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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ted Thornhill

American Airlines opens new lounges that are ‘like hotels’, with spa-style showers and fireplaces

Passengers will be surrounded by 'natural materials, warm woods and organic textures'. Above is a Flagship lounge fireplace - (American Airlines)

American Airlines has opened an “oasis” at Philadelphia International Airport — two connected lounges one-and-a-half times as big as a hockey rink that the carrier claims feel more like hotels than airports, with spa-style showers and cozy fireplaces.

The new Flagship and Admirals Club lounges, which share a reception area, are located in the A-West terminal between gates A15 and A16 and replace the Admirals Club lounge in the A-East terminal.

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