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A plethora of drinks awaits, featuring exquisite wines, sadly no champagne, but fear not, I kicked things off with an Aperol Spritz.

Welcome to Plane Lounge Life From pre-flight prosecco to proper British tea service, the UK is home to some of the best airport lounges in the world and I’ve personally tested the lot (purely for research, of course). Whether you’re flying from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, or Edinburgh, here’s my insider guide to the best airport lounges in the UK, tested, tasted, and rated by yours truly.

JetBlue has finally done it. After years of being that airline, great seats, free Wi-Fi, decent food, genuinely likeable, but no proper airport lounge, JetBlue is opening its first-ever lounge, and it’s landed exactly where it should: New York JFK Terminal 5. It’s called BlueHouse™, it opens 18 December 2025 and if you’ve ever flown JetBlue from JFK wondering where on earth you’re meant to sit, eat, work or escape the chaos… this is a very big deal.

If you’ve ever stood around at London Heathrow Terminal 2 watching your flight delay stretch longer than your patience and thought, “Is there somewhere I can escape all this chaos?”, then welcome to the club. And welcome to this review. I recently visited the Plaza Premium Lounge at Terminal 2, London Heathrow. It’s genuinely beautiful inside, impressively styled, and promises an escape from the terminal madness. But let’s be honest, airport lounges aren’t all created equal.

Let me just say it straight: I had to check this deal three times because I thought it was a typo. Right now, thanks to Black Friday, you can get airport lounge access for as little as £17.10 per visit. Not a one-off. Not a fluke. Not a dodgy hack. Proper, walk-in, sit-down, food-and-drink airport lounges. If you fly more than five return trips a year, this is one of the biggest travel upgrades you’ll make for the least money and it ends December 7th. After that, it’s go

If you’re researching Amsterdam airport lounge options, especially the KLM lounge Amsterdam for non-Schengen flights, here’s the truth I wish I’d read before my trip. KLM’s flagship Crown Lounge 52 at Amsterdam Schiphol should feel premium. It should feel calm. It should feel like a warm, blue-and-white KLM hug before boarding. Instead? It felt a bit… slecht. (That’s Dutch for bad, and honestly the kindest word I can use.) Let’s Jet straight into it.

Manchester Airport’s newly expanded Terminal 2 has improved dramatically: wider walkways, bright interiors, modern shops, bigger dining areas and a much more international feel. It finally looks like an airport ready for the 2030s. But sounding good on paper doesn’t stop Terminal 2 from being:

So when I heard about a premium, adults-only sanctuary hiding at the end of Manchester Airport’s glow-up Terminal 2, I did what any responsible travel blogger would do, I went straight in, tested all the gins (purely for research, obviously), and brought you the full low-down.

Flying home from New York JFK to London Heathrow soon? Before you queue up for your Pret flat white and gate seat, here’s a travel secret most people don’t know, you can use your Priority Pass to access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse JFK. Yes, that Clubhouse. The one usually reserved for Upper Class flyers and Virgin Gold members, with the mood lighting, cocktails, and à la carte dining that feels more “Soho House” than “airport lounge.”

There’s good news for weary travellers touching down at Heathrow Plaza Premium Lounge has officially reopened its Arrivals Lounge in Terminal 3, once again giving flyers a place to shower, recharge, and regroup before tackling London traffic or a connecting flight. Previously operated by Delta (before the airline moved to Virgin Atlantic’s Revivals Lounge in 2017), the Heathrow Arrivals Lounge has been lightly refreshed with a clean, modern look. Expect updated seating, Tube

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of airport hopping, it’s this a great airport lounge can make or break your travel day. I’ve lost count of how many lounges I’ve sipped prosecco in, but I have learned which ones are worth arriving early for (and which deserve to be left behind with your middle seat boarding pass).

British Airways has landed in the desert and it’s looking seriously good. The airline’s brand-new Dubai airport lounge, in Terminal 1 at Dubai International Airport, is where British class meets Dubai flash. Think marble, mirrors, and mezze with a side of Champagne and English Sparkling Wine.

As part of oneworld’s 25th anniversary celebrations, this lounge is not just a pit stop, it’s a full-on experience. Let’s fly straight into

Step inside and you’ll immediately feel the difference: open layout, floor-to-ceiling windows, and calm lighting that makes you forget Heathrow’s chaos below. The vibe? Understated luxury. Recently refreshed interiors with walnut tones, soft lighting, and just enough polish to feel premium without pretending it’s a first-class lounge.

Clubrooms Heathrow Terminal 3 promises a first-class pre-flight experience for Priority Pass and No1 Lounges guests, but does it actually deliver? I checked in to find out.

If you’ve ever found yourself meandering around Gatwick Airport, doing laps of the shops, eyeing up a £7 latte at Black Sheep or a £15 salad in Pret, pouncing for a seat, and forget even trying to get near a socket or USB port, then you know the struggle is real. That’s exactly why a lounge pass can feel like heaven. Today, I’m diving head first into the free buffet (having not eaten properly for days thanks to man flu) at the No1 Lounge Gatwick North Terminal – and trust me,

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) has just welcomed a brand-new addition to its passenger experience, the Aspire Executive Lounge, the very first of its kind in Italy. For frequent flyers, business travellers, or anyone wanting to start their trip with a touch of comfort, this is big news.

If you’ve ever flown through London Gatwick, you’ll know it’s… busy. Gatwick is the UK’s second-busiest airport, and while it’s efficient, it’s not exactly known for its zen vibes. That’s where airport lounges come in, Why fight for a seat at the gate, with screaming hen and stag parties when you could be relaxing in a quiet lounge instead?

There’s a new lounge in town – or more accurately, in the terminal. Escape Lounges has just opened their first Scottish location at Edinburgh Airport, and if you’re on the hunt for somewhere quiet to sit, snack, and sip before your flight, this might be one to check out.

Let’s be honest – Heathrow is one of those airports that can go from smooth sailing to “why is there a 45-minute queue for Pret?” in the blink of an eye. But there’s a silver lining: get yourself into a decent lounge and suddenly things feel much calmer (and tastier). I’ve been in and out of Heathrow more times than I care to count, and I've visited most of the Priority Pass-accessible lounges – some great, some just... there. Here’s how I rank them, based on my real visits