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CATHAY PACIFIC has opened a new lounge, The Deck (a former Dragonair lounge) at Gate 16. Operated by Sodexo, the facility features familiar favourites such as the Noodle Bar and a unique offering among the carrier’s other Hong Kong lounges in the form of The Terrace – an open-ceiling, L-shaped veranda that overlooks the airport’s apron, taxiways and northern runway. cathaypacific.com BANGKOK AIRWAYS’ new Boutique Lounge and the Blue Ribbon Club at Suvarnabhumi International Airport are located opposite Gate D7 at the airport’s concourse D. Boutique Lounge offers 120 seats and features a computer room, newspapers and snacks such as popcorn. The smaller Blue Ribbon Club has 50 seats, also featuring a selection of hot foods, a private shower room and a massage service. bangkokair.com

MALAYSIA AIRLINES has reopened its Satellite Golden Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport following months of renovation. The space has a total of 455 seats in the business and first class areas with a Malaysian heritage-inspired design. There is a Laksa Bar, local and international buffet counters, a barista and a sports bar, as well as a meeting room, Muslim prayer room, family area and smoking room. malaysiaairlines.com LUFTHANSA recently opened a new lounge in Departure Area A, Terminal 1 of Milan Malpensa Airport. The 117seat facility has furniture designed by Swiss firm Vitra and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views over the airport apron. The central bar serves barista-brewed coffee, and there is a Coffee Corner at the lounge entrance. Food options comprise Italian aperitifs, finger food and made-to-order dishes from the open kitchen. lufthansa.com