Air India has announced the opening of its newest lounge at San Francisco International Airport. The Maharaja Lounge is located near Gate A1 in the International Terminal. It spreads over 3,300 square feet, with seating capacity for 80 guests. The lounge is available to First and Business Class guests; and Platinum and Gold members of the airline’s Maharaja Club loyalty program. It also features a dedicated zone reserved exclusively for First Class passengers.
Campbell Wilson, CEO, said, “The opening of the Maharaja Lounge at San Francisco builds on the recent launch of our flagship lounge at Delhi, marking the beginning of a new generation of signature lounges for Air India.” North America, he said, “has long been a key pillar of Air India’s network, and our continued investments reflect both this commitment and our ambition to introduce a new standard of travel experiences in the region.”
Highlights of the space include:
- The Aviator’s Bar: offering signature cocktails;
- Private Zone: in a “serene” corner of the lounge and designed for privacy and comfort for First Class passengers.
- Tarmac view: with the seating and dining sections of the Private Zone and Business Class lounge overlooking the tarmac;
- Social Zone: adjacent to the aviator’s bar and designed to be the primary social area;
- Dining area: offering a wide variety of Indian and international dishes including live cooking stations
