Emirates plans to reopen its airport lounges in line with the restoration of its network and an upsurge in travel demand. Customers traveling in premium cabins and Skywards members in select membership tiers will have access to over 120 lounges by February 2022.
The airline has resumed operations to over 90 percent of its pre-pandemic network and flies to more than 120 destinations worldwide via its hub in Dubai. Passengers traveling in first class and business class will be able to complement their experience with the signature premium lounge service at over 20 airports included in its network.
Soon, Emirates lounges at a host of U.K. airports will reopen. These include the London Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester. The lounges in London Gatwick and Glasgow will welcome customers in January 2022.
Emirates lounges in Germany's Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Dusseldorf, in addition to lounges in Italy's Milan and Rome, have already reopened, while the lounge in Paris is set to open later this month.
In the U.S., passengers can access the lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport and New York JFK, while the San Francisco lounge will reopen in February.
An additional Emirates Lounge to serve passengers traveling through Cairo resumed operations earlier, while premium class customers and eligible Skywards members will soon have pre-flight access to lounges in Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bangkok, Thailand.
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At Emirates’ exclusive Terminal 3 at Dubai International airport, premium class customers and eligible Skywards members can enjoy premium lounge services at five of its dedicated lounges, which are now fully operational.
In Concourse B of Terminal 3, Emirates’ first class and business class lounges have reopened with full service offerings. Besides business class customers, Skywards Platinum and Gold members can also enjoy gourmet dining with premium beverages up to four hours prior to departing on flights. The new menus also include vegan, vegetarian and healthier options to cater to customers’ preferences. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available.
Emirates’ first class and business class lounges in Concourse A have also resumed operations in the East Wing. In the West Wing, these lounges are set to reopen for customers in the coming weeks. Plans are also underway to ensure two lounges in Concourse C are fully operational by early next year.
Emirates’ first class passengers and Platinum Skywards members can enjoy complimentary access for the first passenger and up to three additional guests, including one adult and two children (under 17) in the airline’s lounge facilities. Before flights, passengers in Concourse A can savor gourmet dishes prepared by chefs in show kitchens, enjoy a beverage at the Cigar Bar or let expert sommeliers guide them at Le Clos Wine Cellar. The lounges also feature spa services and shower facilities, a duty-free shopping area in first class and a concierge duty-free service in business class. Customers enjoying the lounge facilities will also have direct access to boarding gates at the airline’s dedicated A380 hub.
Besides Emirates’ lounge experience in Dubai and select airports within its network, first class and business class customers, and Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members can enjoy access to 96 partner lounges across its network and avail of pre-flight services, with an additional 15 partner lounges to be phased in. Customers can check availability of lounges before their flights and eligibility requirements for complimentary or discounted access.
Passengers traveling in first class and business class can also enjoy chauffeur drive service to the airport or on arrival at select locations within its network. On-board, passengers traveling in premium class can enjoy exclusive services and amenities on its flagship A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.
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