NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 5 – Hong Kong-based airport lounge provider Plaza Premium Group has opened a new facility at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Located at Terminal 1D, the facility sits on 366 square meters with a seating capacity of 150 seats.
It offers travelers a relaxing place, dining areas, charging stations, and workspaces, among others.
The new lounge is the Group’s second location in Africa after Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
“PPG’s presence in the MEA region is growing from strength to strength. Recently we celebrated the successful openings of our Plaza Premium Lounge Amman, Jordan, as well as two Root98 outlets in Jeddah,” Okan Kufeci, Senior Vice President at Plaza Premium Group Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), said.
“Today’s announcement marks the fourth touchpoint for us in this vibrant region in the past 6 months, and we are honoured to be a partner with Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to offer a more comfortable way to await your flight in one of the fast-growing global tourism markets.”
JKIA is one of the busiest airports in Africa and receives an average of 9 million travelers, 40 airlines, and over 200 nationalities each year.
“The addition of Plaza Premium Lounge at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a significant milestone for Kenya Airports Authority. It reflects our dedication to providing passengers with top-notch amenities and comfort during their journey,” Kenya Airports Authority acting MD Henry Ogoye said.
“This partnership exemplifies our continuous efforts to elevate the standards of airport services in the region.”
