Cork, which is operated by Swissport and is Ireland’s second fastest growing international airport, has opened its new business lounge. Swissport’s investment in the lounge (which will total €500,000 over four years) is in direct response to a significant increase in demand for premium lounge access from business travellers across the south of Ireland.
During the official opening of the lounge, Cork Airport’s managing director, Niall MacCarthy, said it will give “everyone travelling through the airport, whether it’s for business or leisure, the chance to relax or work in comfort, and enjoy some great food and drink sourced from our region.”
He added that with more than 2.4 million passengers expected to travel through Cork Airport this year “it is important for us to be able to provide the best possible customer service, giving all our guests the opportunity for a productive and first class start to their journey every time.”
The 31st Aspire lounge to open globally, Cork’s new lounge has a capacity for upwards of 80 guests, and is open to all travellers, irrespective of airline or class of travel. Access can be pre-booked or paid for on the day. Complimentary food (featuring local luxury food items) along with drinks and newspapers are available and there are dedicated zones for business, dining and relaxing.
“This new showcase lounge is now one of 31 Aspire lounges located in airports around the globe, including Amsterdam Schiphol, London Heathrow, Calgary and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta airports” said Shaun Weston, vice-president of Global Lounges, Swissport.
“We have laid the space out ergonimcally, so it works for everyone, whether that is catching up on work, reading that gripping novel, or simply wanting to chat with your travelling companions over a coffee… or of course, a Barry’s Tea.”
