The World's 10 Best Airport Lounges

What we have here is a good news/bad news situation: The bad news is that with the double whammy of flight delays and snarled airport security, travelers are likely to spend more time in airports than ever before. The good news is airports are growing more attractive if you can get into posh passenger lounges, where options for eating, drinking, working and relaxing abound.

Here are 10 airport lounges where you won't mind being grounded:

SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL, United Airlines Red Carpet Club. The largest lounge in SFO's glittering, circa-2000 international terminal, this business-class redoubt has a large expanse devoted to work cubicles; a sweeping runway view for people who'd rather daydream; and a hosted bar good for two free drinks. The only downside is the minimalist food offerings. Downstairs, United(UAL Quote) has a smaller, quieter, gracious first-class lounge graced with art pieces. The Red Carpet Club is open daily from 8 a.m. till 10:30 p.m. Located in the international terminal, just past security, up one floor. ...