At the World Travel Awards 2025, the Star Alliance Los Angeles Lounge again took home top honors as North America’s Leading Airport Lounge. It was the lounge’s sixth straight win in the category. The lounge received the award on October 4, during the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony, held on the island of Port Lucia.
The Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has repeatedly been given accolades industry-wide. Across 18,000 square feet, the lounge features outdoor fire pits, a water wall, and panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills. Whether daytime or evening, travelers can enjoy a space to work, unwind, or dine. The lounge also has well-appointed shower suites to freshen up before take-off.
Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said: “Our commitment at Star Alliance is to create seamless and connected journeys for travelers, and our lounges play an important role in this. This recognition is especially meaningful, reflecting the trust of travellers and industry experts and the continued excellence of the LAX lounge. We’re proud to see it honoured as a leader year after year.”
He added: “This achievement is thanks to the dedicated team whose hard work keeps the LAX lounge running smoothly every day, and to our member airlines whose collaboration has been instrumental to its success.”
Star Alliance also offers paid access to the lounge for those who might otherwise be ineligible. Star Alliance Lounge Access vouchers can be purchased on staralliance.com, and are valid for a specific date.
JetBlue is expanding its network, adding tropical destinations while bolstering its presence in Boston and New York City. The new routes include trips across Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The flights begin just before winter’s arrival.
The routes begin just in time for tropical winter getaways
Qatar Airways, recently named World’s Best Airline for the ninth time, will construct a premium lounge at the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The 15,000 square foot space will be the airline’s first dedicated lounge in New York City and the United States.
The New Terminal One, currently being constructed at sites now inhabited by Terminal 1 and the prior Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, seeks to turn the airport into an international gateway to the New York metro area and the United States.
From towering canyons to crystal-clear lakes and geothermal wonders, America is home to some of the world’s most incredible landscapes. But which natural landmarks are the most beloved? To find out, the team at Betway Online Slots analyzed 150 natural wonders across the U.S. and Canada, ranking them based on annual Google searches, social media mentions, and online ratings.
Unsurprisingly, the Grand Canyon claimed the top spot. Formed over millions of years by the Colorado River, this wonder continues to draw in travelers from all over the world. With 12 million annual Google searches, more than 208,000 TikTok hashtags, and 4.5 million Instagram posts, its popularity is unmatched. Backed by a near-perfect Google rating of 4.8 from over 60,000 reviews, the Grand Canyon more than lives up to its reputation.
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