Virgin Atlantic's Clubhouse at Newark airport will close for refurbishment from January 31 until February 18, during which time premium passengers will be directed to the SAS lounge.
The last flight eligible for entry into the Virgin Clubhouse before the temporary closure will be VS18 on January 31, after which Upper Class passengers and gold card holders will be accommodated in the SAS lounge, located in Terminal B next to gate 60.
The lounge has wifi internet access, and guests can avail of complimentary wine and beer as well as "a wide selection of soft drinks".
Virgin says it apologises for the closure, but adds that it looks forward to welcoming passengers back to a "wonderfully improved Clubhouse in February".
In a Q&A section on the carrier's website Virgin says that "This route is very busy most of the year and it has been hard to find a quiet period to close".
For more information visit virgin-atlantic.com.
Report by Mark Caswell
