Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has launched its new lounge at London Stansted Airport.
The airline’s GBP 4 million ($5.28 million) lounge spans across 900-square-metre, with a capacity to accommodate up to 125 guests, including First and Business Class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards members.
The launch marks Emirates’ sixth dedicated lounge in the UK, complementing the airline’s world-class facilities in London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester. Emirates’ London airports now offer access to premium on-ground experiences, allowing customers to relax and have enhanced dining experience before their journeys.
Gareth Powell Managing Director – Stansted Airport
“The opening of Emirates’ new world-class lounge is fantastic news for London Stansted and passengers using Emirates services to Dubai and beyond, and once again demonstrates the airline’s commitment to the airport and the wider region. Offering an experience of luxury and comfort for the airline’s First and Business Class customers, its location in Satellite 1 boasts excellent views over the airport and allows boarding access to the aircraft directly from the lounge. The 14 weekly flights between London Stansted and Dubai have been extremely popular with travelers since day one, not just to the Middle East, but right across the globe thanks to the airline’s huge worldwide route network.”
Mohammed Mattar, Divisional Senior Vice President Airport Services at Emirates, commented that, “Emirates has been serving London Stansted since 2018, and the airport remains a very important gateway for our customers across the southern region of the UK. The new lounge is a testament to our brand promise of always flying customers better – in the air and on-ground. And it also marks a major milestone for us as we now proudly offer dedicated lounge facilities across six airports in the UK – underscoring our ongoing commitment to one of the most important markets in our network. We look forward to taking the premium travel experience to new heights and to offering customers a chance to unwind and dine with Emirates’ renowned signature hospitality.”
The Emirates lounge also offers seamless boarding experience, with a short 2–3-minute walk to the aircraft. Furthermore, Emirates has teamed up with Sussex-based Full Circles Farms to introduce a “farm to table” food concept in its lounge. This offers customers seasonal menus comprising fresh, organic vegetables and exquisite local dishes. Customers can also enjoy premium spirits and liqueurs, a selection of excellent wine, and a range of the finest Moet & Chandon champagnes.
Since 1987, Emirates has been facilitating tourism and trade in the UK. The airline currently runs 133 weekly flights to the country, including a double-daily Boeing 777 service to/from London Stansted.
The airline serves the UK with flights to London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, and Edinburgh (starting from 4 November). Emirates’ vast network of over 140 destinations provides customers with access to an array of onward connections to Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia.
