REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
A round-up of how new airport lounges, self-boarding gates and innovative airline boarding techniques are being used to improve the passenger experience.
Qantas has reopened its Hong Kong International Lounge as part of its increased investment in customer experience across the network. The aim is “to ensure customers enjoy a high level of hospitality”.
Boston Logan Airport has welcomed the opening of a new lounge by Airport Dimensions, which has partnered with JPMorgan Chase & Co. on the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, “setting a new trend in airport lounge hospitality”.
Delta Sky Club has opened a new nature-inspired lounge on the upper level of the recently-expanded G Concourse at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, “delivering a full suite of amenities and signature hospitality”.
Qatar Airways has opened the new Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad Airport. Accessible for passengers travelling in the Premium cabin, the lounge offers a range of facilities to “provide passengers with an immersive experience”.
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Airport Dimensions has opened a new airside AMBAAR Club lounge at Porto Alegre International Airport in Brazil as part of its ongoing collaboration with AMBAAR Lounge, providing a “sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere” for travellers.
On 3 April 2023, two new lounges will open at Berlin Brandenburg Airport with a completely new lounge design for Lufthansa Group Business Class passengers, status customers and Star Alliance travellers with lounge entitlement.
British Airways and American Airlines are further enhancing the passenger experience in the newly-renovated Terminal 8 at New York JFK Airport with the unveiling of the Bridge Bar in the Greenwich Lounge.
Delta has expanded its Sky Club network with the opening of an airline lounge at the newly-transformed Kansas City International Airport. The Kansas City Club features a “signature lounge experience”.
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Perth Airport has signed a concession agreement with Travel Point Group to deliver the first Gaming Point in an airport. The new gaming lounge will “offer passengers increased entertainment options”.
Star Alliance is now offering paid access to its branded lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, meaning it is available to all passengers travelling with member airlines regardless of membership status or cabin class.
Star Alliance is now offering pay-per-use access to its lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport. The lounge welcomes all Star Alliance passengers regardless of membership status or cabin class.
Emirates is ensuring passengers feel festive for the whole month of December, with seasonal food in its lounges at Dubai International Airport and onboard.
Air France has unveiled its fully redesigned lounge in Terminal 1 at Munich Airport. The updated 227sqm space is said to offer a “French-style travel experience”.
Dubai International Airport has introduced a new gaming lounge concept with the opening of Game Space. The aim is to enhance the traveller experience during dwell time at the airport.
Plaza Premium Group has opened a new lounge in London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4. The Blush Lounge is a new brand developed by Plaza Premium Group.
Airport Dimensions has opened a second sleep ’n fly lounge at Hamad International Airport. It features a range of the latest innovations in sleep technology and a choice of sleep options for travellers.
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