KIA business class lounge gets major facelift

First class travellers are now assured of more comfort after the management of the National Aviation Services (NAS) yesterday inaugurated a new business class lounge, the Kigali Pearl Lounge, at Kigali International Airport. A shelf of drinks at the lounge. The old lounge which opened in August 2011, was 185 square metres, and had a capacity to accommodate 54 passengers. Invited guests chat inside the lounge after the official opening. The new one is more than double the previous one and offers much comfort for first and business class passengers as well as other travellers who wish to pay for access to the many concierge conveniences offered. Invited guests chat inside the lounge after the official opening. During the opening of the new facility, Rami Al-Haddad, the director of NAS Global, said: “There is more to come. Over the next few weeks, we’ll add tablets on our charge bars for people to access the internet and we’ll also be launching an online portal associated with the Rwanda Civil Aviation. We’ve increased our capacity by 100 per cent.” Passengers wait for their flights at the new lounge. The facility is equipped with private meeting rooms, a business centre and wireless internet connection, in addition to catering options. Invited guests chat inside the lounge after the official opening. Furthermore, children’s play area, a relaxation room, lavatories with amenities, as well as meet and assist services put travellers at ease. Passengers wait for their flights at the new lounge. (Photos by Timothy Kisambira) The Kuwaiti company, NAS, active in the business of airport ground handling services, started operating in Rwanda in 2011 and is operational at 15 airports around the world.

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KIA business class lounge gets major facelift