“Significant investment”: Belfast International Airport Managing Director Graham Keddie (left) with US Consul General Dan Lawton and Airport Commercial Services Manager Deirdre Graffin at the official opening |
UK. Belfast International Airport’s newly refurbished Causeway Lounge has officially opened.
With an investment of £250,000 (US$352,600), the passenger facility features a range of amenities and a complimentary food menu that promotes tastes of Northern Ireland.
The Causeway Lounge is located just off the main departures concourse above the main viewing gallery and has unobstructed views of the main runways. The room has continuous panoramic full height glazing, the airport company said.
It offers high speed Wi-Fi, computer stations and a number of power points, and there is also a dedicated children’s area.
The passenger lounge is open to all passengers, with access part of the benefits of the airport’s corporate card scheme, Executive Direct. Passengers can also pre-book online or pay at the door. Members of alternative lounge access schemes such as Priority Pass can also use this membership to gain access.
US Consul General Daniel Lawton was at the airport to officially open the lounge. He said: “Belfast International Airport is a critical gateway for direct access to the United States from Northern Ireland, as well as Great Britain and Europe. Transatlantic trade, tourism, and investment is vital to the prosperity of this region. I commend the airport for making this significant investment in passenger facilities.”
A gourmet buffet counter features food from a range of local artisan food producers, including Fivemiletown Cheese, Dittys Oat Cakes and Punjana tea. Belfast International Airport Managing Director Graham Keddie commented: “We are passionate about promoting Northern Ireland and continue to do so by enhancing the complimentary food menu.
“The lounge provides the perfect platform for our incredible food producers to showcase their products to both a domestic and international audience. This support is hugely important in order to continue growing Northern Ireland’s food offering – particularly during Northern Ireland’s 2016 Year of Food.”