Global airline alliance Skyteam officially cut the ribbon on its newest branded lounge at Beijing Capital International Airport on November 15, marking its 6th dedicated lounge following in London, Istanbul, Sydney, Hong Kong and Dubai.

Jointly constructed by China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Beijing Aviation Ground Services, the lounge has been designed to offer high-end hospitality and amenities for Elite Plus, First and Business Class passengers of the 12 SkyTeam member airlines serving the airport.

SkyTeam's Beijing lounge is spanning over 800 square meters with seating for 160 guests, shower facilities are on offer -- as you'd expect of any true international-grade lounge -- with the space proper divided into various zones.

The alliance offers more than 3,700 weekly departures from Beijing Capital International Airport, operated by 12 member airlines: Aeroflot, Air France, Alitalia, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta, Garuda Indonesia, KLM, Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines and Xiamen Airlines.