R
emember the days when the
thought of an airport layover
brought shudders and a sense
of dread? Today’s airports
are breaking out of that
mold—and breaking all the old
rules—to offer bespoke services
to modern travelers. From luxury
lounges, modern spas and art
museums to wine bars, gourmet
restaurants and markets filled with
fresh produce, airports around the
world are revolutionizing the travel
experience. Discover a new place
each month for your next luxe
layover.
Airport Clubs & Lounges
One of the best ways to relax
between flights is to head to
a nearby lounge. There are several
lounges in PHX T4: three US
Airways/American Club Lounges,
a British Airways Club Lounge and
an independent The Club at PHX.
The three US Airways Clubs will
become Admirals Club lounges in
coming months as a result of the US
Airways/American Airlines merger.
There is one above gates A7 ad A9
(open 6 am to 11:30 pm); one
between gates A19 and A21 (open
6 am to 8 pm); and the largest and
newly remodeled lounge above gates
B5 and B7 (open 6 am to midnight).
All three lounges offer free Wi-Fi;
wireless printing; snacks; water,
coffee, tea and soft drinks; premium
beer, wine and spirits; conference
rooms; TVs; newspapers and
magazines. The lounges are open
to those who hold a US Airways Club
membership, an American Airlines
Admirals Club membership or to
anyone who wants to pay the $50
daily charge to use the facilities.
The British Airways Club is located
at the end of the B concourse, above
Gate B22. If you have Oneworld
Emerald or Sapphire status or are
traveling on a First or Business Class
ticket on any Oneworld airline, you
may visit the British Airways lounge.
The club is open 24 hours and offers
free Wi- f