Star Alliance is sending out a strong message to its business customers. On 21 November, the airline alliance inaugurated its very first own lounge on the Asian market. Guangzhou airport in China can now boast the first Asian lounge in the Star Alliance colours.
" Lounges are an essential part of the seamless travel experience we aim to offer our member airlines' passengers. "says Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias. " As a strategic hub in Asia, Guangzhou is an important gateway for our customers. We are delighted to be inaugurating our first show in Asia, given the importance of the continent for the growth of aviation today and in the years to come. "he continues.
This brand new lounge has taken up residence in terminal 1 of the international airport. It occupies an area of 750 m², enabling it to welcome no fewer than a hundred travellers. And it's open non-stop, 24 hours a day. The lounge is open to first and business class passengers, as well as frequent flyers with Star Alliance Gold status.
The lounge offers a view of the airport tarmac and is bathed in natural light. The lounge is equipped with workstations for business travellers, and a 100 m² VIP area can host private meetings on request. Another highlight of the lounge: showers are available to freshen up between flights.
For Qi Yaoming, Deputy General Manager of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, " the fact that Star Alliance has chosen to open its first branded lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is not only a sign of trust and support for us, but also a recognition of Baiyun Airport's status as an important international hub. Baiyun Airport will continue to adhere to the "Customer First" service concept and continuously develop into an airline-friendly airport to offer even better service guarantees to Star Alliance and its member airlines. ".
Star Alliance's confidence in the Chinese hub is such that a second lounge is already planned in Guangzhou. The alliance plans to double its investment by installing another lounge, this time in Terminal 3. The inauguration date has not yet been specified.
