Air New Zealand Unveils Plans For New Flagship Koru Lounge At Auckland International Airport
· Plans revealed for new Air New Zealand Koru Lounge at Auckland International Airport, including exclusive space for Airpoints™ Elite and Business Premier customers
· The overall space will be double the size of the current lounge, meaning more space and comfort for customers
· New interiors designed to reflect and celebrate Aotearoa
Air New Zealand is today revealing plans for its new flagship Air New Zealand Koru Lounge at Auckland International Airport.
Set to become the most spacious lounge in the airline's network, the footprint of the overall space will nearly double, and will incorporate two lounges: a separate space for Airpoints Elite and Business Premier customers, and the second for Airpoints Gold, Star Alliance Gold, Airpoints Silver and Koru members.
Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran says the new lounges will deliver an experience designed to enhance customers' journeys and a fresh new look and feel inspired by the best of Aotearoa.
'We've designed our new lounges around what our customers told us matters most – more space, more seating, and the ability to choose how they spend their time.
'Across both lounges, total seating capacity will increase by 70 per cent, providing a significant boost in comfort and capacity for international travellers passing through Auckland.'
Throughout the lounges, areas designed to cater to a diverse range of travellers will be introduced.
'We know our customers value having spaces that are suited to their travel needs, whether that be a quiet business area that allows focus, room for families to play before jumping onboard a flight or a social space to enjoy a coffee before departure,' Foran says.
The new interiors will celebrate the beautiful sights and textures of Aotearoa, brought to life through colours, materials, furnishings, and carefully curated lighting and art.
Construction is planned to begin in early 2026 and will take place in two phases. The current lounge will remain open with reduced capacity while work is completed on the new lounge for Airpoints Elite and Business Premier customers. Once the new lounge is open, the current lounge will be redeveloped and is expected to open by late 2027.
Throughout construction, customers will continue to be accommodated across different lounge spaces. Details of these spaces will be shared ahead of time and on the day of travel through the Air NZ app.
Notes:
Air New Zealand's current lounge at Auckland International Airport is approximately 2,000sqm. The new footprint will be approximately 1,700sqm larger, at 3,700sqm in total, and will incorporate two lounges
· Both lounges will feature fit-for-purpose spaces to suit travellers' needs, including:
o Improved business areas – A variety of productive workspaces from private rooms and single-seating booths will offer quiet space to focus
o Comfortable areas to relax – Comfortable lounge seating to offer a moment of calm before departure
o Dedicated family area – A dedicated family area that's been thoughtfully designed to be more suited to those travelling with their whānau
o A barista bar that will be closer to the entrance – We've repositioned the barista to be closer to the entrance, so those short on time can recharge faster
· The new lounge for Elite and Business Premier customers will be an elevated experience with more space, an expanded food and beverage offering, and views across the tarmac and runway
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