Asian airlines have been spending plenty of money on airport lounges in recent months in order to woo Business and First Class travellers; the renovations to airport lounges are ensuring that the services that premium passengers receive are both exclusive and heighten the luxury of travelling on some of the world’s major airlines.
Singapore Airlines opened a lounge at Incheon International Airport just a few months ago – in February. The premium lounge is aimed at being a resting place for both First and Business Class passengers before their flights. The Silver Kris lounge offers customers a range of services and facilities including: free PCs with mobile and wireless internet access, allowing business travellers to stay connected and make use of laptop computers, as well as newspapers to read whilst trying to pass the time. Meeting rooms are also available in the centre, allowing business travellers to meet and connect with colleagues.
Singapore Airlines opened a lounge at Incheon International Airport just a few months ago – in February. The premium lounge is aimed at being a resting place for both First and Business Class passengers before their flights. The Silver Kris lounge offers customers a range of services and facilities including: free PCs with mobile and wireless internet access, allowing business travellers to stay connected and make use of laptop computers, as well as newspapers to read whilst trying to pass the time. Meeting rooms are also available in the centre, allowing business travellers to meet and connect with colleagues.
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Other services include several shower cubicles, allowing passengers to freshen up; restrooms and massage services, and a sample of food and beverages are also on offer to passengers from the self-service buffet and counters. Singapore Airlines plans to invest even more in the lounges across the globe over the next five years to continue offering their passengers the best services, technologies and products that are available.
Airlines in Gulf countries are partially responsible for setting the trend of renovating and upgrading airports to attract a plethora of Business travellers. The introduction of unique airport lounges and services has allowed the newer airlines to transfer hubs from Singapore and Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi and Dubai on long-haul flights.
United Arab Emirates’ Etihad Airways opened a specific spa facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport; they hired professional masseuses at the luxury spa to remove stress from First and Business Class travellers before their flights. The Six Senses Spas are located in Abu Dhabi International Airport’s terminals 1 and 3.
Other services include several shower cubicles, allowing passengers to freshen up; restrooms and massage services, and a sample of food and beverages are also on offer to passengers from the self-service buffet and counters. Singapore Airlines plans to invest even more in the lounges across the globe over the next five years to continue offering their passengers the best services, technologies and products that are available.
Airlines in Gulf countries are partially responsible for setting the trend of renovating and upgrading airports to attract a plethora of Business travellers. The introduction of unique airport lounges and services has allowed the newer airlines to transfer hubs from Singapore and Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi and Dubai on long-haul flights.
United Arab Emirates’ Etihad Airways opened a specific spa facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport; they hired professional masseuses at the luxury spa to remove stress from First and Business Class travellers before their flights. The Six Senses Spas are located in Abu Dhabi International Airport’s terminals 1 and 3.
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The first class lounge also offers some of the best business facilities; free broadband internet is on offer, as well as Mac computers and printers for collecting work. For those who wish to be entertained, rather than work during their rest break, there is range of flat screen televisions with individual head phones available in the First Class lounge. To top it off, there is even a cigar lounge which pays tribute to any passenger who is a connoisseur – all preferences for cigar-smokers are covered with Cuban, America and mild cigars all included in what is offered; the enhance the experience, cigars are accompanied by each passenger’s spirit, wine or champagne of choice.
The first class lounge also offers some of the best business facilities; free broadband internet is on offer, as well as Mac computers and printers for collecting work. For those who wish to be entertained, rather than work during their rest break, there is range of flat screen televisions with individual head phones available in the First Class lounge. To top it off, there is even a cigar lounge which pays tribute to any passenger who is a connoisseur – all preferences for cigar-smokers are covered with Cuban, America and mild cigars all included in what is offered; the enhance the experience, cigars are accompanied by each passenger’s spirit, wine or champagne of choice.
Cathay Pacific is another airline that recently opened a First Class passenger lounge after extensive refurbishment; the lounge is located at Hong Kong’s Chek Lap Kok Airport. When First Class passengers arrive, they are greeted with a welcome drink at The Champagne Bar – a newly introduced aspect of the lounge offers passengers unlimited amounts of champagne as well as luxury bathrooms and bubbles. There is also The Haven – this remains a renowned feature of the First Class lounge and is a popular area for passengers to dine. The renovation has seen the space double in size and provide passengers with an enhance menu that offers a range of Western and Asian buffet dishes. The Business Class lounge has also seen its share of upgrades; the noodle bar is the iconic dining area for Business Class passengers.
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Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are two more examples of carriers who have spent significant amounts of money improving their facilities at busy airports. Airlines are continuing to focus their attention on impressing their Business and First Class passengers; they understand the providing exceptional services for their premium clients will go a long way to improving the image of their brand.
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are two more examples of carriers who have spent significant amounts of money improving their facilities at busy airports. Airlines are continuing to focus their attention on impressing their Business and First Class passengers; they understand the providing exceptional services for their premium clients will go a long way to improving the image of their brand.
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