QantasLink have officially opened its new state of the
art gate lounge facility at Brisbane's Domestic Terminal.
QantasLink Executive Manager John Gissing said QantasLink's
new gate lounge will support the significant growth the airline has experienced
over recent years.
"QantasLink is committed to Brisbane as it is the
gateway to 13 QantasLink destinations in Queensland which support the state's
booming resource sector and world class tourism destinations," Mr Gissing
said.
"Over $4 million has been spent to deliver this state
of the art facility which will provide customers with a premium QantasLink
experience from the ground up."
The new gate lounge facility provides QantasLink customers
with access to two additional boarding gates (5 and 6), a centrally located
customer services desk, seating for 150 customers, and technology designed to
assist customers travelling with specific needs. Featuring Qantas' contemporary
interior styling with an abundance of natural light and relaxed ambience, the
new lounge will also be supported by a new QantasLink ground team committed to
delivering the highest standard of customer service.
"QantasLink's new gate lounge is conveniently located
in close proximity to Qantas' premium Business and Qantas Club lounges as well
as the terminals cafes and retailers.
The Minister for Transport and Main Roads Scott Emerson said
since the commencement of construction in December 2011, the new QantasLink
gate lounge had employed 250 Queenslanders.
"It is great to see one of Australia's most iconic
brands investing in our state's future through providing employment
opportunities as well as a premium product at our major transport and tourism
gateway Brisbane Domestic Airport," Mr Emerson said.
"Tourism is a major focus for the Newman Government in
growing Queensland into a four-pillar economy and QantasLink has been a key
contributor in promoting and supporting regional Queensland."
Today QantasLink also officially celebrated being named
Regional Airline of the Year 2012 by launching a new element to its aircraft
livery.
"QantasLink is proud to be Air Transport World's
Regional Airline of the Year 2012. This award recognised our team of services
professionals who are dedicated to connecting regional Australians to our
nation's capital cities and beyond," Mr Gissing said.
The new award livery will be introduced across QantasLink's
fleet and will remain for the next six months.
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