Passengers passing through Brisbane Airport
(BNE) in the Australian state of Queensland now have more options when it comes to indulging in a spot of preflight relaxation. This is because Escape Lounges has opened its first lounge at the airport, which is located on Australia’s east coast, heralding a new era for passenger experience at the facility. Escape is already an established UK and US brand.
This development marks a first for Escape Lounges in terms of its presence in the southern hemisphere, and the company is promising its guests a diverse offering at Brisbane Airport. As a paid facility, access to the lounge isn’t dictated by a passenger’s class of travel or elite airline status: rather, anyone willing to stump up the entry fee can enjoy its opulence. Let’s take a closer look at the new lounge.
Brisbane’s Escape Lounge Is Open For Business
Photo: Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport’s new lounge is more than just an exciting new development for its passengers. Indeed, as the facility noted in a statement released earlier today, the new space also represents “the first fully designed, built, and managed Escape Lounge in Australia and in the Southern Hemisphere.” Its aesthetic is designed to have close ties to South East Queensland, and showcases the region’s beauty.
Given that the lounge is expecting to serve a diverse range of passengers, it has been tailored to suit various wants and needs of the modern lounge guest. Indeed, tapping into the recent boom in remote and on-the-go work, the facility has space for passengers to work, alongside the obligatory relaxing and socializing. Commenting on the opening, Craig Ping, VP Growth for CAVU Experiences, said that:
“Building our first Escape Lounge in the Southern Hemisphere is a proud milestone, and we’re thrilled to be doing so in partnership with Brisbane Airport. Together, we’ve created a space that embodies the spirit of Queensland while offering the comfort, service, and attention to detail that Escape Lounges are known for. We’re excited to welcome travellers and help them start their journey with an Escape to Remember.”
How Much Does It Cost To Access The Lounge?
Photo: Brisbane Airport
Passengers wishing to access the new lounge in Brisbane need not worry about whether their ticket or status is enough to get them in. Instead, access to the facility is gained via paid entry, with a quick look at Escape’s website suggesting that the price of this is AU$ 65 (US$ 41.30). Guests can access the lounge up to three hours before their flight, and should make much of this cost back in food and drink.
According to Escape, prospective guests can find the new lounge at Brisbane Airport” on the International Terminal’s mezzanine level (Level 4),” with the facility being open from 05:00 to 01:00 local time. Food options and beverages are served more or less all day, with the cut-off for these offerings only coming half an hour before closing time. Passengers can book their stay in the lounge online in advance.
As noted in the table below, Brisbane Airport is home to one of two Escape lounges in Australia, with the other being located at Cairns Airport (CNS) on the northeastern coast of Queensland. With a chef-prepared “locally inspired menu filled with a variety of hot and cold dishes” as well as hot, cold, soft, and alcoholic drinks all included in the price, Escape has provided a diverse catering offering.
Country
Escape Lounges
Australia
Two
United Kingdom
Seven
United States of America
18
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Ready To Welcome All Kinds Of Passengers
Photo: Brisbane Airport
As well as regular passengers seeking somewhere luxurious and relaxing to wait for their flight, the Escape lounge at Brisbane Airport also looks set to be a hit with aviation enthusiasts. This is because, as the facility notes, guests can enjoy “sweeping views of the runway,” making it perfect for a bit of planespotting.
With “thoughtfully zoned seating offering a range of options suited to every type of traveller,” as well as its more democratic paid access model that doesn’t require premium tickets or elite status, Escape is ready to welcome all kinds of guests to its lounge. Toby Innes, Head of Commercial Property Development at Brisbane Airport, concludes that “people are in for a treat in this comfortable and inviting space.”
