Pearl Lounge at Bahrain International Airport receives 5-star rating

TDT | Manama

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The Pearl Lounge at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has received a 5-star rating from Skytrax, which issues an annual list of the best airports, airlines, and airport lounges in the world, announced Transportation & Telecommunications and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) chairman Kamal Ahmed.

The minister announced this during an event hosted by BAC and Hala Bahrain at The Pearl Lounge with the media in attendance. The Minister expressed his gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for his patronage and continuous support of the aviation sector as well as the support of the government, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for its efforts to bolster the achievements of the sector, which is a key pillar of economic growth in Bahrain.

Kamal Ahmed expressed his pride at BIA’s achievement, noting it comes on the back of another 5-star rating by Skytrax last February. He said: “This achievement reflects the tireless efforts of the BAC and HalaBahrain teams, who strive to implement the highest international standards in their provision of services to travellers and airlines.”

BAC Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, said: “Airport lounges are one of the most appreciated aspects of the travel experience for premium passengers and BIA strives to maintain the highest standards at The Pearl Lounges. Offering traditional Bahraini hospitality in a modern setting, the lounges provide an ideal and exceptional retreat for individuals, groups, business travellers, and families.”

Skytrax CEO, Edward Plaisted, said: “Fashioned on the principles and design of a 5-Star hotel, The Pearl Lounge is finished to the most excellent standard, offering a most luxurious and relaxing ambience where customers can easily forget they are in an international airport. The lounge Decor and furnishings are of a truly exceptional standard.”

Operated by Hala Bahrain, the premium hospitality service provider at BIA, The Pearl Lounge achieves a luxury level akin to a 5-Star hotel.