Plaza Premium Group, a leading airport hospitality service provider, in joint venture with Qingdao International Airport Group and Capital Airport VIP Service Management Co. Ltd. introduces its first land-to-air premium airport experience. Featured are exclusive, integrated services and facilities, with four Plaza Premium Lounges, one Aerotel and a suite of VIP services including private meeting rooms, meet-and-greet, curb-to-apron escort services and fast-track immigration clearance in China’s newest airport Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO).
The unique land-to-air premium experience is offered in two areas: a three-story VIP Building located at the arrival area and three Plaza Premium Lounge outlets at the departure area. Covering a total 6,500 square meters of the airport space, the multi-complex VIP Building offers end-to-end airport hospitality services from dining, lounging, meet-and-greet to personalized concierge and accommodation. The tri-party joint venture aims to bring world-class airport hospitality to China’s new major aviation hub, which spans 478,000 square meters and is equipped to host over 35 million travelers annually.
“Thank you for the trust honored by the Qingdao International Airport Group and Capital Airport VIP Service Management to work with us on this unique partnership to design, build and operate 360-degree land-to-air VIP experiences. The Qingdao project showcases how Plaza Premium Group’s offering has evolved beyond lounge and traditional airport services, towards an end-to-end airport hospitality experience to serve the evolving needs of travelers in today’s new travel landscape. This project that we have spearheaded demonstrates that diversification in the industry is necessary and we look forward to offering this holistic support service to more airports globally in the future,” said Song Hoi-See, founder and chief executive officer of Plaza Premium Group. “Furthermore, Qingdao marks the group’s first presence in the Eastern China region – we are thrilled to expand our presence in mainland China, a market that we value and are dedicated to meeting the needs of.”
Land-to-Air Experience: Integrated and premium services offered at the three-level VIP Building
Level 1: Houses 11 VIP rooms that offer designated spaces for corporations to provide private and premium airport services to affluent travelers. Services include private check-in, concierge, dining, lounge, and a special fast-track or curb-to-apron service for those departing at the domestic terminal.
Level 2: Award-winning services by Plaza Premium Lounge. The 2,673-square-foot lounge includes three private dining areas, three tea rooms, an Aerobar, massage service, concierge, VIP meeting rooms, workstations and a souvenir shop.
Level 3: Aerotel Qingdao is located on the third floor of the VIP Building and within a five-minute walk to the nearest security checkpoint. Designed to promise a “Good Sleep at The Airport” with travelers’ needs and convenience in mind, the Aerotel houses 54 comfortable rooms across three suite types, crafted with quality bedding, pillow options, soothing lighting, powerful showers, high-speed Wi-Fi and in-room IPTV. On the first and second floors of the building, guests can take advantage of the extensive leisure facilities inside the VIP Building’s Plaza Premium Lounge, as well dine in the restaurant serving various locally inspired and international food options.
Departure Experience: A relaxing journey at Plaza Premium Lounge for domestic travelers
At the new airport, travelers are able to enjoy three pay-per-use Plaza Premium Lounges located on the airside third floor of Terminal 1, situated near the boarding gates, as well as on the east and west sides of the Central Landscape Area respectively. Varying based on the specific lounge, the lounges offer fast-track services, food and beverage options, showers, private resting areas, massage and beauty services, and VIP meet and greet.
The unique land-to-air experience commenced on the opening of Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport on Aug. 12. All services are available for reservation on Plaza Premium Lounge official website and Aerotel official website or via partnered distribution channels and corporations. Since 2019, Plaza Premium Group has opened Aerotel at Beijing Daxing International Airport, and recently opened the first high-speed railway lounges at Changsha, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
