Air New Zealand opens doors to new regional lounge in Auckland
Air New Zealand has today welcomed customers to the airline’s brand new regional lounge at Auckland Domestic Airport.
The new space is located at the regional end of the terminal building near the airline’s Valet Parking drop-off point
and will offer customers travelling on regional services from Auckland who are entitled to lounge access a more
streamlined journey through the airport.
Air New Zealand recently embarked on a significant lounge redevelopment programme and the Auckland regional lounge is
the first of the new-look spaces to open.
Air New Zealand General Manager Customer Experience Carrie Hurihanganui says the lounge is specifically for customers
travelling to regional ports and is a new concept for Auckland Airport.
“The new space is an exciting proposition for our customers and features a range of areas to suit various needs, whether
they want to relax or get some work done,” says Mrs Hurihanganui.
Barista made coffee is also readily available in the lounge through Air New Zealand’s mobile app which allows customers
to order coffee direct from their smartphone or tablet. The coffee ordering function was introduced earlier this year
and has proven to be popular with customers.
The lounge boasts Air New Zealand’s distinctive look and feel and the design incorporates locally sourced products where
possible.
Air New Zealand lounge redevelopment programme continues with the airline’s Sydney International Lounge due to be
completed in the second quarter of 2015 and Auckland’s International Lounge currently scheduled to open mid-2015.
The Auckland regional lounge complements the airline’s existing domestic lounge at Auckland Airport. Customers
travelling on regional routes are still able to use the domestic lounge if they prefer.
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