Cathay Pacific is moving beyond with the re-opening of the newly renovated Shanghai Pudong lounge on 18 July
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Cathay Pacific is reopening its newly renovated
Shanghai Pudong Cathay Pacific Lounge on July 18, marking the introduction of
the airline’s awards-winning lounge
design to mainland China for the first time Cathay Pacific is “moving
beyond” for its customers with a superior experience at every stage of their
journey.
Located near Departure Gate D69
in Pudong Airport’s Terminal 2 building, the new lounge occupies a space
of 970 square metres and follows the warm, inviting style developed by
Studioilse, the London-based studio led by Ilse Crawford, seen in Cathay
Pacific’s newest lounges across its global network.
Cathay Pacific Chief Customer and
Commercial Officer Paul Loo said: “We are delighted to bring our signature lounge
design to mainland China, ensuring our customers travelling through Pudong
Airport have an even more enjoyable experience when they fly with us. Shanghai
is one of our most popular destinations for business and leisure, and a
favourite among our most loyal customers. Our premium passengers can now look
forward to a multitude of new and improved features at the lounge, especially
when it comes to the F&B options they can enjoy.”
An
Oasis
Passengers leave the hustle and bustle of the
airport behind as soon as they reach the reception area, where they are
transported to an oasis of serenity designed to reflect the comforts of a
modern apartment. The space is stylishly accentuated with natural materials
such as cherry wood and limestone, while the medley of different leather and
Alcantara-upholstered designer furniture is set up to allow guests to socialise
in open areas or wind down more privately in peace and solitude.
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The Terrace
A particular highlight of the lounge is the
Terrace, an L-shaped, open-ceiling verandah that allows guests to take in
panoramic views of the apron and runway while seated at one of the dining
tables or bespoke Solo Chairs, which come with a built-in reading lamp and
individual side table.
The design of the Terrace is similarly reflected
in the open-ceiling food hall, where passengers wanting a pre-flight
refreshment can enjoy the convenience of self-serve international hot and cold
dishes, freshly baked treats, cheeses and cold cuts that can be picked up from
the Servery counter. A variety of wines and spirits are also available at the
self-service bar, giving guests the ability to mix their favourite pre-flight
cocktails.
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The
Noodle Bar
The always-popular Noodle Bar, a signature feature
among Cathay Pacific’s global lounges, is also making its debut in mainland
China. Channelling Hong Kong’s beloved tea houses, the open-kitchen Noodle Bar
offers a combination of communal long tables and private booths set within a
stylish dining area complete with hanging lights and dark-wood ceiling fans.
Here visitors to the lounge can get a comforting taste of Hong Kong by ordering
freshly prepared wonton egg noodles with soup – a
Cantonese classic – or perk up before their flight with a spicy Sichuan
province special in the form of dandan
noodles. Of course, guests can also enjoy some of Shanghai’s own delectable
culinary culture with hand-made, soup-filled xiao long bao dumplings among the dim sum dishes served daily. Meanwhile, high-speed Wi-Fi and Flight Information
Display System screens ensure passengers are able to relax, refresh and
recharge without worry before their flight.
The Shanghai Pudong Cathay Pacific Lounge is open
to First and Business Class passengers, Marco Polo Club Silver members and
above, oneworld Emerald and Sapphire
members, and members of all tiers holding a valid lounge pass. The opening
hours will be from 05:30 to 21:00 daily.
Key Facts
Location
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Near Departure Gate D69, Airside,
Terminal 2, Shanghai Pudong International
Airport
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Size
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970 square metres
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Seat Capacity
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305 seats
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Opening Hour
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Daily 05:30- 21:00
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Admittance
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Lounge Zonings
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