What is the lounge area at the airport. What is a lounge bar

"Lounge" is translated from English as "living room", "rest room". For the first time, lounge bars have appeared in hotels and airports as spaces where you can sit and have a drink. Later, separate establishments began to be created. In the lounge bar, clients can relax in soft armchairs or sofas, there are small tables, you can watch TV, sometimes they play live or calm music, there are various entertainments. Lighting can be either dim or bright. Sometimes you can dance in the lounge bar.

To create in the lounge bar, quiet music, candles, decorative lighting, video can be used. Sometimes the lounge bar is combined with the library, and you can read in it. Some lounge bars offer the opportunity to host a celebration or party.

Unlike the bar and nightclub, the lounge bar is more quiet place where you can relax in a quiet environment. Such establishments are ideal for friendly meetings, small companies and for relaxation after a working day.

Lounge bar "Alegra" in Dubai

Alegra is a lounge bar located in the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in Dubai. Its area is 300 m2. It is equipped with LED screens high resolution, the interior is decorated with a large number of glass surfaces of different geometric shapes. Visitors can sit on leather ottomans. The room is illuminated with light panels and chandeliers mounted in racks and barriers. In the evening, the place comes alive with music, videos and DJs. It offers visitors Spanish cuisine.

Lounge bar in Acapulco

This lounge bar is designed to be entertaining and enjoyable. The entrance to the premises imitates the interior of a ship, decorated with wood. On the sides of the corridor, you can see oval screens that show the sky or the underwater world. Thus, the complete impression of being on a ship or in a submarine is created.

From the long foyer, visitors enter the hall, where there are small sofas and tables. From here you can see the outside smoking area. The wall in the main hall resembles a living room with video screens framed in picture frames. On the other side there is a bar and a large TV screen. The bar is lit by color-changing LED tubes.

Lounge bar "O2" in Moscow

The bar is located on the roof of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Tverskaya Street in Moscow. The ceiling and walls of the bar are made of glass and metal frames. The institution is covered with a transparent glass dome. Thanks to this location and the transparent dome, the bar offers a panoramic view of the city: the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Spasskaya Tower and Red Square are visible. In addition to food and drinks, the bar offers an oxygen cocktail. The highlight of the bar is chairs in the form of cocoons, reminiscent of Faberge eggs.

This lounge of Turkey's flagship air carrier has consistently ranked among the best in the world. This is understandable: in a spacious hall with a real library, in addition to standard services, there is an opportunity to play billiards, video games or even have a massage.

• Location: Airport them. Ataturk, international terminal, departure hall (2nd floor).
• Working hours: around the clock.
• Service: free Wi-Fi, cinema, suites for sleep and relaxation, pool table, library, video games, golf simulator, massage.
• Who can access: business class passengers of Turkish Airlines, holders of Miles & Smiles Elite and Elite Plus cards, Star Alliance cards (28 carriers included) of the Gold category.

Sydney, Australia: Qantas International First Lounge Sydney

VIP passengers most often praise the Qantas Lounge for the interior, relaxed atmosphere and quality of food in the restaurant.

• Location: International airport. Kingsford Smith, Terminal 1, Level 4.
• Working hours: 05:00-22:00.
• Service: Wi-Fi, Apple computers, suites for sleep and relaxation, meeting rooms, library, spa, massage, showers.
• Who can access: First class passengers of Qantas and Emirates airlines, Qantas Frequent Flyer Platinum and Platinum One members, Oneworld loyalty program members (13 carriers) with Emerald status.

New York, USA: Virgin Atlantic New York Clubhouse

The Virgin Atlantic Lounge features an area with futuristic armchairs and a large semicircular sofa. Guests are offered free meals and drinks. To relax in one of the world's busiest airports, you can book one free spa service, such as a haircut, massage or manicure.

Helsinki, Finland: [email protected] Lounge

This lounge area turned out to be the same as if the interior samples and the restaurant in IKEA stores were made by the Finns, only at the airport. The name speaks for itself: they strive to provide guests with a cozy atmosphere and as "home" as possible - right up to the fact that you can wear wool socks knitted by the lounge staff, or take something from food (for example, a bowl of soup) with a large open kitchen... Even a dedicated area for business travelers in [email protected] Lounge is called “home office” - here you can comfortably sit with a laptop on wide armchairs, there is a corner for making coffee and tea.

• Location: Helsinki Airport, next to Gate 32.
• Working hours: Mon-Fri 5: 30-23: 30.
• Service: recreation areas with kitchen, living room and library, laptop area, office corner with computers and PlayStation.
• Access:€ 48 entry fee, advance booking possible by phone and via mobile app airport.

Taoyuan, Taiwan: The Infinity lounge

Taiwanese airline EVA Air's futuristic lounge is especially suited to business travelers thanks to its high-speed Wi-Fi, multiple power outlets, computers and faxes.

• Location: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Terminal 2, Departures 4F.
• Working hours: daily 04: 30-23: 30.
• Service: free Wi-Fi in the recreation area, business center (desktops, fax, telephone), TV, reading area with newspapers and magazines, showers.
• Who can access: passengers of EVA Air business class and BR Royal Laurel, Premium Laurel, passengers of the first and business class of airlines-members of the Star Alliance (28 carriers).

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: VIP Lounge Punta Cana

The lounge area was opened at the airport of Punta Cana in February 2018. It differs from previous lounges by the presence of a pool on an open terrace overlooking the parking lot and the runway. For more relaxation, each guest is offered two free alcoholic beverage local production.

• Location: Punta Cana International Airport, Terminal B, 3rd Floor, next to Gate 24.
• Working hours: daily 08: 00-21: 00.
• Service: Wi-Fi, TV, fax, showers.
• Who can access: program participants Priority Pass... The stay is limited to two hours.

Note: data as of May 2018.

The VIP Lounge company, the official representative of Vnukovo airport for servicing VIP passengers in Terminal A, presents to your attention the VIP Lounge - a comfortable and cozy hall for corporate clients, individuals and delegations.

Upon arrival at Vnukovo Airport, before or after long hours of flight, away from the hustle and bustle of the common hall, VIP Lounge guests are immersed in a world of personalized service.

Enjoying the atmosphere, surrounded by the care of the staff, our passengers go through all pre-flight formalities in the shortest possible time with maximum comfort.

At the service of our clients

• individual meeting at a separate entrance in Terminal A;
• baggage delivery and hand luggage into the hall;
• free VIP parking (for orders for international flights);
• accompaniment and accommodation in a comfortable waiting room, where passengers will be offered various drinks (soft drinks, tea, coffee) as a compliment from the VIP Lounge;
• individual check-in for the flight;
• restaurant of author's and European cuisine;
• the possibility of the presence of the mourners in the VIP Lounge;
• fresh press, Wi-Fi, digital TV;
• meeting room, conference services;
• escort or delivery to the plane's ladder and from the ladder to the terminal building;
• round-the-clock service receiving orders and customer support;
• on-line booking of services on our own website www.vip-vnukovo.com;
• assistance of VIP Lounge representatives on all emerging issues.

All conditions have been created in the VIP Lounge so that our guests can spend time the way they need it, continuing to work, or just relaxing.

VIP Lounge services at Vnukovo airport, terminal A

Additional services not included in the VIP Lounge price

Luggage delivery from the station square to the check-in desks.