American Airlines Targets Flyers with Executive Platinum Match
Targeted travellers can secure Executive Platinum through March 2028 by earning 50,000 Loyalty Points in four months, plus four Flagship Lounge passes.
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British Airways Unveils New Heathrow Lounge With 59 Showers
British Airways has revealed a new Heathrow lounge featuring private cabanas and dozens of shower suites.
American Plans Flagship Lounge and Massive Admirals Club in Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas Airport will gain American Airlines' largest Admirals Club to date alongside a new Flagship Lounge.
American Airlines Plans Massive Admirals Club at Charlotte Hub
American Airlines is planning a huge new Admirals Club lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to address much-needed capacity.
American Airlines Plans Giant 40,000-Square-Foot CLT Lounge
American Airlines will open its largest Admirals Club to date at its Charlotte hub in 2028.
Amex Plans Bigger Centurion Lounges at Newark, Heathrow, and Beyond
American Express is adding Centurion lounges at Newark and Heathrow, alongside expansions and temporary closures in Houston and Philadelphia.
First Look: American Airlines Debuts the A321XLR Flagship Suite
American Airlines introduces its new A321XLR Flagship Suite cabin on coast-to-coast flights between New York JFK and Los Angeles.
New Aspire Lounge Opens at Manchester Terminal 2
A 300-seat Aspire lounge brings welcome breathing room to Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2.
Tuesday, Oct 6
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Air Canada to Close Vancouver Domestic Lounge Until 2028
The domestic Maple Leaf Lounge at Vancouver International Airport will close on October 14, 2026, and remain shuttered until early 2028.
American Relaxes Grab-and-Go Limits at Charlotte Lounge
Travellers passing through American Airlines' Charlotte grab-and-go lounge are no longer restricted to a single food item.
British Airways Plans Ground Upgrades Across Heathrow Terminals
Terminal 5 gets a dedicated C-gates lounge and a refreshed arrivals space, alongside a shared First Class check-in area at Terminal 3.
British Airways Plans A380 Overhaul and New Heathrow Lounge
British Airways is updating its Airbus A380 fleet with fresh cabins across all four classes, alongside a new lounge at London Heathrow.