“A uniquely New Zealand experience”: Auckland Airport opens the Strata Lounge

NEW ZEALAND. Auckland International Airport has opened a new NZ$4 million, 185-seat lounge for international passengers, known as the Strata Lounge. The pay-in lounge is the latest addition to the airport’s upgraded international departures zone.

The Strata Lounge: The pay-in facility is the latest element in Auckland Airport’s international departures upgrade

Auckland Airport General Manager Retail and Commercial Richard Barker said: “The Strata Lounge is an exciting part of the upgrade of Auckland Airport’s international departure area – which creates a new and uniquely New Zealand departure experience.”

He added: “We have already opened the first stages of our new and expanded security screening and processing area for all passengers, as well as part of the new stores for our two duty free operators.

“The rest of the international departure area upgrade – including a reconfigured landside farewell portal, a new retail hub and a new passenger lounge – will be unveiled over the coming 12 months.”

The Strata Lounge replaces the airport’s Emperor Lounge and provides a space for travellers who do not belong to an airline lounge programme as well as 13 airlines that use the lounge to accommodate their premium passengers before boarding.

Barker said: “Our new Strata Lounge means that no matter which international airline or class you are flying, before boarding your flight you can enjoy a modern lounge – with a fresh range of international food, beverages, work stations, shower facilities and a separate children’s space for families to use. In the future the lounge will also have sleeping pods and a beauty spa.”

The new lounge offers food & beverage, work stations, shower facilities and a separate children’s space for families to use, said Auckland Airport

International passengers can purchase entry into the Auckland Airport-owned and operated Strata Lounge for NZ$49 online or NZ$55 on the door.

The Strata Lounge also welcomes members of Diners Club International, DragonPass, Lounge Key and Priority Pass.

The Strata Lounge was designed by Ignite architects and constructed and fitted out by Alaska.

 

 

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