New family friendly lounge opens at London Gatwick

Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has opened its new Plaza Express lounge at London Gatwick Airport’s north terminal departure.

According to PPG. the new opening is ideal for larger groups and families alike looking to kick-start their holiday in a fun and casual way, offering leisure travellers the ‘Plaza Premium Lounge’ hospitality but with more affordable entry rates, high-speed Wi-Fi, cozy zoned seating and delicious food and drink.

Said to be tailored for travellers seeking to enjoy light bites in a cozy setting, while offering runway views and a peaceful escape from the typical departure chaos, the lounge serves a delicious choice of breakfast from the buffet in the mornings until 11am.

The family-friendly lounge – that has a dedicated play area for little ones and a pool table for the big kids – is ready to welcome guests on the first stop of their travels, open daily from 5am to 4pm.

Plaza Express marks the brand’s seventh opening in the UK and its’ second at London Gatwick, already home to the Plaza Premium Lounge also at North Terminal departure.

Lorenzo Valori, PPG’s vice president of commercial and operations for Europe, said: “The concept allows us to expand our offering to a wider group of travellers with affordable entry prices to a vibrant inviting space and embrace the holiday spirit.”