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July 31, 2008

Bad News for Frequent Fliers: Airlines Closing Lounges

Filed under: Frequent Flyer, Lounges — mike @ 12:59 pm

If you’ve ever been in the middle of a multi-leg, multi-day trip, you’re probably familiar with the small joys that a well-kept airline lounge can bring.

Unfortunately, costs keep rising on the airlines, and added fees aren’t going to make up for all of carriers’ financial struggles. In order to further cut costs, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have begun to close several of their lounges throughout the U.S.

With mergers, partnerships, and alliances, members might still be able to track down a lounge to their liking, but it’s likely that Delta Air Lines and United Airlines will not be the only major carriers to go after airport perks as a means to save money.

Visit Gadling for more on the story and the specific lounges that are closing down.

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