{"id":36624,"date":"2026-09-21T17:47:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T17:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=36624"},"modified":"2026-09-21T17:52:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T17:52:19","slug":"star-alliance-paris-charles-de-gaulle-lounge-retains-skytrax-worlds-best-airline-alliance-lounge-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/news\/airports\/star-alliance-paris-charles-de-gaulle-lounge-retains-skytrax-worlds-best-airline-alliance-lounge-title\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Lounge Retains Skytrax World\u2019s Best Airline Alliance Lounge Title"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Lounge has once again been named the World\u2019s Best Airline Alliance Lounge at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, marking the lounge\u2019s third consecutive win in the category. The Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport also secured second place, with Star Alliance taking both the top two spots in this year\u2019s category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest accolade continues a decade-long track record of being the world\u2019s best for Star Alliance lounges across the global travel industry, reflecting the Alliance\u2019s continued focus on elevating customer journeys and its commitment to making multi-airline travel more effortless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award was presented at a ceremony at The Langham Hotel in London, bringing together airline leaders and senior representatives from across the global aviation industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating the recognition, Star Alliance Vice President – Customer Experience Ambar Franco said: \u201cWe are incredibly proud to see our Paris Charles de Gaulle Lounge recognized as the World\u2019s Best Airline Alliance Lounge for a third consecutive year, and our Los Angeles lounge securing second place. This recognition reflects the continued commitment of our member airlines, teams, and partners to creating experiences that help journeys flow more effortlessly. We want every touchpoint to feel intuitive, welcoming and connected, helping bring greater harmony to the multi-airline experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Located in Terminal 1 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, the 1,300-square-metre Star Alliance lounge opened in October 2023. The lounge combines contemporary design with distinctive French touches, offering travelers a range of spaces to relax, work and dine before their flight. Among its signature features are a dedicated welcome bar, an immersive wine section inspired by France\u2019s rich wine culture and views across the airport\u2019s runway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport also ranked second in the World\u2019s Best Airline Alliance Lounge category, further recognizing the strength of Star Alliance\u2019s lounge experience across its network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said: \u201cWe are pleased to congratulate Star Alliance for winning the World\u2019s Best Airline Alliance Lounge award for their lounge at Terminal 1, Paris CDG Airport, and also for securing the second place for the Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport. These awards underline Star Alliance\u2019s continued efforts to deliver a well – coordinated airport experience that appeals to today\u2019s international customers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accepting the award on behalf of Star Alliance, Virginie Auriol, Star Alliance France – Managing Director, said: \u201cIt is a great honor to accept this award on behalf of everyone who has helped make our Paris lounge exceptional. Since opening in 2023, the lounge has become an important part of the Star Alliance experience at Paris Charles de Gaulle, and seeing it recognized by travelers for a third consecutive year is incredibly rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known as the \u201cOscars of the aviation industry,\u201d the Skytrax World Airline Awards are based on an independent international passenger survey and recognize excellence across the global aviation industry. The awards are determined by the votes of travelers from around the world and are widely regarded as a benchmark for airline and airport customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At present, 21 Star Alliance member airlines serve Paris: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, ITA Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, SWISS, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines. Together, they operate more than 800 weekly flights to over 30 destinations across more than 20 countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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