New Star Alliance lounge opens at Guangzhou Airport

The Star Alliance has opened a lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), in China. The lounge has opened effective immediately, and follows standard Star Alliance lounge access policies, meaning it’s open to Star Alliance first and business class passengers, as well as Star Alliance Gold members. The new 24/7 lounge is located in a dedicated space on the upper level of the existing GBIA lounge in the Terminal 1 international area. It’s not a very big lounge — it’s just 750 square meters (~8,100 square feet), with seating for 100 guests. The lounge features a glass facade offering tarmac views, and amenities like workstations, and seating for both relaxation and productivity. There’s also a 100 square meter VIP room available upon request (which seems like a huge space to dedicate to this purpose, given how small the lounge is?). The lounge also has a bar, buffet, restrooms, and shower suites. Then there’s art from local artists, as well as a “tea appreciation corner, where guests can experience the region’s renowned tea culture.”<br/>