British Airways has opened new lounges at Miami International Airport and Dubai International Airport, the carrier announced Friday. The new spaces are part of the airline's £7 billion "transformation program," which includes investments in redesigned lounges, like those also unveiled at London Gatwick, Lagos, Singapore, Seattle and Washington Dulles.
The Miami lounge covers 13,000 square feet and is the largest lounge outside of London solely operated by BA, according to the carrier. It is located in Terminal E above the departure gates and includes a centerpiece bar with views of the airfield, a dining room for first-class passengers, a self-service dining area, "focus pods," a lowered central lounge with partitions for private space and two shower suites.
The Dubai lounge is located in Terminal 1 and spans nearly 5,800 square feet. It includes a bar, a self-service dining area, a designated dining room for first-class customers and a Coffee Planet, a United Arab Emirates-founded coffee brand.
Access to the lounges is available to British Airways customers traveling in first or business class, British Airways Club loyalty members with Silver status and above, and Oneworld customers with Sapphire status and above, according to the carrier.