TAP Air Portugal (TAP) and Colombian flag carrier, Avianca, have opened a new shared Business Class lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA), to provide passengers with more comfort, convenience, and privacy during their travels.

Located in MIA’s south terminal, the 6,559 sq ft lounge has a capacity for up to 337 passengers and it will be open 24 hours a day.

Its facilities include restrooms with showers, relaxation areas, workspaces, and a children’s play area and offers a selection of food and snacks, alcoholic beverages, and regular hot and cold drinks.

Like TAP, Avianca is also a member of the Star Alliance, so access to the lounge will be available to all TAP, Avianca, and Star Alliance passengers travelling in First and Business Class.

In addition, TAP Miles&Go Navigator and Gold members, eligible Star Alliance eligible Gold members, and LifeMiles eligible Gold and Diamond members will be able to use the lounge.

For travellers who are not part of any of those reward clubs or travelling in premium classes, it will accept priority pass and offer one day passes for purchase, depending on availability and capacity.

Sofia Lufinha, TAP’s chief customer officer, said of the new facility: “Our first-ever lounge to open outside of Portugal brings a little bit of Portugal to life in Miami. Here, with all the comforts of a new Business Class lounge, our guests may also enjoy favourite foods and refreshments, including cheeses and pastries such as pastéis de nata, Portuguese red wine, vinho verde and port wine. It’s all part of TAP’s focus to deliver the most comfortable travel experience for our passengers.”