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Travelling through any domestic or international airport involves a lot of one thing… waiting. From arriving at the airport and checking in, to go through security and then again at the departure gate, and after a while it can become infuriating. It is for this reason that the major global airline have considered (monetising) their customers by providing luxury VIP airport lounges to irradicate some of the boredom that comes with air travel.

Waiting at the gate for a flight can be a nightmare at times, with limited seats and general things to do, boredom can soon creep in. However the lounges offer facilities that can make waiting for the plane to take off more bearable. Sitting in a quiet (and comfortable) area where staff provide drinks, snacks, reading materials and even TV and wi-fi are available to keep boredom and irritability at bay.

Like other areas in the airport, flight information is provided in the lounges. This enables passengers to sit in the comfort of the lounge and be kept up to date with developments of their flight, such as when boarding will commence. A common misconception is that they are for business or affluent travellers, but this isn’t the case as families are welcome too, and some lounges even have areas for the children to play, which provides the parents with the opportunity to relax before getting on the plane.

For individuals that are travelling for business, as opposed to losing time out of the office by waiting around at the airport, the executive airport lounges can provide them with all the facilities that they need to conduct business, right up until they step foot onto the aircraft. The modern lounge typically comes with access to wi-fi, but also fax machines and telephones, in addition to printers and access points to charge mobile phones. Therefore travellers can be informed of last minute decisions and changes for the meeting which they are en route to.

Up until now, this article has only discussed the ‘basics’ that can be received when using executive airport lounges. Some airlines however try to offer a 5* service with unbelievable facilities such as, Cathay Pacific’s “The Wing” at Hong Kong airport, where it features a full offering of spa services as well as private cabanas which are fitted with showers and beds.

yQ Now, provides VIP Airport Services in airports all around the world. Visit their website to find out more about the luxuries of first class travel and their services, such as, fast track immigration, which are available globally.