USA. Plaza Premium Group (PPG) will open two lounges in the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport, expanding its US footprint as part of the US$19 billion transformation projects in progress at the travel hub.
The nearly 14,000sq ft space planned will include Plaza Premium First, an ultra-premium lounge located airside, and a Plaza Premium Lounge in the pre-security Arrivals hall.
Described by PPG as an uncommon feature in the US market, the latter will offer showers, VIP areas and spaces for greeters or passengers arriving early.
Founder and CEO Song Hoi See commented, “Our partnership with The New Terminal One at JFK, one of the world’s busiest airports, reflects Plaza Premium Group’s long-term strategy to work closely with airports and airlines to elevate the passenger experience.
“We are actively pursuing a strategic goal to be present in the 100 busiest airports worldwide, and by bringing our Plaza Premium First, Plaza Premium Lounge and ALLWAYS brands to JFK, we are introducing an expanded suite of services that meet the diverse needs of international travellers while adding value to our stakeholders.”
New Terminal One CEO Jennifer Aument said: “We are delighted to partner with Plaza Premium Group, a global innovator renowned for reimagining airport hospitality. Their lounge offerings align perfectly with our mission to create an unparalleled guest experience that is tailor-made for international customers flying out of JFK, the nation’s largest global gateway.”
PPG Senior Vice President for the Americas Pascal Belanger commented, “With the New Terminal One, we can collaborate with the airport and airline partners to redefine what airport hospitality in the Americas can be.
“The two lounges, supported by ALLWAYS concierge services, demonstrate our ability to deliver tailored, scalable solutions that complement airlines’ premium strategies and airports’ ambitions for world-class infrastructure.”
PPG now operates in more than 600 airports across 150 countries and serves 24 million passengers annually. ✈
