Article from BTNews 9 DECEMBER 2019
Qantas adds to First Lounge portfolio
Singapore’s Changi Airport last week became the home to a Qantas First Lounge, a luxury space spread over 1,000sq m which will operate in tandem with the airline’s existing International Business Lounge.
The new facility has capacity for 240 customers as a bespoke offering for Qantas’ First Class passengers and top tier frequent flyers. Singaporean influences in the design as well as the food and beverage offering are features.
Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said the opening reflected the airline’s extensive premium investment in the region. “Since our A380 flights returned to Singapore, we’ve seen an increase in demand for premium travel,” he added.
“This has also translated to an increase in the number of travellers enjoying our lounge hospitality.
“This is our fourth Qantas First Lounge, and each time we build an entire new facility from scratch, we speak to our frequent flyers to get a better understanding of how customers like to spend their time in the lounge and tailor it accordingly.”
Business travellers can choose to work in an open, communal setting or individual lounge chairs with high dividers. USB and charging ports are located throughout, with wireless printing, wi-fi and TV screens.
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