What Lounges Offer
Besides offering more comfortable seating, lounges usually provide complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks such as fruit, cheese, soup, pastries and breakfast items. In the United States and Canada nearly all domestic lounges offer an open bar for domestic beer, house wine and well liquor, with premium beverages such as imported beer, top-shelf liquor, high end wines and champagne available for purchase. In US states where open bars are prohibited by law (such as Massachusetts), non-premium beverages may be sold at a token rate (e.g. $1 per drink).
Other amenities typically include flight information monitors, televisions, newspapers, magazines, and business centers with desks, internet workstations, telephones, photocopiers and fax service. Complimentary wi-fi for patrons is also common.
In Asia, Europe and the Middle East, lounges (especially those for First Class passengers) can be quite luxurious, offering an extensive premium open bar, full hot and cold buffet meals, cigar rooms, spa and massage services, fitness centers, swimming pools, nap suites and showers.
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