Star Alliance opens first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

The world's largest airline alliance has opened its first lounge in Asia today. The new lounge is located in Terminal 1 of Guangzhou Airport in China. It will be available to Star Alliance Gold status customers along with passengers traveling in first and business class on member airline flights departing from Terminal 1. The Star Alliance branded lounge is located on the upper level of the existing GBIA lounge in the Terminal 1 international area of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). The dedicated space is situated close to the departure gates for Star Alliance member airlines to offer guests easy access. The lounge will be open 24/7 to accommodate a wide range of flight schedules and can hold up to 100 guests across its 750 square meters of space. In a statement announcing the opening, Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias highlighted how important this lounge is for Star Alliance travelers and the region as a whole: “Lounges are a critical component for the effortless travel experience we aim to provide to our member airline passengers. As a key strategic hub in Asia, Guangzhou serves as an important gateway for our guests. We are excited to inaugurate our first lounge in Asia, given the significance of the continent to aviation growth today and in the years to come.”<br/>