It is not uncommon for passengers to reach airport well before the scheduled departure of their flight. To ensure that their passengers are comfortable not only in their flight, but also when they have to wait in the airports, Airlines these days are providing VIP lounges for their customers. The state of art VIP lounges in airports come in with facilities that no doubt will leave their passengers pleased. To gain access to the VIP lounges provided by the airlines, there could be many ways. In few countries you can buy passes for gaining entry to the lounge and in few you can enter for free. For the VIP lounges, mostly only the International First class travelers or the top tier passengers of the airlines can gain access. So if you have a first class or a business ticket, step into VIP lounges before you board your flight. They are provided by the airlines to make your check-in services convenient. Here are few services that are being provided in the VIP lounges in few airports.
1. Bacolod-Silay Airport
This airport has a Mabuhay lounge, that has a ‘modern minded-classic interior’ concept in its 80 square meter area. Maintaining subdued color schemes throughout the lounge it appears simple, clean yet functional. It is equipped with amenities like internet access and business center.
2. Iloilo Airport
The Iloilo Airport has a lounge of 150 square meters. It is equipped amenities like the internet access and business center. It also has a 32” plasma screen TV.
3. Cebu’s Mactan: International Airport and NAIA Centennial: Terminal 2
To cater the tastes of today’s tourists, the VIP lounges in both these airports have been refurbished and re-designed. The Elite members of the airlines may enjoy themselves in the lounge where they can relax and unwind in their comfortable seating area. The amenities at the business class lounges are world class. Right from fax, telephones and personal computers, they provide free internet access too. If you are carrying your personal laptop, you can connect to Wi-Fi as the lounges are enabled with Wi-Fi. They also offer a decent buffet spread and some refreshments. To relax your aching bones you can also have a quick massage service. But if you just want to relax and watch TV, you can do that too. There is a 42” plasma screen to give you that lethargic kick.
This is just a glimpse of few VIP lounges. Based on the Airport and the airlines, airports across the globe have varied amenities. Some offer private meeting rooms too if you would want to have a quick meeting. To enhance their passenger’s experience, few lounges offer free snacks and drinks as well. So if you really want to get pampered by the airlines you ought to get into the VIP lounges to experience quieter environment, better seating, and good access to customer service representatives. After all when you are paying for the services, you got every right to enjoy every penny that you have spent on your ticket.
This post was written for philippineairlines.asia by Karien Jones
About the author: Karien is a blogger by profession. She loves writing on environment and technology. Beside this she is fond of watching Hollywood movies. These days she is busy in writing an article on table lamps.