Plaza Premium Lounge, the world’s first independent airport lounge brand and the largest global independent lounge network under Plaza Premium Group, was awarded the “World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge” at the prestigious World Airline Awards 2024 by Skytrax today in London. This was the eighth consecutive time that the company received this title since 2016. Plaza Premium Lounge Rome at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at T3 Departures topped the list again, building on its triumph in 2023, while Plaza Premium Lounge in Dubai International Airport ranked 5th.
Mr. Song Hoi See, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group said: “Receiving this prestigious award for eight consecutive years is an absolute honour. Twenty-six years ago, we introduced the world’s first independent airport lounge concept, and we have come a long way. Today, we operate in 80 international airports across 30 countries, with over 250 locations, and have expanded beyond just offering lounge service to providing a comprehensive 360-degree airport experience. Travel continues to change whether in the context of travel patterns, airport innovations, and passenger behaviour. We believe travel should be a pleasure and so whatever the journey, we aim to anticipate and evolve our offerings to build with the present and future passengers in mind.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Skytrax for this recognition, and also to our airport partners, business partners, as well as industry friends around the world who have supported us throughout the years. Of course, we owe everything to our teams for their unwavering commitment in providing excellent service to travelers every day. This award is a testament to their hard work and passion. ”
Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: “We congratulate Plaza Premium Lounge on being named the World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge operator, and to win this for the eighth consecutive year is a fabulous achievement. The highest ranked Plaza Premium Lounge in 2024 is at Rome Fiumicino Airport, and as the world’s best known lounge provider – Plaza Premium Group management and entire team should be very proud of this very high recognition from customers.”
PPG continues to build on its legacy of excellence and to expand its footprint while prioritising sustainability, digitalisation, and people. The company continues to evolve and create value for travelers, holding true to its core mission of “making travel better”.
The “Proudly Local” experience was recently introduced at Plaza Premium Lounge in six inaugural locations, including the award-winning Rome lounge and the Dubai lounge, which is also one of the Top-5 in the award category, as part of the “Your Destination Before Departure” campaign. The other locations include Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Nagoya, and Adelaide.
Song explained: “Travelers these days are increasingly driven by experiences, and we recognise the need to evolve along with them. With that in mind, Plaza Premium Lounge is now more than just a lounge; it transforms into an airport destination where passengers can eat, drink, work, and refresh before their flights, while immersed in the culture of that particular airport location. Our wish is for travelers to find inspiration and establish deeper connections with a city through its food, art, and people. It demonstrates the ‘culture’ element of our brand promises, alongside comfort, convenience, love, care, and value, we believe good hospitality will contribute to making the airport journey a better part of flying.”
Plaza Premium Lounge – Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in Italy gives travellers a peek into Rome with influences from the ancient Roman architecture in its lounge design. Travellers get to savour a selection of food and beverages while relaxing at the lounge, and also catch up on work with the lounge’s complimentary Wi-Fi and charging stations.
Plaza Premium Lounge Dubai features comfortable seating, four private family suites with personalized butler service, designated smoking rooms, shower facilities, relaxation areas, a well-stocked ‘Aerobar,’ and live cooking stations serving a fine selection of Arabic, Asian, and international cuisines.
