Lounges

Why Book an Airport Lounge

Comfort and Convenience

Choose comfort over loud, busy terminals when you book an airport lounge. Most lounges will have a comfortable seating area for ultimate pre-flight downtime while you enjoy the complimentary food and drink.

Relax While you Recharge

Flick through the newspapers and magazines in the lounge while you relax before your flight. Airport lounges are especially beneficial for those on a layover – recharge your energy and your devices in a quiet, comfortable space.

Work on the Go

Airport WiFi isn’t always reliable, and sometimes it requires a fee. If you have work to do, booking an airport lounge is the best way to ensure you have fast, secure WiFi. The chaotic airport terminal isn’t the best place to concentrate on work, either.

Use Your Credit Card or Airline Miles

Some credit cards, like Amex Gold, give cardholders free airport lounge access. Some premium bank accounts, like Barclays Travel Plus, also offer their customers free airport lounge access. Check with your credit card or bank provider for complimentary access to food, drink, entertainment, and more. And if you’re a frequent flyer, you might be able to use your airline miles to get in for free. Make sure to use your frequent flyer number when booking flights and if you hit ‘elite flyer status’ (typically business travellers), you’ll reap the benefits that come with it.

What to Expect From an Airport Lounge

Food and Drink

Airport lounges will generally offer complimentary food, snacks, and drinks to enjoy before your flight. Tuck into a self-service spread typically consisting of sandwiches, soups, curries, pasta, and more. You can fill your plate as many times as you want, so be sure to come hungry. Some airport lounges will also let you take away a snack for the flight. And there will always be drinks on offer: freshly made coffee, speciality teas, soft drinks, and usually alcohol. Food and drinks are famously expensive at airports, so if you’re planning on getting something to eat and drink before your flight anyway, paying for the lounge admission fee doesn’t seem too extravagant.

Free WiFi

Airport WiFi generally isn’t reliable, secure, or fast. And sometimes you have to pay to be able to use it. Make the most of the airport lounge’s own secure WiFi and download entertainment for your flight, flick through social media, or get some work done.

Amenities and Facilities

Some airport lounges have excellent facilities, particularly in the major international airports. Be sure to check out the lounge’s amenities and facilities – most will have plug sockets, comfortable seating areas, laptop-friendly workspaces, bathrooms, newspapers, televisions, and magazines. Some of the particularly luxurious lounges might have showers, runway views, libraries, sleep pods, pool tables, games, and more.

Family-friendly

Some airport lounges don’t permit children or have restrictions on age, but most lounges are family-friendly areas. The terminals are busy places for small children and aren’t a safe place to let them wander and explore, whereas lounges are secure, confined areas for curious children to roam – within reason. Some lounges will even have designated play areas and most televisions will have children’s channels. You will also have access to free food and drinks to keep the kids happy and full, so you can cut out the often stressful trips to WHSmith for snacks.

Flight Information

There’s no need to stomp around the bustling departure terminal trying to find updates about your gate – airport lounges will have several information boards. Relax with a hot or cold drink knowing exactly where your gate is and when you must board. If your flight is delayed, you can keep an eye on the information screens for regular updates. On that note – most airport lounges will let you stay past your allocated time if your flight is delayed.

What are the Benefits of Booking with Enjoy Travel?

Choose Enjoy Travel for a seamless, enjoyable booking experience. Here are some of the benefits of booking with us:

• Best price guarantee: Book knowing you’re getting the best price with Enjoy Travel. We know that affordability is a top priority for our customers, and that’s why we’re constantly on the hunt for great deals.
• Quick, efficient service Our seamless booking platform makes choosing and confirming your airport lounge a breeze.
• No hidden fees: We operate an honest service with zero hidden costs and we don’t take a booking fee.
• Expert team on hand: You can chat with one of our travel and customer service experts if you have any questions or issues. The Live Chat function on our website notifies us of a query immediately.

What are the Benefits of Booking with Enjoy Travel?

Choose Enjoy Travel for a seamless, enjoyable booking experience. Here are some of the benefits of booking with us:

• Best price guarantee: Book knowing you’re getting the best price with Enjoy Travel. We know that affordability is a top priority for our customers, and that’s why we’re constantly on the hunt for great deals.
• Quick, efficient service Our seamless booking platform makes choosing and confirming your airport lounge a breeze.
• No hidden fees: We operate an honest service with zero hidden costs and we don’t take a booking fee.
• Expert team on hand: You can chat with one of our travel and customer service experts if you have any questions or issues. The Live Chat function on our website notifies us of a query immediately.

How to Book an Airport Lounge

Booking an airport lounge is easy with Enjoy Travel. Here’s how to book:

1. 1. Input the airport you’re flying from into our booking system
2. 2. Select your departure time
3. 3. Select your flight time
4. 4. Choose from the selection of lounges available at the airport
5. 5. Keep an eye out for your confirmation email
6. 6. And relax! All you have to do is turn up and enjoy making use of the lounge’s facilities and amenities

How to Make the Most of Your Lounge Experience

Relaxing in an airport lounge pre-flight is not something (most of us) do every day. It’s a luxury experience, and we’re sure you’ll want to make the most of it.

• Get there on time: Most airport lounges grant access for up to three hours before your departure time, so try to make the most of your allocated time.
• Come hungry: Most airport lounges include complimentary self-service food, so try to hold off eating just before you arrive. It tastes better when it’s free!
• Enjoy a drink: Whether it’s a freshly brewed coffee or a glass of prosecco, mark the occasion with your favourite drink.
• Charge your devices and make use of the WiFi: There’s nothing worse than realising you don’t have enough phone battery to get you through the eight-hour journey. Make sure you charge your devices (finding a plug socket isn’t always easy in the terminals!) and download programmes, films, and podcasts for your in-flight entertainment.

What are the Rules and Restrictions of Airport Lounges

While airport lounges can be exciting, there are some rules and restrictions to abide by.

• Make sure to check the airport lounge’s dress code. Some don’t permit sports tops or tracksuits.
• Check the lounge’s policy on children. While most lounges are child-friendly, some have age limitations.
• Take it easy on the complimentary alcohol. Some lounges will have a limit to the number of drinks you can consume – make sure you don’t over-indulge. Excessively inebriated passengers are at risk of getting kicked out of the lounge, or even denied entry to their flight.

How to Stay Safe and Healthy in Airport Lounges

Adhere to the Health and Safety Measures

Make sure to follow general health and safety measures and keep an eye out for signs. Most airport lounges offer self-service food – be sure to keep a safe distance when talking around pots without a lid, avoid cross-contamination, and don’t use your own utensils to serve the food. While COVID-19 feels like a thing of the past, many airport lounges around the world will still have some restrictions in place – make sure you follow those measures.

Keep Your Belongings Secure and Organised

Airport lounges are secure, confined spaces, but all passengers should still be aware of their belongings. Opportunists bank on people feeling comfortable in situations and slipping up, so keep your belongings organised and secure.

Avoid Allergens and Contaminants

If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, be aware of the ingredients in each dish. If you’re not sure, or if it’s not clearly stated, be sure to ask a member of staff. They’ll be happy to help.

How to Enhance Your Airport Lounge Experience

Use the Enjoy Travel Website to Find and Book Lounges

Find airport lounges easily with Enjoy Travel. Our travel comparison platform lets you seamlessly search for airport lounges and book your slot in just a few clicks.

Bring Your Own Travel Essentials and Accessories

Make the whole journey as comfortable as possible by bringing your own travel essentials. Enhance your airport lounge experience by relaxing in the comfortable seating area with a book or watching your favourite show on an iPad.

Make Friends and Connections

Take this opportunity to make connections and network. Not only will it help the time pass until your flight, but there’s no telling what might come of it. Business travellers pass through airport lounges every day, so it’s a great place to spark conversation.