Star Alliance opens its first airport lounge in Asia – Where could be next?

The world’s largest airline alliance is ramping up the battle for premium travelers. On Thursday, Star Alliance opened its first branded airport lounge in Asia. The new facility is in Terminal One at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in southern China. A second lounge will operate from the new Terminal Three when it opens next year. Notably, Star’s new space is within the existing GBIA lounge and situated in a dedicated area on the upper level. The site spans 8,000 square feet (around 750 square meters) and can accommodate up to 100 guests. The entry policy is in line with similar lounges elsewhere in the network. First and business class passengers on member airline flights departing from Terminal One are granted access, along with top-tier Star Alliance Gold status customers. Big-name brands in the alliance include United Airlines, Air India, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Reflecting Guangzhou’s status as one of the world’s top ten busiest airports, the new lounge is open 24 hours. <br/>