Disruptions ahead at Bologna airport, lounge closes for work all summer
If you are planning a departure from Bologna airport in the coming months, mark this news down: the Marconi Business Lounge, or [...]
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If you are planning a departure from Bologna airport in the coming months, mark this news: the Marconi Business Lounge, or the "Guglielmo Marconi" VIP Room, will temporarily close starting May 26 for a major redesign.
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The management and renovation of the lounge has been entrusted to Prima Vista Lounges, the group's premium brand Aviapartner, already active in several Italian and international airports, including. Rome Fiumicino e Cagliari Elmas.
The current lounge, opened in the February 2006, is thus preparing to turn over a new leaf with an ambitious project: reopen by the end of September with a new look, new services and a completely revamped experience in step with the highest international standards.
What will change?
The approach chosen by AdB--Bologna Airport--follows an increasingly popular trend among European airports: outsourcing lounge management to High-end hospitality professionals, able to offer passengers a tailor-made service that lives up to the expectations of those who fly business or hold elite status.
Of course close in the summer, on the eve of the debut of Emirates' A350 right from Bologna on June 1, may not seem like perfect timing, but perhaps AdB preferred to sacrifice the summer period and vacationers rather than business travelers during the rest of the year.
Who is Prima Vista Lounges?
The brand, part of the giant Aviapartner, specializes in premium services and operates lounges in 75 European airports. With over 65 years of experience in the handling sector, the group has developed a model that aims to Turning time at the airport into a time of comfort and pleasure, rather than just waiting.
During 2024, a selection process was initiated among several industry players, culminating in the awarding to Prima Vista Lounges. The mission? To bring a new standard of excellence to Bologna.
What happens during the work?
During the summer months, the lounge will be closed. This could be an inconvenience for frequent flyers, especially those flying business or accessing through premium credit cards or lounge programs such as Priority Pass o LoungeKey.
No fast track
In Bologna, like Bergamo and Genoa, lounge is pre-security, and also includes access to the internal fast-track to the same lounge, it will have to be seen what strategy will be implemented. For example, in Genoa, where similar work is being done at the lounge, a dedicated route has been equipped tending also to the fact that in these stopovers Airport Fast Track offered by American Express to platinum holders is not active.
A temporary alternative has not been announced at this time, so it is advisable to plan and Consider longer times for passing security checks.
Conclusions
With this redesign, Bologna Airport takes a decisive step toward a more modern and international passenger experience, but at the same time there will be many disappointed but As we Ligurians say: Sucking & Sorbing is not possible. If you want the renovated lounge, you have to agree to have the work done.
