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Instead of merely passing the time getting during your layover, now you can enjoy it. Puff on a stogie in a cigar lounge in Zurich, have a local microbrew in Portland, or sip a signature cocktail in Los Angeles. We’ve rounded up the five airport bars that stand out in the crowd on Forbes.com–from international to domestic favorites.
Photo courtesy of Jay Berkowitz/LAWA Photographer