SIA to revamp all airport lounges
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will spend S$100 million (US$80 million) - five times more than the S$20 million (US$16 million) it originally wanted to spend - to revamp its airport lounges around the world in a bid to maintain its edge in an increasingly compe
The announcement on Tuesday came after SIA unveiled its new-look lounge in Sydney, the first of 15 lounges to be refreshed over the next five years.
Plans are now underway to roll out the new “home away from home” lounge concept in London, Hong Kong and Singapore (Terminal 3) next year, said SIA in a statement. The new look, developed by local firm Ong & Ong, is aimed at making premium passengers feel at home with fittings that replicate the living and dining room, as well as, the kitchen.
The lounge boasts more personal workspaces inside the workstation pod seats and new SIA-only high-back armchairs. Passengers will also be able to get a taste of home with the lounges serving local dishes like laksa and mee siam, while enjoy?ing personalised service. It will also feature art pieces that showcase Singapore and the country of departure.
