Contract lounges and Priority Pass lounges offer the most accessible lounge experience at the airport – regardless of airline or travel class, and can be accessed with Priority Pass, credit card access, or for an entrance fee. This page compiles all contract lounge reviews from miles-around: personal accounts from airline-independent lounges worldwide, rated based on amenities, food and beverage offerings, cleanliness, quietness level, and value for money.
Lounges in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas were tested – including the iGA Lounge Istanbul, LuxxLounge Frankfurt, BER Lounge Tegel, Lounge Tempelhof Berlin, The Lounge Leipzig/Halle, Airport Lounge World Munich, Hugo Junkers Lounge Düsseldorf, Plaza Premium Lounge Kuala Lumpur, Al Maha Lounge Doha, marhaba Lounge Singapore Terminal 1, The Lounge Cancún, and the Tallinn Airport LHV Lounge. The reports help frequent flyers and travelers with Priority Pass or credit card access assess whether a visit before their next flight is truly worthwhile.
The marhaba Lounge in Singapore Terminal 1 is one of the lounges at Singapore Changi Airport that is open to many travellers – whether they hold a business class ticket, are members of a lounge programme, or pay for access. We visited it before our flight to find out whether it offers a relaxing alternative to the terminal or falls short of expectations.
On our flight from Berlin to Singapore, we had a layover of several hours in Istanbul and used the time to try out the iGA Lounge Istanbul in the international departure area. The lounge is known for its large size, wide range of food and various areas. Whether the visit was really worthwhile, whether the iGA Lounge Istanbul is one of the best Priority Pass lounges worldwide and how well we were able to relax there quickly became apparent during our stay.
Before our return flight to Germany, we took the opportunity to relax once more at Cancún Airport. Terminal 4 is home to The Lounge Cancún (Air Transat). After check-in and security, we looked for a place to spend our last few hours in Mexico relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of the terminal. Read our review to find out whether the lounge lived up to our expectations.
If you are looking for an alternative to the Lufthansa lounges in Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport, you may find yourself in the LuxxLounge Frankfurt. The airline-independent lounge is located before the security checkpoint, which can be practical for some travellers, while for others it significantly restricts comfort. But what can visitors expect inside? What are the facilities like, what is on offer and is it worth a visit? In our review, we take a close look at the LuxxLounge Frankfurt.
The BER Lounge Tegel at Berlin Brandenburg Airport offers travelers a relaxing break before their flight. Whether you're a status customer or a Priority Pass holder, those granted access benefit from a solid food offering, comfortable seating, and good Wi-Fi. Here we show you where the lounge is located, who has access, and what to expect in terms of amenities, food, and drinks.
After an eventful holiday in beautiful Estonia, it was unfortunately time to fly back home. Tallinn Airport is very small, but it does have a frequent flyer lounge: the Tallinn Airport LHV Lounge.
At the end of 2023, the time had finally come: The Lounge Leipzig/Halle opened at my home airport, Leipzig/Halle. During the coronavirus pandemic, the Lufthansa lounges in Leipzig and at many other smaller airports in Germany were completely shut down. And even when travel activity picked up again in 2022, the lounges remained closed. So it was welcome news to discover this new lounge and see what it had to offer before my flight from Leipzig to Frankfurt.
After more than a week, our stay in Malaysia was unfortunately already over. Before flying with Singapore Airlines via Singapore to Bangkok, we were able to relax in the Plaza Premium Lounge Kuala Lumpur before our departure. Find out what the lounge in the international departures area of Terminal 1 has to offer and how to access it in our lounge review.
The Tempelhof Lounge at BER Airport is the second large airport lounge at the new capital city airport. We were privileged to visit it before our early morning flight with Turkish Airlines. Find out what we liked about the lounge and where there might still be room for improvement in our lounge review.
Whether it's long wait times or an early arrival at the airport, there are many reasons to pass the time at the airport. While Hamad International Airport in Doha already offers many options, the most comfortable option is certainly one of the airport lounges. On our way to the island paradise of the Maldives, we visited the Al Maha Lounge Doha. Find out in our lounge review whether a visit, or even the admission price, is worth it.
With Airport Lounge World, Munich Airport offers a modern and exclusive premium-class lounge. We visited the 1,700-square-meter lounge area, located in the non-Schengen area of Terminal 1 (Concourse B) at Munich Airport, on our way to Doha.
The Hugo Junkers Lounge Düsseldorf is the only lounge in Terminal B of Düsseldorf Airport. Since my flight with Aegean Airlines to Athens was also scheduled to depart from this terminal, I decided to visit the Hugo Junkers Lounge. Find out if my decision was the right one in our lounge review.
After a relaxing holiday at the turn of the year 2019/20, we visited the La Valette Club Lounge Malta before flying back to Leipzig with Lufthansa. You can read about what to expect in the contract lounge and what the food and drink offer looks like in our lounge review.
After our weekend trip to Italy's unofficial capital, we visited the Piemonte Lounge in Turin before our return flight. Find out what our stay in the contract lounge was like and what amenities and service you can expect in the following lounge review.