Dashing through London Heathrow or Moscow Sheremetyevo and need to know whether it's worth detouring to the airline lounge? Look no further than Savvy Traveller for its discriminating review of the world's top airline lounges. Facilities are ranked on a number of factors, including decor, food and beverage, business facilities, staff professionalism and courtesy and ease of access.

Lufthansa Arrivals Lounge - Frankfurt (FRA)
  This is, by far, one of the best arrival lounges we have visited. The best feature are the shower suits on Level One, which feature sizeable rooms, free pressing and L'Occitane products. Staff are very friendly, efficient and professional. The breakfast buffet is one of the best anywhere, with hot scrambled eggs, fresh meats and bread, salads, sausages and more. We loved the German potato salad. There are four work stations with desktop computers connected to the Internet. Only F class passengers qualify for the free t-mobile cards for wireless access. Staff will happily check your baggage while you enjoy the lounge. Located immediately behind the baggage claim area in Arrivals Area B, Terminal One. Open daily 0530am - 1230pm
  **The Lounge is restricted to arriving inter-continental travellers on Lufthansa (Flights LH401-799) - as long as they are F, C, SEN HON flyers.

Lufthansa Arrivals Lounge - Frankfurt Airport

 BMI Lounge - Terminal 1, Heathrow Airport (LHR)
  Dubbed Number One Heathrow, this new facility opened June 1 2009 and sits above Gate 5 in Terminal One. Spacious, quiet, calm and chic. However you better be in good shape to sprint to departing flights from the opposite end of the terminal, where BMI dispatches some flights. Available for use by international business class passengers, silver and gold members of Bmi’s loyalty scheme Diamond Club, and gold members of Star Alliance who are flying with the carrier. The lounge has a number of so-called home-from-home zones, including one with huge bed-chairs for napping. A  British-style pubs, showers, a generous buffet area and two designer coffee machines make this one of our favourite lounges at Heathrow. BMI, incidentallly, is Savvy Travellers favourite European airline.
** From July 1, Bmi will be serving hot meals in the evening in-line with its new onboard menu designed by British chef Mark Hix. The lounge is also said to stock pots of Hix’s very own ice cream concoction called “Credit Crunch”, made with caramel, honeycomb and chocolate.

Slumber chairs at BMI's Number One Heathrow

  HKG Cathay Pacific The Wing / The Pier Lounges
  One World Network
  Cathay Pacific operates two acclaimed lounges in the cavernous Hong Kong International Airport. Both count as our hands-down favourite airport lounges. The reason is simple: the unique Noodle Bar offers some of the best dan-dan noodles anywhere! But be warned that it operates only from mid-day onwards. Add to that the spaciousness of the lounge, private shower suites, private work stations, wine bar and extensive reading materials and you'll want to stay here for hours! Situated on Levels 6 and 7 (this lounge is closest to Immigration and check-in desks), The Wing offers 4,500m2 of tranquillity.
  The best perks are reserved for First Class passengers. Here, you can freshen up with a luxurious bath in The Cabanas, sample delicious cuisine in The Haven, enjoy a quiet moment with a good book in The Library.
  Located at Level 5 near gates 62-66, The Pier covers over 3900m2, and provides another alternative for First and Business Class passengers. Like The Wing, it is here that First Class passengers get their money's worth. One of the unique features at The Pier is six Day-Break Rooms. Each offers an undisturbed environment for you to enjoy a little extra privacy. Relax in front of your own TV in the legendary Balzac armchair. Useful little amenities, such as wake-up calls and waiter service with food and drinks, are also available. You can also enjoy the style and comfort of shower suites.

  JFK British Airways Terraces Lounge - Terminal 7
  One World Network (Cathay Pacific, Iberia)
  Located close to departure gates and duty free shops, this is probably one of the better lounges at the aging JFK International Airport. One reason for the higher quality is that owner British Airways is in heated competition with Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic lounge. The best perks here are reserved exclusively for British Airways premium passengers - this includes a supper buffet (for passengers departing 6pm onwards) and complimentary access to the Elemis Travel Spa (when you fly long-haul on British Airways in FIRST, Club World, or if you are an Executive Club Gold member). If you qualify for the Spa go for the Shiatsu Power Back Massage. The Terraces Lounge receives high marks for the diversity of its wine list (at least 5 were available during a recent visit) and the availability of high-speed Internet terminals. We also like the Cappuccino and Juice Bar. Snacks consist mostly of sandwiches and wraps. Lounge chairs give the lounge an informal feel. Excellent selection of international newspapers and magazines,