No.1 Traveller’s Birmingham Airport lounge will welcome passengers travelling with United Airlines, with a new partnership announced today.

United Airlines BusinessFirst passengers and Star Alliance Gold Members will be invited to enjoy all the facilities of the Birmingham lounge, which opened in October 2012.

As the largest public lounge in the airport, No.1 Birmingham offers passengers an innovative range of facilities including a bistro serving a range of freshly-prepared hot and cold dishes, and a fully-tended bar serving complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks. Guests can also take advantage of complimentary newspapers, glossy magazines and unlimited, free Wi-Fi.

With over 100 seats, a double-height ceiling, large windows with runway views and a mezzanine level the lounge is well-equipped to offer a relaxing pre-flight environment. For travellers looking for a little extra, the lounge excels in premium pre-flight hospitality. A la Carte dishes, champagne and cocktails are available*, as well as Champagne Packages for any special occasion.  No.1 Birmingham also caters to business travellers with a work-friendly environment, including a meeting room supported by a travel concierge service and in-lounge foreign exchange.

Howard Ebison, Head of Commercial at No.1 Traveller, said: “It’s exciting to be able to announce our latest airline partnership at Birmingham and we look forward to hosting United Airlines passengers in our new lounge at Birmingham Airport. Our guests will be able to enjoy a fantastic range of pre-flight services which demonstrate the best there is on offer. Whether they are flying for business or leisure, passengers can be sure that they will start their trip as relaxed as they mean to go on.”

John Garside, UK Regional Sales Manager, from United Airlines added:  “United Airlines is pleased to be able to offer our customers access to the No.1 Traveller lounge at Birmingham Airport, which provides a relaxed environment, complimentary refreshments and free Wi-Fi.”