For most of us, checking into an airport lounge is a luxury we simply can't afford. For others, it's a facility they use regularly, especially wealthy tourists and globe-trotting executives. And airport lounges do tend to be the preserve of the privileged and those traveling on business. But if your travel itinerary includes a long airport layover, then investing in a spot of R&R in a comfortable lounge can be hugely beneficial to both mind and body. This gallery explores some of the best airport lounges in the world. It lists a number of truly luxurious options, but also includes a few that are friendlier on the pocket. So, ready for departure?
Click through and find out where you can put your feet up before it's wheels up.