The new ‘080 Lounges’ at Bengaluru Airport

DDomestic and international flyers in Bengaluru can now relax at the luxurious ‘080 Lounges’ at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).

All the aspects of domestic and international lounges, including art, artisans, and heritage, revolve around Bengaluru. Even the name, 080, is attributed to the city’s trunk dial code.

The idea for the lounges is to bring back luxury and sheen to flying. According to BIAL, over the years, as more people gain access, the greater the luxury of flying and the greater the mass transport. These lounges with the element that bring back the Bengaluru airport aims.

Amenities include a domestic lounge with a cocktail bar, a quiet room with a library, a snug area, and a VIP suite. The international lounge has a whiskey bar, whiskey tasting area, and a wellness zone with spa and therapy. The marble flooring and different textures of wood and metal used in the interior decoration add to the luxury factor.

There is an entertainment pod, phone booths where travelers can take their work calls.

Two principles – greenery and fluidity. A lot of greenery, including a ceiling from an inverted garden, has been incorporated in line with Bengaluru’s description of a ‘garden city’. Curves and free-flowing designs have been employed to ensure that the lounges feel like a lot of different zones instead of one large area.

There is also a ‘080 Transit Hotel’, which can be accessed by travelers.