AIRPORT HOSPITALITY WORLD ROUND-UP
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9 September
USA. American Airlines is to open a Flagship Lounge, its top-tier lounge concept, and expand its Admirals Club footprint at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
The new facility will feature champagne greetings, chef-driven menus and spa-style shower suites, with design elements arranged in ‘neighborhoods’ for dining, working, relaxing and family needs.
Flagship Lounge will be open to AAdvantage Platinum members and above on eligible international itineraries, with single visit passes available for US$150 or 15,000 miles.
American Airlines Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden said: “This investment will introduce a premium experience for our Flagship customers and provide more space in our Admirals Club lounges. As an airline, we’re committed to meeting the needs of our customers, and we’re excited to continue to invest in our lounges at CLT.”
The airline currently operates three lounge spaces at Charlotte Airport, including Admirals Club lounges in Concourses B and C/D and a new Provisions by Admirals Club grab-and-go concept in Concourse A.
Charlotte is American’s second-largest hub, connecting passengers to more than 170 destinations in 27 countries.
7 September
MOROCCO. Swissport International is continuing the roll-out of 11 Aspire Executive Lounges Aspire across key airports in Morocco. The latest has opened at Agadir–Al Massira Airport.
The lounge includes a buffet service featuring popular Moroccan pastries (see examples below).
Agadir–Al Massira Airport servies Agadir, a major city in southwest Morocco and the capital of the Souss-Massa region.
Under a ten-year license awarded in November last year by the Moroccan airport authority ONDA, Aspire Executive Lounges will also operate lounges in Casablanca, Fez, Laayoune, Marrakech, Nador, Oujda, Rabat and Tangier airports.
CANADA. The Aspire Lounge has been expanded at Calgary International Airport.
Now named The Aspire WestJet Garden Lounge, it features lush planting in an eye-catching space designed by Montreal design and architecture firm Ménard Dworkind.
A note on LinkedIn from Aspire said: “It’s not just a beautiful space, it’s a thoughtful response to what travellers want and what airline partners need.
“From lush planting that creates privacy and calm, to a striking bar that anchors the lounge, every feature was chosen to deliver two things: comfort for guests and efficiency for operations.”
5 September
ITALY. Aviapartner hospitality division Prima Vista Lounges has unveiled the new airside Prima Vista Lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 1.
Located in the Schengen Area, Boarding Gates Zone A31-52, it includes sense of place artwork and a food & beverage offer featuring classic Italian snacks and dishes.
A note from Prima Vista Lounges on LinkedIn said: “This lounge experience blends modern design and Italian flavours, immersing guests in the spirit of the eternal city.”
A picture gallery appears below.
3 September
Leading airport hospitality services provider Plaza Premium Group has launched Aerotel Shanghai, bringing the global airport transit hotel concept to Shanghai Pudong International Airport Terminal 2.
It features 82 rooms and includes hourly booking options for the convenience and comfort of transit, departure and arrival passengers.
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