Swissport expands Aspire

Aspire, Britain’s largest airport lounge operator is going even more global.

Owner Swissport is accelerating the global expansion of the brand, with three additional lounges in the United States.

Between January and March Swissport opened lounges in Geneva, Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Manchester and Perth.

The fully refurbished former Airspace Lounge at San Diego International Airport opened its doors on 19 February as an Aspire Lounge. It is accessible to all passengers departing from Terminal 2. Two more Aspire lounges will open their doors on 19 May at Terminals 2 and 4 at Ontario International Airport, one of the airports serving the Los Angeles metropolitan area in Southern California.

“We are excited to bring our renowned Aspire lounge brand to the US with three carefully refurbished lounges. The opening of the San Diego and Ontario lounges mark an important milestone in the expansion of our global lounge network”, says Nick Ames, Head of Lounges North America. “The three US Aspire lounges are open to all travellers irrespective of travel class or airline and offer a dedicated space to relax, refresh and recharge before a flight”.

The San Diego lounge holds up to 126 visitors and features floor-to-ceiling windows that offer exceptional views of the busy airfield. The new delicatessen counter has a central buffet with a wide selection of food and beverages. The lounge also includes shower facilities and a fully equipped business area with charging points and free wi-fi.

Ontario's Aspire pair of lounges will be able to accommodate 64 and 54 guests respectively.  Each lounge has views of the airfield and will offer a quiet environment where guests can relax before their flight.

Swissport currently operates 64 lounges at 38 airports that handle more than 5m passengers per year.

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