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ARRIVALS<br />
SIX OF THE BEST<br />
Six of the best...<br />
Airport lounge operators<br />
Words by April Waterston<br />
1<br />
Plaza Premium<br />
With over 70 lounges worldwide,<br />
Plaza Premium offers shower<br />
rooms, charging stations and<br />
free wifi, as well as comfortable<br />
seating and bars. Select lounges<br />
also offer spa, massage and<br />
beauty services. Frequent visitors<br />
can earn discounts with the<br />
Arrture loyalty programme.<br />
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3<br />
No 1 Lounges<br />
For those travelling from the UK,<br />
No 1 Lounges can be found at<br />
Birmingham, Edinburgh, Gatwick<br />
and Heathrow. <strong>The</strong> lounges are<br />
designed for “the everyday<br />
traveller”, with fully tended bars,<br />
unlimited wifi and fresh food.<br />
Aspire Lounges<br />
Found throughout Europe and in<br />
Canada, Nairobi and South Africa,<br />
Aspire Lounges can be accessed<br />
by any traveller, no matter the<br />
airline or travel class. You'll find<br />
more Aspire Lounges in the UK<br />
than any other provider.<br />
4<br />
My Lounge<br />
A subsidiary of No 1 Lounges,<br />
there are two My Lounges in<br />
London and one in Brisbane.<br />
<strong>The</strong> loft-style lounges offer a<br />
more casual airport experience,<br />
and the lounge at Gatwick’s<br />
South Terminal is home to the<br />
airport’s only outdoor terrace.<br />
6<br />
Marhaba<br />
If you’re heading east, Marhaba<br />
lounges are available to help you<br />
relax, eat and catch up with work<br />
at airports in Dubai, Singapore<br />
and Australia. You’ll find all the<br />
business services you need as<br />
well as buffets offering<br />
international cuisine and bars.<br />
5<br />
<strong>The</strong> Club<br />
<strong>The</strong> Club lounges are primarily<br />
found in the USA, with two UK<br />
affiliate lounges at Gatwick and<br />
Heathrow. Visit for a comfortable<br />
environment with complimentary<br />
snacks and drinks, televisions,<br />
workstations and free wifi.<br />
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