Italy’s flag carrier ITA Airways inaugurated the Fantasia Lounge, its new lounge dedicated to unaccompanied minors in Terminal 1 of Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport.

Designed by the branding agency FutureBrand, the new Fantasia Lounge covers an area of 120 sq m. It is situated in the Check-in area of Terminal 1 of Rome Fiumicino Airport, before security controls, and it is dedicated to unaccompanied minors departing from or in transit through Fiumicino Airport on flights operated by ITA Airways.

According to the creative concept inspiring the new Fantasia Lounge, the sky and sea merge to create a space colored in ITA Airways blue, with illustrations conveying a fun and dreamy atmosphere. The central element is a large hot-air balloon, surrounded by porthole-shaped niches and cozy lounges featuring aeronautical design.

Otherside Brewing Co, in partnership with Delaware North, in December 2023 opened the Otherside Brew Lounge at Perth Airport’s Terminal 2, which celebrates a combination of Western Australian craft beer, live music, arts and culture.

Guests will be treated to regularly scheduled live music performances, rotating art installations showcasing the work of local WA artists, and a state-of-the-art audio/visual experience. Complimenting the brand’s wide range of craft beers is a locally sourced menu, available for takeaway or table service.
 

London Luton Airport (LLA) a new No1 Lounge, which has a capacity for 70 guests and offers a variety of seating options, from comfortable lounge chairs to quieter meeting spaces, while natural light filters through the lounge window spaces offering some airfield views.

Operated by SwissportALD, a joint venture between Airport Dimensions and Swissport, the lounge, located next to Gate 17, offers complimentary food and beverages, with a selection of premium beers, spirits, and wines served from a fully staffed bar, and culinary delights catering to different tastes, including cooked and continental breakfasts, and an afternoon menu with vegan and vegetarian options.

The lounge’s modern design, featuring a contemporary color scheme, plush textures, and unique feature wallpaper, is complemented by essential amenities like Wi-Fi, flight information screens, a TV lounge, newspapers and magazines.
 

No1 Lounges officially reopened the Clubrooms at Gatwick South Terminal in December. Clubrooms are designed in the style of a modern members’ club with the service to match. Clubrooms is an adult only space and guests must be aged 12+ to be admitted access. With spacious rooms, Clubrooms offers hosted table service, freshly made to order food dishes and premium beverages, including beers, wines, cocktails, spirits and sparkling wines.
 

TAP Air Portugal will open a new lounge in January 2024 in the international area of Lisbon Airport for its customers travelling to countries outside the European Union. The airside lounge is designed to provide greater comfort, privacy and convenience for departing customers on flights outside the Schengen area. With an area of 380 sq m, and capacity for around 100 customers, the new TAP lounge will be open every day between 5 a.m. and midnight from early 2024.