#new lounge

Illuminati – A High Energy Resto-Lounge Opens its Door in BKC

Mumbai, January 2019: Set amidst the bustling city of Mumbai with a backdrop of the sea link, Illuminati is sure to create an uproar amongst everyone. With stellar interiors and eloquent decor, the new resto-lounge is geared up to set the tone for your perfect night out in the heart of BKC. Helmed by Mr. Akhilesh Rao and Chef Abhijit Berde, the fine-dine space will be serving an amalgamation of…

China Airlines reopens lounge in Taipei's Taoyuan Terminal 2

China Airlines has a fairly phenomenal lounge in Terminal 1 of Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport. Designed by Ray Chen back in 2014, the larger of the three loungesis a beautiful designer heaven, featuring both a business class and VIP section that was inspired by the Song Dynasty with a conceptual use of a “southern china style garden.” However, the second lounge, smaller and situated in…

Turkish Airlines New IAD Washington DC Lounge

October saw Turkish Airlines‘ first lounge open in the United States, reinforcing the carrier’s commitment to its global network. Covering 5,000sq ft the lounge can play host to 120 guests for the airline’s business class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members. This certainly is a more intimate designer space than fellow Star Alliance carrier Lufthansa’s lounge in Terminal B in Dulles airport.

Work About To Commence On Qantas Brisbane International Premium Lounge

  Qantas today announced it is starting construction on its new Brisbane lounge in a few weeks in a bid to “redefine the travel experience.” It follows hot on the heels of the airline’s development of their award-winning Hong Kong and SingaporeLounges. The airline has opted to combine the two current lounges (First and Business) into a single International Premium Lounge, which will welcome its…

British Airways Updates First Class Lounge At Heathrow

British Airways today announced the refurbishment to the airline’s First lounge in Heathrow Terminal 5 eligible to First customers and Gold Executive Club members. The announcement comes just weeks after the announcement of their new Singapore loungedesign. The new interiors will include “new contemporary and stylish furniture throughout the lounge, plush new carpets, re-sanded, waxed and…

XiamenAir Open New Flagship Lounge In Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport Terminal 3

Just last week, XiamenAir, a SkyTeam member, opened up its new ‘Flagship’ lounge in Xiamen Airport Terminal 3, for its premium customers, in a bid to become another formidable international player in the Chinese market.

The new designer led lounge follows the recent international expansion plans, including the upcoming Cebu, Melbourne and Vancouver routes for the airline, operated by its new…

The lounge which can seat up to 500 guests in comfort, has been designed on an ‘East-meets-West’ philosophy with an ambition to offer “world-class hospitality blended with Eastern charm.” The new No.77 lounge (named after the gate it is situated next to) is fully equippedwith an array of relatively independent facilities, including leisure area, buffet area, bar area, 5 internet workstations, nursing room, 3 shower rooms, relaxation area, honeycomb seating,smoking room and complimentary Wi-Fi to provide travellers with a “premier personalized experience of privacy and priority.”

With a lack of a ceiling, the open lounge area makes use of the fantastic airport architecture of the airport roof, similar to the expansive lounges found in Hong Kong and Dubai, and also features a 180-degree airport runway view.

It’s not all design though, the lounge has Plaza Premium’s signature service offering, providing passengers a wide selection of exquisite Chinese and Western style buffets throughout the day. To add to local fare, the lounge’s chefs will also freshly prepare Shanghai-and Hong Kong-style signature noodlesat the live cooking station to provide guests with a diversified and enjoyable experience of authentic delicacies before boarding.

Following the Plaza Premium business model, and unlike other airline lounges, the new No.77 China Eastern Plaza Premium Lounge welcomes all travellers regardless of their airline or class of travel.