Aspiring to pay-per-use lounges

FOLLOWING recent acquisitions of lounges within airports in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Swissport has now introduced the first Australian lounge under its Aspire brand at Perth Airport’s Terminal 2.

The new area (pictured) was developed in partnership with Perth Airport and is open to all passengers departing from Terminal 2, offering comfortable seating and a relaxing atmosphere for up to 120 guests.

Lounge amenities include the option of ordering food and drinks from a menu inspired by local Perth producers, a variety of digital magazines and newspapers, charging facilities, televisions and free wi-fi.

A special introductory price of $22 is available throughout Aug, changing to the standard price of $44 after that if purchased online ($49.50 for walk ups), while corporate rates are also on offer through resourcing companies and salary packaging providers.

Swissport’s Managing Director Australasia Brad Moore said payper-use lounges were becoming an increasingly popular choice for air travellers around the world, and that Aussies will also have an appetite for amenities that meet their specific cultural needs.

“Our lounge products are carefully designed to meet the unique and evolving needs of our airport and airline partners,” Moore said.

“The remote area workers that frequent Perth’s Terminal 2 will have access to a peaceful new space for socialising and dining, adding some extra comforts to the start of their journey”.

A second Aspire lounge at Perth Airport’s Terminal 1 will launch later this year, to be constructed in the airport’s former control centre and observation deck.

Swissport manages 54 lounges at more than 30 airports in 13 countries under its Aspire brand.