AirAsia’s premium lounge set to draw tourists

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SEPANG: AirAsia Premium Red Lounge, which will open at klia2, is set to draw in transit travellers to strengthen klia2’s position as Asia’s low cost hub.

The AirAsia Group is introducing the AirAsia Premium Red Lounge at klia2 which will open its door to all guests on September 2, 2016, offering an elevated traveling experience with 24 hours services and facilities such as buffet spread, wireless internet, lounge area, workstations, showers facilities and more.

The airline groups’ Premium Flatbed and Premium Flex guests will be able to enjoy complimentary access to the AirAsia Premium Red Lounge, while it is also available to all other guests at RM79 per person.

Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, executive chairman of AirAsia Bhd and group chief executive officer (CEO) of AirAsia X, along with Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X Bhd jointly unveiled the brand new facility today along with Datuk Badlisham Ghazali, managing director of Malaysia Airports Holding Bhd.

“As the LCC pioneer in the region, we are determined to raise the bar for low-cost travel and maintain our position as the World’s Best Low Cost Airline.

“The AirAsia Premium Red Lounge, one of the first LCC airline lounges in the world, is our commitment in creating exceptional value for our guests through innovative products and differentiated services.

“We receive a significant number of at least 5,000 transit guests per day who would find services such as the AirAsia Premium Red Lounge an added convenience and a plus point to their travelling experience.

“The lounge can accommodate up to 110 guests at any one time, and we look forward to serving all of the guests who will experience this when we open tomorrow,” Kamarudin said.

The newly unveiled AirAsia Premium Red Lounge is located at the Mezzanine Level of the International Departure at klia2.

Spanning across a floor size of 302 metre squared (m2) with a mezzanine Sun Room overlooking the Skybridge and taxiway, the lounge will be part of the airline groups’ premium range of products including the Premium Flatbed and Premium Flex, which are designed to cater to guests with discerning needs.