I can’t wait to go early to enjoy the airport — said no one ever. Ahhh, the bustling sights of long lines, securities, and delays. This loud chaos is not a highlight for most people’s travels. But when you’re flying fancy, some of these airlines offer the most ridiculous amenities before you even step onto the plane. Today, we’ll reveal our personal top 10 that makes going to the airport an exciting luxurious experience.
#10 Star Alliance VVIP First Class Lounge Los Angeles
Traveling with a baby can be a logistical nightmare. Diaper bag? Backup clothes? Backup backup clothes? Baby stroller? Bottles? It’s like you’re moving out of the country with the amount of stuffs you’re carrying.
On Chloe’s first international flight, we got a special access to a private room within Star Alliance’s First Class Lounge. The amount of privacy and space was amazing. It did not feel like we’re at LAX.
#9 Qantas First Class Lounge Sydney
This lounge from Down Under is chillaxin awesome. It’s got an all inclusive spa! For First Class passengers, you can get treated to your choice of…
- Aromatherapy massage
- Neck/Shoulder/Scalp massage
- Hand/Foot massage
- Facial/Eye treatment
- Sydney Signature Clay Masque Body massage
Zzzzzzzzzz…. do not disturb. My body is ready.
#8 Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich
What’s really cool about this lounge is that if your transit plane arrives at a remote stand instead of a gate, First Class passengers get a red carpet ride directly into its lounge.
If you’re lucky, it can even be in a Porsche.
#7 Cathay Pacific The Pier First Class Lounge Hong Kong
The design of this place feels like a hotel. You almost forget that you’re in Hong Kong International Airport. Similar to Qantas, First Class passengers get spoiled to a nice spa before your flight.
You can even reserve private day suites, which has amazing plane-spotting views when you wake up from your nap.
#6 Etihad First Class Lounge Abu Dhabi
This place has a buffet of pampering too. For the ladies, you can glam up with a manicure.
For Chai Bear style, you can hibernate with a full body massage.
For James Bond, you can light up a fancy cigar and pair it with scotch while you wait for all of them to finish pampering.
#5 Cathay Pacific The Wing First Class Lounge Hong Kong
This place has the best shower private suites in the world. This is life changing when traveling with a baby.
In the shower cabana, you can request complimentary dry cleaning service and will iron any clothes while you freshen up.
Afterwards, you can head to its restaurant and have an epic meal before you board your First Class flight.
#4 Qatar Airways First Class Al Safwa Lounge Doha
This place feels like you’re transported into a MoMA museum. Just walking into this space is mesmerizing.
Just look at the space in between grab and go foods.
For privacy, you can reserve your own jacuzzi and bedroom to rest before your flight.
#3 Lufthansa First Class Terminal Frankfurt
This place isn’t just a lounge — it’s an entire building exclusively just for First Class passengers.
After dropping off the Lufthansa Porsche in their valet area, there’s an expedited check-in lounge with no lines. Just you.
It’s the only place in the world to collect their special limited edition rubber duckies.
#2 Thai Airways First Class Lounge Bangkok
Welcome your majesty, get ready to be treated like a queen. From the moment you enter the airport, you are whisked away like royalty. Everyone else is just plebs — you are the “Hi-So” of BKK airport.
The highlight is their 60 minutes full body Thai massage. By far the best airport spa in the world.
Your majesty, you look like you’re ready for your First Class flight.
#1 SWISS First Class Lounge Zürich
Upon arrival, you can see your fancy ride getting ready to pick you up to take you to its fancy lounge.
I feel like a K-drama C.E.O. in this vehicle
For non-Schengen countries like United States, you get driven to their flagship Terminal E lounge. SWISS restaurant is spectacular.
The best part? You can reserve your own…
HOTEL ROOM
Honorable Mention 🏆 Singapore “Old” Private Room
Lounge within a lounge within a lounge, this original Singapore Private Room was already in a league of its own.
Exclusively for Suites, we were literally the only passengers in there that morning. The newly renovated Private Room is now open and hopefully can check out soon. Good excuse to fly Suites again 😉
From Bangkok to Munich to Sydney, the best airport lounges in the world transports you into a world of its own. It’s so fun looking back at these personalized memories. With lounges like this, sign me up to enjoy the airport.
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