Summary:
- Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality takes over operation of Verona Airport’s Catullo Lounge, offering a premium experience for travellers.
- Italian-inspired amenities: Guests enjoy local Veneto cuisine, wines, high-speed WiFi, and comfortable seating with panoramic runway views.
- Access options: Available for Business Class passengers, Priority Pass holders, and for purchase by all travellers (€42).
Verona Airport has appointed Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality (Aspire), Swissport International’s airport hospitality brand, to operate its Catullo Lounge.
The Catullo Lounge by Aspire is owned by Verona Catullo Airport as part of the SAVE Group, which manages Italy’s North-East Airport Hub. Situated after security control and featuring soft lighting, panoramic runway views, and 95 comfortable seats, the lounge provides a relaxed atmosphere designed for comfort, privacy and productivity before departure.
“We are proud to further strengthen our collaboration with Gruppo SAVE S.p.A. in Italy with the opening of the Catullo Lounge by Aspire in Verona, enhancing the overall airport experience through an attractive and high-quality pre-flight hospitality offering,” said Marina Bottelli, Managing Director Swissport Italia. “Following the launch of our lounge in Venice, this opening underlines Aspire’s commitment to the Italian market and our ambition to continue expanding our activities across premium lounges, ground handling and cargo services.”
Open daily from 06:00 to 21:00, guests can enjoy complimentary food and beverages throughout the day, with a curated offer highlighting local Veneto cuisine and wines, alongside Italian classics and vegetarian options, and a dedicated barista offering high-quality coffee and tea. Additional amenities include showers, quiet zones, workspaces, and high-speed WiFi.
The Catullo Lounge by Aspire is accessible via Business Class boarding pass (participating airlines), Priority Pass, DragonPass, MileonAir and Dreamfolks. In addition, access can be purchased directly by any traveller for €42.
“At Aspire, we’re committed to delivering the highest quality service and guest experience, so that all our guests ‘Wait Wonderful’,” said David Collyer, Global Senior Vice President, Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality. “Leveraging over three decades of experience as a world-leading provider of airport hospitality and industry leading hospitality strategic partnerships with EHL, the Institute of Hospitality & more. We’re delighted to be working with the SAVE Group and Verona Catullo Airport on this latest project and look forward to collaborating with them to provide guests with a relaxing lounge experience pre-flight.”
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