Bangkok--3 May--Thana Burin Asia Pacific
Qantas and British Airways today opened their new Bangkok Business lounge overlooking the gardens at Survarnabhumi Airport. At the opening, Qantas and British Airways also revealed that their First class lounge, adjacent to their new Business lounge, will open at Suvarnabhumi Airport on 11 May 2007.
The new lounge has been specially conceived with the business traveller in mind and is 40 per cent larger than the previous lounge with seating capacity increased from 185 to 249 seats.
Qantas and British Airways Manager Thailand Julianne Rogers said that Bangkok was an important hub within the Qantas and British Airways networks.
“Together we operate over 120 monthly flights to and from Bangkok so it is very important to ensure we have the best facilities for our customers,” she explained.
“One of the first things travellers will notice is the stylish, innovative design, featuring luxurious furniture from some of the world’s most renowned manufacturers including Morosso, B&B and Italia Vitta,” said Ms Rogers.
World class finishes include Tai Ping wool carpets from Hong Kong, Florence Broadhurst designed wall coverings. Jim Thompson silk window treatments and wall panels combined with natural timber wall panels help to create a luxurious feeling of warmth and comfort.
The new lounges also boast superior facilities with features including:
Increased shower facilities from 8 to 11 in Business and from 4 to 6 in First;
A state-of-the-art business centre with 12 private workstations equipped with wireless internet access and high speed internet PC’s. In addition, complimentary photocopying, printing, telephones, facsimile facilities are available, allowing customers to manage their business whilst travelling;
Power and data ports located throughout the lounge enabling customers to plug in their lap-tops or recharge their mobile phones;
A dedicated entertainment zone featuring plasma screen televisions, an extensive choice of newspapers and magazines, caf?-style and lounge seating areas and comfortable leather banquettes;
A specially designed lighting system which changes throughout the day, responding to the different times in order to minimise contrast and put less strain on customers’ eyes.
“In the new lounges we have created spaces or zones that allow our customers to choose their environment, whether they wish to conduct business or be entertained, and if they wish to refresh or relax in a quiet area,” Ms. Rogers added.
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