Travel therapy
This year has seen volcanic ash, strikes and delays - air travel has become extremely stressful so why not let an airport spa take the strain? And you don’t even have to take your clothes off...
We are all used to weather delays and the occasional airport strike, but who would have thought volcanic ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland would be responsible for closing down airspace across Europe?
Today, passengers are getting used to being left in limbo at airports around the world as they try to navigate their way home dodging acts of God, strikes and regular delays.
If you find yourself stranded during your next business trip or holiday it might be worth checking out some of the new travel spas which have opened around the world.
British Airways have teamed up with Elemis to offer customers exclusive treatments and skin-therapies at selected airport lounges including London Heathrow Terminal 5 in Departures South, T5B, Arrivals, Heathrow Terminal 3 and at New York JFK Terminal 7.
Complimentary treatments are available for First and Club World customers and Gold Executive Club members flying long haul.
Elemis aims to bring a new concept in travel spa and skin-therapies to rejuvenate your skin, awaken your senses and refresh you on your forward journey.
The new range of 15-minute treatments, exclusively designed for British Airways, features innovative massage techniques for men and women, specifically devised for travel - and you don’t have to take your clothes off.
On departure, treatments are designed to aid sleep and relaxation, calming you so that your on-board experience is enhanced. On arrival, treatments are designed to re-awaken, energise and uplift you for the day ahead.
British Airways, Elemis spa at London's Heathrow Airportrt
Elemis travel spa menu
Travel spa and skin-therapies on an intelligent massage chair
* 15 minutes
Stress-Away Shoulder to Scalp - A deeply relaxing massage sequence that opens up your shoulders
Flying Feet - Your feet are gently cleansed with warm Lime mitts.
Exotic Hand and Arm Re-Energiser - Stretch out your palms, from the tips of your fingers to your upper arm with this Thai massage sequence.
Elemis Spot-On Power Back Massage* 15 minutes
- Kneeling upright, fully clothed, your body sinks into our ergonomic massage chair that helps stretch out and release your spine.
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For the first time in aviation history you can now indulge in an invigorating shower at 43,000 feet with Emirates.
Located on the upper deck of the Emirates A380, in front of the First Class cabin are two exquisitely designed onboard Showers enabling its First Class customers to arrive at their destination refreshed.
Emirates shower spa
For the first time in aviation history you can now indulge in an invigorating shower at 43,000 feet with Emirates.
Located on the upper deck of the Emirates A380, in front of the First Class cabin are two exquisitely designed onboard Showers enabling its First Class customers to arrive at their destination refreshed.
The Emirates signature Timeless Spa products has a choice of two shower kits - The Timeless Spa Revive Kit and The Timeless Spa Relax kit. This range has been designed exclusively for Emirates at the world-renowned Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, using only the finest natural and indigenous ingredients.
Etihad and Six Senses.
Etihad's and Six Senses Business Class Spa
Etihad has extended its in-flight service to incorporate Six Senses Spas for First and Business Class passengers in flight and in transit.
Treatments combine some Six Senses signature therapies and Asian-inspired treatments.
Also on offer is a beauty menu and some pure pampering that in the hands of a team of experienced therapists.
So, next time you’re caught in the eye of a storm or delayed by volcanic ash search out the nearest spa, close your eyes and relax…
The cows have a new home in Virgin Atlantic's clubhouse at London's Gatwick
Airport which has added a brand new Cowshed Spa for its passengers. "Cowshed
Spa" sounds like an oxymoron, like that other British invention Shabby Chic, but
the premium spa brand was named for the original purpose of the building that
houses its first location, at the Babington Hotel in Somerset county. (There are
no cows there now.)
Its six locations in England include one in the London Heathrow clubhouse,
where passengers can get treatments like hot stone facials and full-body salt
scrubs.
Hub of airport spa action...
London Heathrow
Be Relax who provide relaxation and beauty services in airports around the world recently opened a pre-flight relaxation haven at London's Heathrow Terminal 5B. Be Relax offers a pampering range of spa treatments specifically designed for long-haul travellers.
We recommend skin rejuvenating Anti-Jet Lag Facial and the sleep inducing Be Feet Leg and Foot Massage, which uses reflexology techniques.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Back To Life is located on Departures level between the E-Gates and the F-Gates, offers 10 and 20-minute chair massages and aqua massage treatments. An aqua massage involves the client lying in a special bed-like canister fully clothed while pulsating water jets move back and forth over the body.
Xpressspa is conveniently located on the first floor in Departure Lounge 2. It is open daily from 7am until 8 pm and no appointment is necessary.
Changi Airport, Singapore
Rainforest Lounge is a thematic lifestyle lounge designed to look just like a tropical rainforest. Decorated with tropical flora and fauna coupled with natural sounds and soothing music, the lounge offers a place to relax after a long flight. Facilities and services include Jacuzzi, showers and massage. Rainforest Lounge is located at the 3rd storey, West Wing(near gate C1), in the Transit Area of Terminal 1.
Ambassador Transit Lounge located at the Ambassador Transit Hotel, offers access to swimming Pool & Pool Bar (Terminal 1), Hair, Beauty & Aromatherapy (Terminal 2), a gym (Terminal 1), and shower facilities (Terminal 1 and 2)
Oliver Thambo Airport, Johannesburg
The InterContinental Airport Sun Hotel has recently opened a health and wellness spa on the 8th Floor of the hotel. The spa offers a comprehensive range of health, skin and body treatments.
JFK International Airport, New York
Xpressspa has several locations in Terminal 1 Departures and Arrivals, Terminal 4, Terminal 7, and Terminal 1 Kiosk. Xpresspa offers massages, nail care, skin care and waxing.
Molton Brown Travel Spa is located in British Airways Terminal 7 and offers complimentary spa treatments to their customers travelling First Class and Club World, as well as to gold cardholders.
The Oasis Day Spa is located at the Jet Blue Airways Terminal 6 has a wide variety of treatments that are customised for travellers. The full-service spa features massage, skin care, and nail care treatments. A retail store is located on the premises.
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