Multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways reopens its fifth International Premium lounge at Singapore Changi Airport, inspired by Qatar Airways heritage and modern day Arabic architecture featuring an ultra luxurious interior, enhanced offerings and exceptional culinary cuisine with dedicated mixologist for a distinctive experience throughout the journey with Qatar Airway.
At the official ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Singapore Changi Airport, Qatar Airways Senior Vice President Eastern Regions, Mr. Marwan Koleilat, showcased the lounge’s lavish and distinctive features to VIPs including His Excellency Mr Saoud Jassim Al-Jufairi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the State of Qatar in Singapore, Mr. Lee Seow Hiang, Chief Executive Officer, Changi Airport Group, Mr. Han Kok Juan, Director General, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, and Mr. Kerry Mok, President & CEO, Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS).
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are thrilled to have launched our latest international Premium Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport. Qatar Airways has already set the industry benchmark for business travel with our award-winning Business Class seat, Qsuite. We want to ensure that the onground experience offered to our passengers is on a par with our iconic five-star airline experience. As the first Qatar Airways lounge following this design concept, it will serve as a new standard for all our Premium Lounges going forward.”
Walk through the grand entrance showcasing Qatar Airways’ signature “Marhaba” engraved stand-stone wall with a luxurious display of fresh white Orchids with a botanical patterned wall inspired by Singapore’s horticulture and lush greenery.
The new Qatar Airways Premium Singapore Lounge is available for Qsuite - Qatar Airways Business Class passengers, featuring seven different seating areas including the Principal Lounge, Quiet Pods, Garden Bistro, High Seating, Martini Bar, Brasserie and Private Lounge across approximately 700 square metres to accomodate about 85 passengers.
The Qatar Airways lounge is equipped with a full kitchen for freshly-prepared à la carte food orders on demand, on top of an existing buffet spread offering an international menu, catering to a premium culinary standard. A dedicated mixologist is stationed at the centrepiece Martini Bar, presenting mocktail and cocktail options to complete the five-star lounge experience.
Custom furniture pieces like the carefully designed sideboard, offer both style and comfort and are strategically placed next to the seats, and includes a lamp, universal plug point, wireless charger, a compartment suitable for storing handbags and personal belongings.
Passengers wishing to relax in a quiet environment can occupy one of the five Quiet Pods, which offer a cozy, semi-private space equipped with sound proofing, reading lights, a coat hanger and universal charging points.
Qatar Airways exclusive Arabic inspired Premium Lounges are located at key markets in London, United Kingdom, and Beirut, Lebanon, while Paris, France and Bangkok, Thailand will reopen progressively.
The award-winning airline currently operates daily flights between Singapore and Doha and was recently the first global airline in the world to achieve the prestigious 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating by Skytrax. For full details of all the measures that have been implemented on board and at HIA, please visit qatarairways.com/safety.
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