Luxe Beat Magazine OCTOBER 2014 | Page 40

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