These airport experiences offer travellers access to VIP lounges while at the airport, similar to American Airlines’ Admiral’s Club.

The lounge has a business centre, complimentary drinks and snacks, a spa, shower facilities, television and more.

For international arrivals, the experience includes a greeter at the jet bridge who guides travellers through the immigration and customs process.

There are four ways to access the experience.

First is through annual subscription, which would be most appealing to locals.

Second is by flying through partner airlines, such as Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Air Jamaica, Caribbean Airways, and Air Berlin. First class passengers on these flights are automatically entitled to the service.

Travellers who are part of Airport Angels or Priority Pass can use the lounge, as well.

And finally a fourth way is to purchase a $30 ticket, which travel agents can do via hotels or tour operators.

There is a $5 commission on tickets.

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The opening is just the latest in a series of developments in Jamaica which have continued to set the destination apart from its rivals in the Caribbean.