1. A waiting area in an airport for passengers who have already passed through security and are waiting to board their flight
We arrived at the departure lounge two hours before our flight.
Chegamos à sala de embarque duas horas antes do nosso voo.
2. A lounge facility offering comfort amenities such as seating, refreshments, and sometimes showers for departing passengers
The airline provided access to the departure lounge for first-class passengers.
A companhia aérea ofereceu acesso à sala de embarque para passageiros de primeira classe.