Airport’s new-look departure lounge unveiled
CARDIFF Airport’s newlook departure lounge has been unveiled.
The area has been given a £4m upgrade ahead of Qatar Airways launching flights to Doha from the airport on May 1.
The makeover includes additional seating, two new Costa Coffee branches and an extended WHSmith store.
Holidaymakers jetting from the airport yesterday morning had an extra treat as Wales international rugby star Sam Warburton did the honours and cut the ribbon to officially open the new area.
The new seating area is less cramped and has windows overlooking the runway and the seats are fitted with USB ports and plug sockets.
Also unveiled as part of the upgrade were a new business lounge – the 51° Lounge – and a revamped executive lounge which has its own bar.
WHSmith has relocated and extended its store and now includes a Well Pharmacy range.
Travellers coming into Wales also have the benefit of a new car-hire centre from which EuropCar, Enterprise, Hertz and Avis will operate.
On the security front at the terminal, the hold luggage screening system has also had a boost to meet the enhanced security requirements.
Deb Barber, CEO at Cardiff Airport said: “The latest investment will transform the experience for customers, offering more choice and quality in modern, welcoming surroundings. This is especially important at a time when we are experiencing passenger growth and working with our airline partners to introduce more choice in services for our customers.
“With the summer season under way and the May 1 launch of Qatar Airways, these latest improvements show our commitment to customers and we hope that everyone will enjoy these new facilities.”