Summary:
- Plaza Premium Group has opened and will manage The Maharaja Lounge for Air India at San Francisco International Airport, enhancing the airline’s premium ground experience.
- Located near Gate A1 in the international terminal, the lounge blends Indian heritage-inspired design with contemporary hospitality to reflect the ‘New Air India Experience’.
- Featuring dedicated dining, social and relaxation spaces, the lounge offers premium travellers an elevated pre-flight experience at one of Air India’s key international gateways.
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has announced the opening of a brand-new lounge project developed for Air India at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Managed by Plaza Premium Group, The Maharaja Lounge is designed to bring the ‘New Air India Experience’ to one of Air India’s prime international hubs. Located at the international terminal near Gate A1, every design detail is curated to evoke a sense of culture, pride and timeless sophistication, setting the tone for a premium travel experience.
With seating for up to 80 guests, the lounge is open to First and Business Class travellers, as well as Maharaja Club Platinum and Gold members. The lounge is also part of the PPG affiliate network, granting PPG guests access to the facility. Blending Indian heritage-inspired design with contemporary comfort, the lounge offers a refined gateway to India before passengers even board their flight.
“It is an honour for Plaza Premium Group to partner with Air India in managing the Maharaja Lounge at SFO,” said Eric Pateman, Senior Vice President, North America, Plaza Premium Group. “We are thrilled to extend our decades of award-winning airport hospitality to one of the world’s most important West Coast gateways, delivering an unmatched standard of comfort and service to global travellers.”
The Maharaja Lounge is designed to offer a differentiated premium experience across distinct zones, including a speakeasy-inspired bar, tarmac-facing seating and dining areas, a social space that encourages conversation, and a dining area with Indian and international cuisine. The lounge reflects PPG and Air India’s shared commitment to service, comfort and a consistently elevated experience for travellers from the moment they arrive at the airport.
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