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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.”

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.

British Airways has just brought a wave of Miami luxury energy to the skies with the opening of its brand-new British Airways Lounge at Miami International Airport and it might just redefine what airport luxury looks like in the US.

United Airlines will operate a new 737 MAX service from Newark to Glasgow, providing another transatlantic option for UK travellers. This route adds capacity and flexibility for passengers looking to fly between the US and Scotland. Frequent flyers will benefit from additional miles and loyalty opportunities. The new service highlights the growing range of UK-US flights available in 2025.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has unveiled its brand-new Aspire Lounge, marking a major upgrade in pre-flight comfort and convenience. Part of a £9 million terminal enhancement, the lounge now offers more space, improved amenities, and a stylish environment for travellers. If you want to make the most of it, Priority Pass with 30% off is the easiest way to access the lounge without worrying about availability or paying full price.

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

One of the biggest transformations slated for 2025 is the overhaul of Heathrow Terminal 3’s independent lounges. The comprehensive upgrade promises an exciting shift for travelers using services like Priority Pass or DragonPass as well as premium passengers flying with airlines lacking dedicated lounges.

DragonPass is a global airport lounge access programme that promises entry to over 1,300 lounges worldwide, including some right here in the UK. It’s often bundled with premium bank accounts or credit cards – think Barclays Avios Rewards or the Revolut Ultra plan. You download the DragonPass app, show your membership at the lounge desk, and – theoretically – in you go.

Okay, let me preface this by saying: don’t do what I did. Unless you like being awake at 3 AM, wandering around a foreign city mildly hallucinating from exhaustion, and realizing half the shops are closed. But also—yes, do exactly what I did, because this was one of the most random, exhausting, and unexpectedly beautiful day trips I’ve ever taken. If you’ve ever googled “day trips from London to Europe,” chances are you found Paris, Amsterdam, maybe even Brussels. Cute. Effi

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