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Emirates Opens Paris Charles de Gaulle Lounge

DALLAS — Emirates (EK) opened its new 925-square-meter premium lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

The lounge, located in Terminal 2C, opened its doors earlier this week to welcome First and Business Class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards members.

The largest airline in the Middle East states it has invested close to US$952,900.90 (AE$3.5 million) to design "an extraordinary lounge experience in Paris that takes premium travel to new heights, with a special focus on comfort and convenience."

Emirates Paris Lounge. Photo: Emirates

The Emirates lounge can accommodate up to 165 guests. Emirates customers can look forward to a modern design with new furnishings and shower facilities with VOYA products, complimentary Wi-Fi, and views of the airport runway. "The lounge will also feature unique seating arrangements for dining, lounging and quiet spaces for relaxation."

Last year, the UAE flag carrier partnered with Extime to offer premium travellers a "dedicated lounge space" in CGG's Terminal 1.

A6-EVS Emirates Airbus A380 LFPG CDG. Photo: Tony Bordelais/Airways

Emirates in Paris

Dubai-based EK arrive at CDG 1992 and serves the French capital with 21 weekly flights, including 3 daily A380 flights. It also offers French customers links to Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia.

"With renovations in Terminal 2 now complete, customers can expect even more 'fly better' moments and world-class services the airline is renowned for." - Emirates

The airline also serves Nice with a daily A380 service, and Lyon with a daily Boeing 777 flight and then a daily A350 service from December 1.

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