Air India unveils ‘The Maharaja Lounge’ at Delhi airport’s T3

Tata Group-owned aviation major Air India has officially unveiled its first flagship, ‘The Maharaja Lounge’, at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. The Maharaja Lounge, developed by global design studio Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), combines subtle sophistication with thoughtful details.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson described the new Maharaja Lounge as a pivotal ‘tangible and proud representation’ of the airline’s broader transformation.

“It is a tangible and proud representation of the ‘New Air India

Experience’. We endeavour to set a benchmark in aviation hospitality, and this is just the beginning. Our strategic expansion plans include substantial investments to build more such platforms across countries that we fly to that will redefine luxury and comfort for our guests,” he added.

This 16,000 sqft lounge, set to open to passengers travelling in Business and First Class, Gold and Platinum Maharaja Club and eligible Star Alliance members from February 16. The facility accommodates approximately 300 guests across Business and First Class sections.

The lounge features distinct zones based on different needs, providing spaces for relaxation or work as well as more vibrant areas for socialising. The new lounge provides a holistic guest experience, including the Aviator’s Bar, the Globetrotter’s Study, and a Serenity Area.

First Class guests have access to exclusive amenities such as the Crystal Bar, Sleep Suites, and dining areas overlooking the tarmac. The Maharaja Lounge provides a customised and wonderful dining experience for all guests, with a vast selection of Indian and international culinary delicacies, featuring live cooking stations.

Air India’s revamped lounge experience also includes a ‘”Beverage on Wheels’ service offering bespoke cocktail servings.

Additionally, an ‘Tea Programme’ provides passengers with personalised, freshly brewed tea, accompanied by assorted snacks and savouries.

To enhance the traveller’s journey, Air India has introduced exclusive Maharaja-themed postcards that guests can keep as a unique souvenir.

(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)