Brisbane Airport opens groundbreaking new Emirates lounge

Emirates passengers flying from Brisbane will be able to see a 360 degree view of the airport and its surroundings and also board their flight directly from the lounge.

The Airbus A380 superjumbo that has two passenger decks, and the new lounge allows direct access to each deck - making boarding quicker and a more pleasant experience for Emirates passengers.

172 passengers can be seated comfortably in the new lounge, dining area and business zones. The area also features flat screen TVs, complimentary gormet food and designer toilets.

Desley Boyle, Queensland's tourist minister said [quote] The lounge is another important investment by Emirates in Brisbane and Queensland and is a cornerstone of the airport redevelopment. It will provide the international level of comfort and service expected by business travellers from across the world".

Emirates plans to use its first Airbus A380 superjumbo on the London to Dubai route to start on December 1st.

Airline Booking and Information

• Read more about Emirates or Book flights with Emirates

• Atlantis resort to open this week in Dubai (25/09/08)
• New terminal to open at Dubai Airport in October (11/09/08)
• Early flight bookers stand to save up to 1000 pounds (11/09/08)
• WiFi hot spots in airport lounges on the increase (3/09/08)
• First AeroMobile flights lands in the UK (16/08/08)
• Singapore Airlines beats Qantas to worlds best carrier award (15/08/08)
• Take a shower on your flight with Emirates (3/08/08)
• Emirates received its first A380 superjumbo (28/07/08)
• FlyDubai is Emirates new budget airline (27/06/08)
• Emirates to get their first A380 superjumbo (3/06/08)