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Original Articles

Understanding Airline Travelers’ Perceptions of Well-Being: The Role of Cognition, Emotion, and Sensory Experiences in Airline Lounges

Pages 1213-1234 | Received 15 Apr 2015, Accepted 08 Sep 2015, Published online: 29 Oct 2015

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