BEIJING, Nov. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyTeam, the
global airline alliance, has offered a preview of its latest lounge
which will open at Beijing Capital International Airport in the
coming weeks. As the second SkyTeam-branded lounge in the
Greater China region and the sixth
worldwide, it will offer a luxurious pre-flight experience
complemented by high-end amenities for First and Business Class
passengers and Elite Plus members flying on any of the 12 SkyTeam
airlines serving the airport.
The spacious 800-square meter facility has seating for 160
guests and, in keeping with SkyTeam's lounge theme, features
SkyTeam's signature sleek, modern curves and natural accents of
wood. The lounge was constructed in collaboration with
SkyTeam by members China Eastern and
China Southern. Beijing Aviation Ground Services will manage and
operate the facility on behalf of the alliance.
The exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the new lounge was
hosted by SkyTeam CEO and Managing Director, Perry Cantarutti, and SkyTeam Chairman,
Michael Wisbrun, and attended by
media, CEOs and executive leaders of member airlines, who were in
Beijing for a SkyTeam Governing
Board meeting this week.
"More than 14 million SkyTeam passengers fly through
Beijing each year and, as the
largest alliance in Greater China,
opening our second lounge underscores our commitment to enhancing
the travel experience for our top customers in the region,"
Cantarutti said. "With the new lounge, SkyTeam will offer more
branded lounges across its global network than any other airline
alliance. Because these lounges are popular with our customers and
add value for our members, we are developing plans to expand our
global lounge portfolio even further."
Highlights of the Beijing
lounge include:
- Buffet with hot and cold Chinese and international food offered
throughout the day. Customers can help themselves to hot drinks,
water and soft drinks, plus premium-label beers and spirits or
enjoy a social drink at the wine bar.
- Large, curved windows bring an abundance of natural light and
airport views, while SkyTeam's iconic 'living wall' – a botanical
feature in every lounge – adds a welcoming natural touch
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, business area with computers and numerous
power outlets throughout the lounge
- Showers, with towels and toiletries for a pre-flight freshen
up
- A tranquil retreat with a separate TV room, relaxation area and
a VIP room for added privacy
SkyTeam customers benefit from more than 630 airport lounges
throughout its worldwide network. In addition to the new
Beijing lounge, these include
other SkyTeam-branded facilities in Dubai, Hong
Kong, Istanbul, London
Heathrow and Sydney.
The alliance offers more than 3,700 weekly frequencies to and
from Beijing Capital International Airport, operated by 12 member
airlines: Aeroflot, Air France, Alitalia, China Airlines,
China Eastern, China Southern, Delta
Air Lines, Garuda Indonesia, KLM, Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines and
Xiamen Airlines.
About SkyTeam:
SkyTeam is the global airline alliance
with 20 member airlines working together to offer seamless travel
on an extensive global network. From top hubs around the
world, SkyTeam members provide reliable and comfortable journeys to
over 1,050 destinations. SkyTeam customers can unwind in 636
lounges as they travel, earn and redeem Frequent Flyer Miles.
SkyTeam Elite Plus customers are eligible for SkyPriority services.
The 20 members are: Aeroflot, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeroméxico,
Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Czech Airlines,
Delta Air Lines, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch
Airlines, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam
Airlines and Xiamen Airlines. SkyTeam welcomes 612 million
customers each year on more than 17,340 daily flights to 1,057
destinations in 177 countries.
www.skyteam.com / www.facebook.com/skyteam /
www.youtube.com/user/skyteam
About Delta:
Delta Air Lines serves nearly 180 million
customers each year. In 2016, Delta was named to Fortune's top 50
Most Admired Companies in addition to being named the most admired
airline for the fifth time in six years. Additionally, Delta has
ranked No.1 in the Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for
an unprecedented five consecutive years. With an industry-leading
global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer
service to 319 destinations in 57 countries on six continents.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta
employs more than 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a
mainline fleet of more than 800 aircraft. The airline is a founding
member of the SkyTeam global alliance and participates in the
industry's leading transatlantic joint venture with Air
France-KLM and Alitalia as well as a joint venture with Virgin
Atlantic. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers
customers more than 15,000 daily flights, with key hubs and markets
including Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles,
Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, London-Heathrow,
Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Tokyo-Narita.
Delta has invested billions of dollars in airport facilities,
global products and services, and technology to enhance the
customer experience in the air and on the ground. Additional
information is available on the Delta News Hub, as well as
delta.com, Twitter @DeltaNewsHub, Google.com/+Delta, and
Facebook.com/delta.
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