Emirates invests in premium lounge at BIA

Emirates opened its passenger lounge at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayaka (BIA), becoming the first international airline to invest in such a facility at the BIA. Completed at a cost of Rs 200 m, the Emirates lounge on the second floor of the Arrivals Terminal is exclusively for the use of the airline’s First and Business Class passengers and Gold members of Skywards, its frequent flyer program.

The 5,778-square-foot space is designed, equipped and furnished to the exacting specifications developed for Emirates lounges at 30 other major international airports around the world. It can accommodate 118 passengers in comfort, helping further cushion them from travel weariness. “Emirates is one of the most active carriers serving Colombo, with 28 flights a week,” said Emirates Area Manager Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Chandana de Silva,.