge in Zurich opened a few years ago, and is spectacular, with gorgeous design. In addition to service throughout the lounge, the SWISS lounge has an excellent restaurant, and after the Air France lounge I’d say it’s probably my favorite restaurant in an airport lounge.
Rather than just offering a great first class lounge, Lufthansa has taken it to the next level with their First Class Terminal. This allows you to skip the main terminal at Frankfurt Airport altogether, and instead drive right up to the First Class Terminal, and then be driven to your plane when your flight is ready to board. All formalities, including check-in, security, and immigration, are handled in the lounge.
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6. QATAR AIRWAYS AL SAFWA FIRST CLASS LOUNGE DOHA (DOH) The Qatar Airways Al Safwa Lounge feels sort of like a museum. The ceilings are probably 40 feet tall, and there’s so much space. Not everyone will love the design, but personally I do. While many other lounges feel crowded, this one feels empty no matter how full it actually is.
5. QANTAS FIRST LOUNGE SYDNEY (SYD) This lounge nails all the basics. The lounge is physically stunning and spacious, with lots of natural light and panoramic views.
4. CATHAY PACIFIC THE PIER FIRST CLASS LOUNGE HONG KONG (HKG) In terms of design, Cathay Pacific’s The Pier First Class Lounge in Hong Kong is one of my two favorite lounges. The lounge is designed in a way that makes you feel like you’re in a really swanky hotel or even home, rather than at an airport.
60 EC Magazine | World Tourism Day Edition 2020
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