# VIP Lounge-Booking Apps The LoungeBuddy App Helps Air Travelers Get Airport Lounge Access By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-14 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-lounge-access References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/371723/An-App-That-Lets-You-Book-A-VIP-Lounge-In-Any-Airport-Around-The-World/) & [loungebuddy](http://www.loungebuddy.com/) This travel app gives you airport lounge access at airports all around the world. Perfect for frequent fliers and VIP lounge regulars, the LoungeBuddy app helps you make a booking and improve your lounge experience. Developed by a startup based in San Francisco, LoungeBuddy locates all the VIP lounges in the airport and lets you know which ones are free, available for a discounted price or a small fee. Those seeking airport lounge access create a profile including membership status, flight itinerary and credit card details. Users can browse lounges and [book them through the smartphone application](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airlines-mobile-app). Reviews from other users are also included. Compatible for iOS and Android devices, the mobile app is free to download. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Airport Lounge-booking Apps:** The popularity of LoungeBuddy has created a market for other similar apps to develop, creating opportunities for startups to provide innovative features and benefits ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Hospitality:** Existing travel companies can partner with lounge-booking apps as a value-added service to their customers - **Technology:** The success of LoungeBuddy shows the potential for technology companies to innovate in the travel industry by creating apps that provide seamless experiences for travelers - **Fintech:** LoungeBuddy's integration of credit card details presents an opportunity for FinTech companies to partner with lounge-booking apps to streamline payment processes for airport lounges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feature-Rich Airport Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byair-app.md) - [Stylish Airport Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clubhouse.md) - [Luxuriously Revamped Airport Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chase-sapphire-lounge1.md) - [Travel Buddy Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripbff.md) - [Curated Flight Deal Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-going-app.md) - [Romantic Getaway Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovu.md) - [Premium Travel Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingle-pass.md) - [Exclusive Hawaiian Airport Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-airlines-2.md) - [Travel Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floo.md)