Cathay Pacific’s The Pier First Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport ranked first with a satisfaction score of 97.55%, and was followed by ANA Suite Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport with 96.19%.
Published on Oct. 6 as part of the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, the list marks the first time the magazine has invited readers to vote for their favorite airport lounges. The publication explains that scores reflect overall average satisfaction levels.
Air France’s La Première Lounge at Paris–Charles de Gaulle was Europe’s highest-ranked entry, placing fifth with 92.14%. The Turkish Airlines Business Lounge at Istanbul Airport was seventh with 91.26%, and No 1 Lounge at London Heathrow’s Terminal 2 was ninth with 89.18%.
The Hong Kong and Tokyo lounges also finished ahead of Dubai’s premium facilities, with Emirates First Class Lounge taking third place and Emirates Business Lounge fourth.
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Cathay Pacific’s The Pier First Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport features private day suites. Photo courtesy of Cathay Pacific |
Cathay Pacific describes The Pier as a space designed around care and tranquility.
Its facilities include eight private day suites overlooking the runway, furnished with daybeds, reading lights, and privacy curtains, and offering personalized massage treatments, shower suites, and secluded workspaces.
ANA likewise presents its Suite Lounges at Haneda as relaxed spaces with seating options that offer privacy. Its facilities include shower rooms, a napping area in Terminal 2 and massage chairs in Terminal 3. The ranking does not specify which terminal’s ANA Suite Lounge received the award.
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ANA Suite Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, which ranked second in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 global airport lounge rankings. Photo courtesy of ANA |
Dining extends beyond a quick snack. Cathay’s published lounge guide lists a seasonal à la carte menu combining Asian and international cuisines at The Pier’s Dining Room, while the Pantry serves lighter bites.
At Haneda, ANA’s SUITE DINING service offers set meals that vary by time of day, alongside buffet selections and a noodle bar, the airline’s lounge guide shows.
Entry depends on cabin class or frequent-flyer status.
Cathay’s access rules admit eligible first-class passengers and selected Cathay and oneworld Emerald members to The Pier.
ANA’s eligible visitors include first-class passengers on ANA Group or Star Alliance-operated flights and ANA Diamond Service members.
Hong Kong secured another place in the magazine’s top 10 through Cathay Pacific’s The Wing Business Lounge, which ranked tenth with 87.62%.
