Star Alliance has inaugurated its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China. Effective immediately, this lounge will be accessible to First and Business class travelers, as well as Star Alliance Gold status members flying with member airlines from Terminal 1.
The newly established Star Alliance lounge occupies a designated area on the upper level of the existing GBIA lounge within the international section of Terminal 1, providing exclusive access to guests of Star Alliance member airlines. Conveniently located near the departure gates for these airlines, the lounge boasts an open design and encompasses 750 square meters, accommodating up to 100 visitors. It operates 24 hours a day, catering to travelers with diverse flight schedules.
“Lounges play a vital role in delivering the seamless travel experience we strive to offer our member airline passengers,” stated Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias. “As a significant strategic hub in Asia, Guangzhou is an essential gateway for our travelers. We are thrilled to launch our first lounge in Asia, recognizing the continent’s importance to the growth of aviation both now and in the future.”
Qi Yaoming, the Deputy General Manager of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, remarked that the decision by Star Alliance to establish its inaugural branded lounge in Asia at their airport signifies not only a strong endorsement and confidence in their operations but also highlights Baiyun Airport’s role as a significant international hub. He emphasized that Baiyun Airport will persist in adhering to the service philosophy of ‘Customer First’ and will strive to enhance its reputation as an airline-friendly airport, thereby providing superior service support for Star Alliance and its member airlines.
The Star Alliance branded lounge has been developed through a collaboration between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and its member airlines. Managed by Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Business Travel Service Co., Ltd, this new lounge is anticipated to significantly enhance the airport’s support services and elevate the travel experience for international travelers.
In light of Guangzhou’s increasing prominence as a key travel hub in Asia, Star Alliance is set to inaugurate a new branded lounge in the forthcoming Terminal 3 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Currently, ten member airlines of Star Alliance operate from Guangzhou, including Air China, ANA, Asiana Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, THAI, and Turkish Airlines, collectively offering 774 weekly flights to 50 destinations across ten countries.
