Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, inaugurated its second lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Starting October 13, it will welcome First and Business  Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold status customers on member airline flights departing from gates 10 to 38 in Terminal 1. Eligible United Club and Air Canada Maple  Leaf Club members may also access the lounge.  

The new lounge is conveniently located airside after immigration and security controls  in the newest part of the terminal. The sprawling but intimate space can accomodate over 300 guests across approximately 1,300 square meters. It has been designed by  the leading architecture firm, Gensler, which also designed the award-winning Star  Alliance Los Angeles airport lounge in 2013. 

Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said: “Star Alliance stands for elevating the  experience of its member airline passengers, and airport lounges play a vital role. We’re  very proud to present our new Paris lounge, which is not only a delight to experience but also thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of the modern frequent traveller.” 

With great runway views, the lounge offers ample natural light with a glass façade  running across its length, giving a sense of further largeness to the space. It continues  the design tradition of uniting the evolving desires of today’s travellers with an ambience inspired by the local touch of the destination.  

The space is enriched by local brands and artists for the quintessential French charm.  Reminiscent of the timeless Parisian aesthetics with wall mouldings and archways,  decorated with captivating black and white photographs of the Eiffel Tower, and  furnished with meticulously selected pieces by French artists, the lounge promises a  visual delight like no other. 

Standout features include a stunningly designed Welcome Bar offering a range of  beverages, an immersive Wine Bar featuring master wine maker Gerard Bertrand and  their wines from the South of France, and a Tea Salon offering an assortment from 

around the world. For business travellers who prefer a quieter space, there are private work cabins and secluded nooks throughout the lounge. 

“Our new Paris lounge expands the count of Star Alliance branded lounges to seven  worldwide and takes the airport lounge experience to new heights,” said Christian  Draeger, Star Alliance’s Vice President for Customer Experience. “Whether it is the  design, décor or the F&B experience, we have carefully curated the lounge for a multi 

sensorial experience for guests departing from the dazzling city of Paris.” 

The new Star Alliance Paris Lounge offers something for every visitor. Guests can  unwind in an abundantly lit Winter Garden or a spacious outdoor courtyard, or freshen  up in the well-appointed shower suites. 

There are two Star Alliance lounges operating in Terminal 1 now. The first lounge,  refurbished in 2019 and located prior to security on level 10, will now serve passengers departing on intra-Schengen flights from gates 50 to 78, as well as guests from various  lounge access programs departing from all gates. 

At present, 20 Star Alliance member carriers operate from Paris – CDG, offering 464 weekly departures to 34 destinations in 22 countries.