Star Alliance has opened its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in China for first and business class passengers.
The new Star Alliance lounge, which will also be accessible to gold status customers on member airline flights departing from Terminal 1, was unveiled on November 21, 2024.
Located in a dedicated space on the upper level of the existing airport lounge in the Terminal 1 international area, passengers will benefit from 750 square meters of space which can accommodate up to 100 guests, 24 hours a day.
“Lounges are a critical component for the effortless travel experience we aim to provide to our member airline passengers,” Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias, said. “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.”
The lounge offers views of arriving and departing aircraft, workstations, comfortable seating areas and a VIP room for group or private business meetings.
Guests can also enjoy a range of food options, with light bites and regional delights featuring local cuisine served throughout the day.
There is also a dedicated bar counter where travelers can enjoy drinks that have been specially curated for the lounge.
“The fact that Star Alliance has chosen to open its first branded lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is not only a sign of trust and support for us, but also an acknowledgment of the status of Baiyun Airport as an important international hub,” said Qi Yaoming, Deputy General Manager of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Yaoming added: “Baiyun Airport will continue to uphold the service concept of ‘Customer First’ and continuously build itself into an airline-friendly airport to provide even better service guarantees for Star Alliance and its member airlines.”
At present, 10 Star Alliance member airlines operate from Guangzhou, including Air China, ANA, Asiana Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, THAI, and Turkish Airlines, offering 774 weekly departures to 50 destinations in 10 countries.