Emirates lounge at AKL Closed for refreshment Until March 2025

[serfty]

It has reopened.

Watch: First look inside the refurbished Emirates lounge at Auckland Airport

The refreshed lounge has space for 220 guests, new furnishings, New Zealand produce, showers and free Wi-Fi.

www.stuff.co.nz

Looks like new dining furniture - out with the wood/walnut theme. Chairs more padded and tables composite material.

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[muppet]

So EK spent 2 months to swap the furniture out … the fixed fittings look untouched

 

[drron]

Good to see after nearly 2 months the thread heading still has the Kiwi spelling intact.

refushment​

 

[serfty]

So EK spent 2 months to swap the furniture out … the fixed fittings look untouched

Apparently, there was more done than just swapping furniture ...

Brief of works -: Key tasks involve the replacement of broken tiles in various areas, including the reception desk, the entrance to the main lounge, the main lounge floor, and the walkways leading to the seating areas. Each tile replacement task will involve thorough removal, preparation, and installation to ensure seamless integration with existing finishes. Works also include the replacement of lighting fixtures and general FF&E and a commercial clean of the space upon completion.

 

[muppet]

Apparently, there was more done than just swapping furniture ...

That brief of works is clearly trying to make a simple task sound like heaps of work.

Let me de-code …

“Key tasks involve the replacement of broken tiles in various areas, including the reception desk, the entrance to the main lounge, the main lounge floor, and the walkways leading to the seating areas. Each tile replacement task will involve thorough removal, preparation, and installation to ensure seamless integration with existing finishes.”

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“Replace 4 broken tiles”

Anyway, I’m sure someone will visit soon and report back.

 

[elanshin]

That brief of works is clearly trying to make a simple task sound like heaps of work.

Let me de-code …

“Key tasks involve the replacement of broken tiles in various areas, including the reception desk, the entrance to the main lounge, the main lounge floor, and the walkways leading to the seating areas. Each tile replacement task will involve thorough removal, preparation, and installation to ensure seamless integration with existing finishes.”

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“Replace 4 broken tiles”

Anyway, I’m sure someone will visit soon and report back.

Im sure lots will visit soon. Iirc QF pax will move over as soon as QF lounge refurbishment starts.

 

[justinbrett]

Well we finally have the answer for why the QF renovation is taking years - if those relatively minor changes took two months! Moving walls? We might be waiting a few more years!