The new facility is Star Alliance’s second lounge in Guangzhou, following its first location opened in 2024. The lounge covers about 1,400 square meters (about 15,070 square feet) and has 245 seats. It also includes a 700-square-meter (about 7,535-square-foot) outdoor garden, designed to let passengers relax in a natural setting before boarding.
The lounge operates 24 hours a day and includes dedicated rest areas, sleeping capsules, private rooms and a work zone, the airline said.
An opening ceremony at Terminal 3 was attended by Ambar Franco, Star Alliance vice president for customer experience, and Chi Yaoming, deputy general manager of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, along with representatives from member airlines and the airport.
“Lounges are a key element in delivering a smooth and comfortable journey for our member airlines’ customers,” Franco said. “In line with Guangzhou’s growing role as an international hub, this lounge offers more space and upgraded facilities to provide a distinct level of comfort.”
Star Alliance said the design reinterprets Guangzhou’s Lingnan culture and natural scenery in a modern style, with a centerpiece inspired by the city flower, the kapok.
The lounge also offers a tea experience area run by a professional tea artist. Food options were developed in collaboration with Pullman Hotel and include Chinese and Western dishes, the airline said.
The lounge is available to first- and business-class passengers on Star Alliance member airlines departing from Terminal 3, as well as Star Alliance Gold members.
A total of 10 Star Alliance member airlines, including Asiana Airlines, Air China and ANA, currently serve Guangzhou Airport. The alliance operates more than 1,500 flights a week from Guangzhou, connecting 52 cities in 10 countries, Asiana said.
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