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Airline lounge upgrades worldwide

Entities: Charles de Gaulle Airport · Air France · Alain Ducasse · Xavier Thuizat · Sisley

Overview

Qatar Airways announced two new lounges in Frankfurt’s non‑Schengen Terminal 3 in late June 2026, targeting first‑ and business‑class passengers and oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members. Emirates simultaneously launched a next‑generation lounge concept in Munich and Frankfurt, investing over AED 50 million per facility and adding more than 50 enhancements—including distinct work, relaxation and dining zones, upgraded shower suites, quiet‑sleep areas, Italian eco‑leather seating, universal power, wireless charging, prayer and breastfeeding rooms, and a barista‑mixologist bar. Emirates’ rollout continued with new lounges in Manchester (July), Mauritius (August) and Istanbul (October), bringing its global network to 42 dedicated lounges by early July. Air France opened a 750 sqm VIP lounge at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4 on 7 July for La Première, Business and Flying Blue Elite Plus members, featuring a Clarins spa, open‑concept kitchen, champagne bar and private work areas. On 13 July Qatar Airways’ flagship A350‑1000 entered service on the LAX‑DOH polar route, coinciding with Hamad International Airport’s launch of “The Orchard” indoor tropical garden and the expansive Al Mourjan Business Lounge (“The Garden”), offering 24 quiet rooms, a spa, fitness studio and extensive dining. On 17 July Air France unveiled a redesigned La Première lounge at Paris‑Charles de Gaulle’s Terminal 2E, exceeding 1 000 sqm and providing private suites, boutique‑hotel style dining curated by Alain Ducasse, wellness treatment rooms and dedicated workspaces. Further details released on 20 July described the redesign by Marks Brandimage, an expanded dining programme from Ducasse’s team, a Sisley spa, private cabins up to 45 sqm that can be combined, and a rotating art installation titled “Wonder Block,” aligning the ground‑based experience with the new cabin suites introduced on Air France’s Boeing 777‑300ER fleet. At the end of July Air France officially opened the upgraded La Première lounge at Paris‑Charles de Gaulle.

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Air France launches upgraded La Première lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle

    Air France opened a 1,000 m² La Première lounge at Paris CDG, featuring Alain Ducasse’s restaurant, a Sisley spa, private suites and work areas, aligning with its new first‑class suite service.

  2. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Air France unveils revamped La Première lounge at CDG terminal 2E

    Air France has revamped its La Première lounge at CDG’s Terminal 2E, adding a 1,000 m² intimate design, Alain Ducasse’s menu, spa services, private work areas, and rotating art installations.

  3. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Air France unveils redesigned La Première lounge at Paris‑Charles de Gaulle

    Air France opened a redesigned La Première lounge at Paris‑Charles de Gaulle, covering over 1,000 m² with private suites, fine‑dining by Alain Ducasse, wellness facilities and workspaces, complementing its new

  4. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Doha Hamad International Airport expands lounge and garden facilities as Qatar Airways rolls out A350‑1000 Qsuite

    Doha Hamad International Airport now features The Orchard garden and the new Al Mourjan Business Lounge, while Qatar Airways offers A350‑1000 Qsuite service with Starlink internet on its LAX‑DOH polar route.

  5. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Air France launches its own VIP lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4

    Air France opened a 750 sqm, 150‑seat VIP lounge at Heathrow’s Terminal 4 on 7 July 2026, offering French cuisine, a Clarins spa and services for La Première, Business and elite SkyTeam passengers.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Air France opens new 750 sqm lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4

    Air France opened a 750 sqm lounge at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4, open 5 am‑10 pm for La Première, business, Flying Blue Elite Plus and eligible SkyTeam passengers, featuring 150 seats, French cuisine and VIP

  7. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Emirates rolls out next‑generation airport lounge concept in Istanbul, Manchester and beyond

    Emirates is investing over $20 million per lounge to debut a next‑gen design with dining, work, wellness and local cuisine, rolling out in Munich, Frankfurt, Manchester, Mauritius and Istanbul.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Emirates rolls out next‑generation airport lounges in Istanbul and other key cities

    Emirates is launching a next‑generation lounge concept, already opened in Munich and Frankfurt and set to debut in Manchester, Mauritius and Istanbul, with $13‑19 million investments per lounge and amenities –

  9. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Emirates rolls out next‑generation airport lounge design in Germany

    Emirates is spending over AED 50 million per lounge to launch a next‑gen design in Munich and Frankfurt, with more openings in Manchester, Mauritius and Istanbul, adding work zones, live‑cooking, wellness areas

  10. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Qatar Airways to Open Two Lounges at Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3

    Qatar Airways plans two lounges – a premium lounge for premium cabins and a frequent‑flyer lounge for oneworld elite – in the non‑Schengen area of Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3, improving facilities for on

Sources

aerobernie.com · aeronewsglobal.com · aeroportosbrasil.com.br · aerotelegraph.com · cement.industry-report.net · diningandcooking.com · emirates247.com · haber.aero · katarina-stoltz.com · lawforall.co.za · liveandletsfly.boardingarea.com · liveandletsfly.com · m.airporthaber.com · onemileatatime.boardingarea.com · onemileatatime.com · presstur.com · robbreport.com · taeluralexis.com · thetravelersclub.boardingarea.com · travelingformiles.com · travelmonitor.com.au · travelnews.co.za · travelweekly.com.au · upinthesky.nl · via.ritzau.dk