Star Alliance opens first passenger lounge in Asia

Star Alliance has opened its first lounge in Asia, at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, in Guangzhou, China. From now, the lounge will be available to First and Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold status customers on member airline flights departing from the airport’s Terminal 1 building. The new Star Alliance branded lounge is located in a dedicated space on the upper level of the existing GBIA lounge in the Terminal 1 international area, offering exclusive access to Star Alliance member airline guests. “Lounges are a critical component for the effortless travel experience we aim to provide to our member airline passengers,” said Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias. “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/>