GATWICK is to gain an Emirates lounge (seen left in an artist's impression). The Dubai-based airline operates three non-stop flights each day to its hub offering connections to a wide variety of onward destinations on its global network including Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore. The lounge will boast a wide array of passenger amenities including an extensive seating area of 255 seats and full restroom and shower facilities particularly useful for passengers connecting from other airlines. Passengers will be able to enjoy an extensive menu of complimentary hot and cold gourmet dishes having the choice of formal or informal seating in the dining area and bar service. A business centre will also be featured, with 14 complimentary workstations and 6 laptop workstations. The Gatwick lounge will be the biggest in Emirates' network to date, outside of its lounges at its global hub in Dubai. It will open in the early Autumn.
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