Super-luxe airport lounges that may make you miss your flight

By Shivani Vora, CNN
10 minute read
Updated 9:20 AM EST, Tue February 5, 2019
<strong>Over-the-top airline lounges: </strong>This set includes Qantas First Class Lounge at Sydney International Airport. Designed using Feng Shui principles, the lounge has no corners (aside from floor-to-ceiling windows).
Over-the-top airline lounges: This set includes Qantas First Class Lounge at Sydney International Airport. Designed using Feng Shui principles, the lounge has no corners (aside from floor-to-ceiling windows).
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<strong>Spa garden: </strong>There's a garden to greet guests at Qantas' entrance, and there are also myriad plants in the space's spa.
Spa garden: There's a garden to greet guests at Qantas' entrance, and there are also myriad plants in the space's spa.
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<strong>Emirates First Class Lounge in Concourse A at Dubai International Airport: </strong>The lounge's design is opulent, the calm yet rich tone set in gold and red hues.
Emirates First Class Lounge in Concourse A at Dubai International Airport: The lounge's design is opulent, the calm yet rich tone set in gold and red hues.
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<strong>Epic relaxation:</strong> A spacious quiet area with day beds, plush blankets and pillows is one option. Another is a visit to the dedicated Moet & Chandon Champagne lounge.
Epic relaxation: A spacious quiet area with day beds, plush blankets and pillows is one option. Another is a visit to the dedicated Moet & Chandon Champagne lounge.
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<strong>United Polaris Lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport:</strong> The only lounge from a U.S. airline to make our list, this space is hip and minimalistic, designed to impress.
United Polaris Lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport: The only lounge from a U.S. airline to make our list, this space is hip and minimalistic, designed to impress.
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<strong>Siesta: </strong>Fliers can look forward to luxuries like ten private daybeds outfitted with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.
Siesta: Fliers can look forward to luxuries like ten private daybeds outfitted with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.
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<strong>Cathay Pacific's The Pier First Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport: </strong>A fine way to pass the time between flights, Cathay's flagship offers foot massages for guests intent on relaxing and a well-appointed business center for those needing to catch up on email.
Cathay Pacific's The Pier First Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport: A fine way to pass the time between flights, Cathay's flagship offers foot massages for guests intent on relaxing and a well-appointed business center for those needing to catch up on email.
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<strong>The Pantry: </strong>Expect much more than cheese cubes and snack mix from Cathay's buffet tables.
The Pantry: Expect much more than cheese cubes and snack mix from Cathay's buffet tables.
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<strong>Lufthansa First Class Lounge at Frankfurt International Airport: </strong>This 200,000 square foot space is actually located in a building separate from the main airport. Security detail is part of the wow factor.
Lufthansa First Class Lounge at Frankfurt International Airport: This 200,000 square foot space is actually located in a building separate from the main airport. Security detail is part of the wow factor.
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<strong>Fine dining:</strong> The restaurant features seasonally inspired food courtesy of the high-end catering company Do & Co.
Fine dining: The restaurant features seasonally inspired food courtesy of the high-end catering company Do & Co.
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