Etihad Airways today officially
opened its new First and Business Class Lounge at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith
International Airport – the airline’s first in Australia and the newest
addition to its collection of premium lounges worldwide.
Located in the international
terminal’s Pier C, adjacent to Gate 51, the new lounge offers guests a welcoming
and relaxing environment with quality furnishings and a contemporary design
inspired by Etihad Airways flagship lounges in Abu Dhabi.
James Hogan,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, who was in Sydney for
the ribbon-cutting ceremony said: “The opening of the new First and Business
Class Lounge in Sydney is yet another milestone in our commitment to Australia
and demonstrates the importance we place on delivering ‘best-in-class’ at every
point in the guests’ journey.”
The new Sydney lounge
has been designed around the principles of style, space and serenity to ensure
that guests enjoy a comfortable environment in which they can relax,
re-energise, dine, work or be entertained before they board their flight.
“It’s all about
offering an experience in the lounge that not only sets the tone for but is
also consistent with the flight experience ahead. I’m confident the wonderful
team of hospitality professionals we have in our Sydney lounge, together with
our check-in staff and guest service agents, will ensure we deliver on that
promise,” Mr Hogan said.
Set over two natural
light-filled levels and an area of 798m2, the Sydney lounge offers a
range of facilities catering to the diverse needs of today’s business and
leisure travellers. This includes state-of-the-art business amenities with Apple computers; complimentary Wi-Fi
connectivity; multi-zone electrical and USB power outlets; dedicated male,
female and accessible bathrooms with shower facilities; a children’s play room; male and female prayer rooms; and
comfortable armchairs in the relaxation zone.
Lounge guests will
also be treated to Etihad Airways signature food and beverage service with a
choice of restaurant-style a la carte dining and a sumptuous buffet. Wines
from local Australian producers complement an extensive selection of alcoholic
and non-alcoholic beverages including beers, champagne, aperitifs, spirits and
liqueurs.
The Sydney lounge is open to
Etihad Airways Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class guests and
qualifying members of the Etihad Guest loyalty program. Virgin Australia
Velocity Frequent Flyer Gold and Platinum members and Virgin Australia Business
Class guests flying to Abu Dhabi are eligible to access the lounge pre-flight.
Qualifying guests of other codeshare and partner airlines may also use the
lounge when flying on Etihad Airways or Virgin Australia operated Sydney-Abu
Dhabi services.
The new First and Business Class
Lounge in Sydney complements premium lounge facilities in Abu Dhabi, Dublin,
Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Manchester, Paris and Washington DC. New lounges
are planned for Los Angeles, New York (JFK) and Melbourne over the next 12 to
18 months.
Etihad Airways commenced services
to Sydney in March 2007 and today offers twice daily non-stop flights together
in partnership with Virgin Australia. The route is served by a mixed fleet of
three-class Airbus A340-600 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The Sydney route will
be among the first in the Etihad Airways network to experience The Residence by
Etihad™ - the world’s most luxurious living space in the air – when the UAE
flag carrier commences scheduled A380 services to Sydney in June 2015.
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