Emirates re-opens over 20 airport lounges across its network
DUBAI, December 21, 2021
In line with the restoration of Emirates' network and upsurge in travel demand, passengers travelling in premium cabins as well as Skywards members in select membership tiers will have access to more than 120 lounges by February.
The airline, which has resumed operations to over 90 per cent of its pre-pandemic network, currently flies to more than 120 destinations worldwide via its hub in Dubai.
Customers travelling in First Class and Business Class will be able to complement their travel experience with Emirates' premium lounge service at over 20 airports in its network, comprising popular destinations across Europe, Africa, US and Asia.
By late December, the airline's lounges at a host of airports in the UK will have re-opened their doors for customers, including London Heathrow, Birmingham, and Manchester while the lounges in London Gatwick and Glasgow will welcome customers in January 2022.
In Europe, lounges in Germany, namely Munich, Frankfurt and Dusseldorf, in addition to lounges in Milan and Rome, have already re-opened, while those in Hamburg and Paris are scheduled to open later this month.
In the US, travellers can access the premium lounge experience at Los Angeles International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport as well as New York JFK, with Emirates' San Francisco lounge to re-start its services in February 2022.
An additional Lounge, to serve passengers travelling through Cairo, has resumed operations earlier, while premium class customers and eligible Skywards members will soon be able to access its lounges in Colombo and Bangkok.
At Terminal 3 at Dubai International airport, premium class customers and eligible Skywards members can enjoy the airline's premium lounge service at five of its dedicated lounges, which are now fully operational.
In Concourse B of Terminal 3, both Emirates' First Class Lounge as well as its Business Class Lounge, have re-opened with full service offerings. Customers flying in Business Class in addition to Skywards Platinum and Gold members can enjoy gourmet dining for up to four hours prior to departure. The new menus also include vegan, vegetarian and healthier options.
First Class and Business Class Lounges in Concourse A have also resumed operations in the East Wing and, in the West Wing, the First Class and Business Class Lounges are set to re-open in the coming weeks. Furthermore, plans are underway to ensure two Lounges in Concourse C are fully operational by early next year.
In addition to Dubai and select airports within its network, First Class and Business Class customers in addition to Skywards Platinum and Gold members can also enjoy access to 96 partner lounges across its network and benefit from their services before flights, with an additional 15 partner lounges to be phased in.
All lounges have resumed operations after stringent health and safety measures have been put in place. Furthermore, airport services teams around the airline's network have worked closely with partner lounge service providers to ensure specific protocols are met to provide services to its premium and frequent flyer customers.
Depending on specific local guidelines in each market, either buffet service or a la carte dining are offered to customers and only contactless menus are available via smartphone. Special seating arrangements have been made to ensure social distancing guidelines are met.
Passengers travelling in First Class and Business Class can also enjoy chauffeur driven service to the airport or on arrival at select locations within its network. Onboard, passengers travelling in premium class can enjoy exclusive services and amenities on its flagship A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.-TradeArabia News Service
