They've sincerely tried to improve on the current dismal state of
domestic airport lounges, which are generally only marginally better than sitting in the waiting room of a doctor's office if the doctor offered free house wine and 3 - day old cookies.
There was plenty of seating although it definitely felt like most other
domestic airport lounges I have been in.
Centurion lounges are the best
domestic airport lounges because they have cool modern designs, better food & drinks, and some have additional perks, like free massages.
They're several steps above most
domestic airport lounges, with amenities and atmosphere on par with the upscale lounges offered by foreign carriers, such as British Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates and Virgin.
I'm not sure that
any domestic airport lounge is worth $ 50, but Centurion Lounges are definitely a notch above and more worthy of your consideration.
Virgin America has launched its first
domestic airport lounge, the Virgin America Loft.
Virgin Australia Lounge means an Australian
domestic airport lounge operated by Virgin Australia.
Not exact matches
Finally, All Nippon Airlines (ANA) in early 2013 introduced its «ANA Lounge Digital Service» in its
domestic lounges at 14
airports across Japan.
Unfortunately only the following is eligible:
domestic - originated flights on certain U.S. -
domestic airline carriers that include: preferred seating upgrades, ticket change / cancellation fees, checked baggage fees, in - flight entertainment, onboard food and beverage charges, and
airport lounge fees affiliated with eligible airline carriers.
The Priority Pass
lounges are located in most major
airports, though in the United States you'll typically find them in the terminals that serve international flights, so it's not the most convenient
lounge program if you do a lot of
domestic flying.
For example, if you frequently fly through major U.S.
airports, you will appreciate access to Amex Centurion
lounges that are light years ahead of most
domestic lounges in terms of comfort and first - class dining.
Having successfully managed Qantas» First / Business
Lounges in Sydney and Melbourne
Airports for over five years, Accor will now also oversee the
domestic lounge portfolio in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth, with a roll - out from November this year.
These programs provide you access to over 700
domestic and international
airport lounges.
Of course, as just stated, you can get guests in to Centurion
lounges for free, so if most / all of your travels are
domestic and go through major
airports with Centurion
lounges then the guest policy effectively works out to be the same.
While I've argued in the past that
domestic lounges aren't all that impressive (see «Airport Lounges < Auntie Anne's + Drinks at Bennigan's «-RRB-, there's no doubt that lounge access has historically been the key selling point of the Platinum card and there ain't as much of it a
lounges aren't all that impressive (see «
Airport Lounges < Auntie Anne's + Drinks at Bennigan's «-RRB-, there's no doubt that lounge access has historically been the key selling point of the Platinum card and there ain't as much of it a
Lounges < Auntie Anne's + Drinks at Bennigan's «-RRB-, there's no doubt that
lounge access has historically been the key selling point of the Platinum card and there ain't as much of it anymore.
Virgin Australia
domestic business is a great experience with dedicated valet and check - in, and international - level
airport lounges.
Finally, there are other premium travel benefits that can be enjoyable such as access to
airport lounges and fee credits for expedited access to
domestic security screening upon departure and U.S. Customs and Immigration upon arrival.
The American Express Platinum Card is one of my favorite cards for
lounge access because it gives you Centurion
Lounge access, which are some of the nicest
domestic lounges found in select
airports.
Guests are welcomed upon arrival at Male International
Airport and ushered to the
domestic terminal where they await their transfer in comfort in a private
lounge while the resort's representatives assist with check in and luggage weighing.
Qualifying transactions are those purchases made on
domestic - originated flights on certain U.S. -
domestic airline carriers that include: preferred seating upgrades, ticket change / cancellation fees, checked baggage fees, in - flight entertainment, onboard food and beverage charges, and
airport lounge fees affiliated with eligible airline carriers.
In
domestic U.S.
airports,
lounge access typically includes complimentary coffee, beer, wine, soft drinks, light snacks, wifi, magazines and a place to sit outside the hustle and bustle of the main terminal.
Like its extensive partner agreements that let you earn and redeem miles on a dozen
domestic and international partners (one reason I call Alaska's Mileage Plan one of the best loyalty programs for infrequent travelers), they have partnered with other
lounges at
airports where they have a major presence.
For example, if you frequently fly through major U.S.
airports, you will appreciate access to Amex Centurion
lounges that are light years ahead of most
domestic lounges in terms of comfort and first - class dining.
Even for
domestic travelers, travel cards offer compelling features that are worth paying an annual fee for, such as booking bonuses, travel - specific credits for cabs or luggage fees, 24 - hour concierge service, and even free
lounge access and drinks at some
airports.