Emperor Lounge launched at Auckland Airport

16 February 2012

Emperor Lounge launched at Auckland Airport

New era of luxury lounging for all travellers

Auckland Airport has opened New Zealand's first premium lounge facility that caters for all international travellers regardless of the airline they are flying with.

The new Emperor Lounge at Auckland Airport provides choice for passengers who don’t have an airline lounge membership but would like to access a premium lounge facility.

“The Emperor Lounge is the next step in building upon our award-winning reputation for delivering the best facilities and options for travellers in Australasia,” says Jackie Neville, Manager, Passenger Product for Auckland Airport.

“The Emperor Lounge is designed to provide passengers travelling internationally, either on departure or while in transit, the choice to relax in style before they fly. The lounge has all the services and conveniences of a regular travel lounge and is conveniently located close to other airline lounges and the retail area.”

The lounge features freshly-made light meals (including halal) and snacks, complimentary drinks including wine, beer, coffee and a range of teas, shower and bathroom facilities for those looking to refresh, and whether traveling for business or pleasure, guests are invited to make use of the complimentary Wi-Fi access or secluded study areas.

The Emperor Lounge was designed by Stephenson & Turner Architects. The space is an adaptation of a former airline lounge facility.

The lounge is also used by international airlines that don’t have a dedicated on-site lounge but who want to offer this service to their business class passengers. Malaysia Airlines, for example, currently uses the lounge for their premium customers.

Entry to the Emperor Lounge can be pre-booked online at wwwaucklandairport.co.nz from $49 per person, and opening hours are 6:00am – 11:00pm.

Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport has been voted the best airport in the Australia Pacific region for the third year running, and has improved its top 10 placing in the best airports in the world over this time – moving from 10th to 9th to 8th place. Voting is now open for the 2012 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards and Auckland Airport encourages you to vote for your favourite airport at www.betterjourneys.co.nz.

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