Emirates has opened its first-ever lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The lounge is designed “to deliver an industry-leading experience and signature hospitality”.
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A round-up of how new airport lounges, self-boarding gates and innovative airline boarding techniques are being used to improve the passenger experience.
Emirates has opened its first-ever lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The lounge is designed “to deliver an industry-leading experience and signature hospitality”.
LOT Polish Airlines plans to renovate and expand the Business Lounge Polonez at Warsaw Chopin Airport, as part of efforts to make the passenger experience “exceptional at every stage of the journey”.
Air France has reopened its fully renovated lounge at Cayenne-Félix Eboué International Airport. Customers can enjoy a bite to eat, work, or just relax in this “elegant and comfortable redesigned space”.
A new Kyra Lounge has opened at HKIA. The joint venture by Airport Dimensions, SSP, and Travel Food Services aims to redefine airport hospitality, offering a luxurious and tranquil retreat for travellers.
Content plans: Discussion on recovering bags with passengers – how do we collectively improve? The September virtual meeting will include a focus on the RUSH process for quick recovery of mishandled bags, highlighting automation, expediency and passenger visibility.
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion centring on check-in – what is the future for a seamless experience? The next in-person members meeting, taking place alongside FTE Global, will examine what future bag drops will look like, as well as tagging, capacity and flow enhancements.
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of the Metaverse and other new technologies in travel retail.
Find out more >>Content plans: Under the theme of "Transforming Air Transport”, air transport leaders from across the globe will gather in LA to learn, collaborate, and be inspired to elevate their organisation’s passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion on outbound baggage loading and movement – what will this look like in five years? November’s in-person members meeting will explore areas including loading, movement, scanning, load cells, and more.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: The final virtual members meeting of 2024 will focus on the “year in review”, while also providing an update on current Proof of Concepts and looking ahead to plans for 2025.
Find out more >>Emirates has unveiled its highly-anticipated premium lounge at Paris CDG. The exclusive 925sqm lounge aims to take premium travel to new heights, with a special focus on comfort and convenience.
Plaza Premium Group is launching the Flight Club restaurant at Kuala Lumpur International Airport T1, the third outlet in the Flight Club brand at KLIA, alongside Flight Club Signature and Flight Club Grab and Go.
Plaza Premium Lounge is presenting two art exhibitions at LHR Terminal 2 and LGW North Terminal, as part of its ‘Art and Lounge’ concept series, adding a “unique cultural dimension to the travel experience”.
Delta Air Lines has opened its newly-expanded lounge at Miami International Airport. The Delta Sky Club has added nearly 4,000 square feet and 100-plus seats – a capacity increase of more than 50%.
American Express’ newly-renovated lounge has opened in Stockholm Arlanda Airport’s T5. With its almost 700sqm of Nordic-inspired design, the lounge is American Express’ largest in the Nordic region to date.
Singapore Airlines – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – has opened a new SilverKris Lounge at Perth Airport for Business Class and qualifying frequent travellers.
oneworld and Swissport have opened new lounges at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Both lounges are located in Lounge 2 at AMS, offering travellers flying to non-Schengen destinations a luxurious place to relax.
Airport Dimensions, SSP and Travel Food Services have formed a new partnership to offer travellers an exclusive lounge destination at HKIA. Called Kyra, the new lounge is expected to open in summer 2024.
Leeds Bradford Airport has appointed international catering operator Elior to provide food and drink services for its lounges. This includes a wider range of options and brand-new technology for enhanced CX.
Delta’s premium lounge experience will bring what is described as a heightened level of service and hospitality to customers at JFK, LAX and BOS in 2024, with a “highly personalised level of service”.
Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi has opened a new Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1D, reflecting its “dedication to providing passengers with top-notch amenities and comfort during their journey”.
New York’s LaGuardia Airport has welcomed the opening of a new Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club in the state-of-the-art new Terminal B, with the support of strategic partner Airport Dimensions.
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