SkyTeam has announced plans for a new Lounge at Frankfurt Airport during a 25th anniversary event in Paris.
The new, branded lounge is set to open in April 2026 in Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 building, and be operated by Global Lounge Network.
Spanning 550m²; the space aims to combine modern design with comfort, and will be located on the building’s fourth floor mezzanine in the non-Schengen international zone. It will provide panoramic views, showers, high-speed internet, soundproof phone booths, a relaxation area and a VIP space.
The lounge will be available for eligible passengers on flights operated by China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
The event in Paris, which saw the global airline alliance reflect on 25 years of operation, also included an update on air-rail partnerships with both Trenitalia and Eurostar.
Having signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with both companies in 2024; the agreements were renewed in 2025, with SkyTeam member Air Europa and Trenitalia now having successfully completed a proof-of-concept (POC) in Q4 2025 covering distribution, payment and loyalty.
This POC is set to move into production shortly, with a customer-facing solution expected to launch in 2026, whilst Vietnam Airlines and Eurostar are conducting a similar POC, also covering distribution, payment and loyalty, with technical integration expected to be completed in Q1 2026.
