OAKLAND, Calif., March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- MAG
USA's Escape Lounge will
extend complimentary lounge access to British Airways' Club World
and Gold and Silver Executive Club members travelling to London
Gatwick from Oakland International
Airport (OAK) when the UK carrier's new direct service starts
today.
Escape Lounge at Oakland International is operated by Manchester
Airports Group (MAG) USA, a
subsidiary of the largest UK-owned airport group.
The new Escape Lounge at OAK opened in late 2016 following
successful common-use Escape airport Lounge launches at
Minneapolis-St.Paul (MSP) and Bradley (BDL) in Hartford, CT. It will offer eligible British
Airways customers a relaxing atmosphere with stylish and
contemporary furnishings together with an extensive complimentary
food menu featuring locally-inspired dishes created in partnership
with Oakland-based chef,
Chris Pastena. Owner of established
Bay Area restaurants Chop Bar, Lungomare and Calavera, Pastena
brings more than 25 years' experience to the creation of the
breakfast, lunch and dinner menus at Escape Lounge. A wide range of
unlimited complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,
including local coffee brand RoastCo; flight information
screens; free high-speed Wi-Fi and a selection of newspapers and
magazines are available in the lounge.
Escape Lounge is located post-security just after Gate 8, and is
open daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Rosemarie Andolino,
President and CEO of MAG USA
said: "We are delighted to partner with British Airways.
Today's airline customers are seeking quality and affordable
upgrades to their daily lives, and Escape Lounge at OAK ensures
British Airways' Club World and Gold and Silver Executive Club
members traveling through Oakland
International Airport now have access to an airport lounge where
they can relax and recharge while enjoying award-winning, local
chef-inspired cuisine to enhance their travel experience. High
quality common-use airport lounges are important in supporting
route development for international airlines."
Bryant L. Francis, Port of
Oakland Director of Aviation at
Oakland International Airport stated: "Today's
announcement is one that we make with a great deal of excitement.
Bringing British Airways to Oakland is not only a major advancement for
the airport, but also for the entire East Bay and Wine
Country. The airport has enjoyed over three consecutive years
of passenger traffic growth, including the addition of several new
domestic and international destinations as well as new airlines,
such as British Airways. This expanded service to the top European
destination reflects the ever increasing opportunities and
convenience available for travelers to and from Oakland and the Bay Area at large."
Simon Brooks, Senior Vice
President Sales, North
America, said: "We are really excited to connect
Oakland to London - the UK has never been more
affordable. We have some great fares for those looking to travel
this summer and with the many destinations throughout Europe
British Airways flies to, why not spend some time abroad."
For more information about Escape Lounges, please visit
www.escapelounges.com or follow us on social media at
Twitter.com/OAKEscape and Facebook.com/OAKEscape
About MAG USA
MAG USA, launched in 2015, is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manchester Airport Group, U.K.
(MAG). MAG USA is focused on
bringing Escape airport Lounges, commercial parking products and
P3, public-private partnerships, retail and terminal developments
that transform the passenger experience to U.S. airports. MAG
USA seeks to improve the
traveler's experience through innovative technology, products and
multi-channel marketing that drives commercial success and customer
satisfaction. For more information about MAG USA, please visit www.magworld.com
About MAG
MAG is the UK's leading airport group and owns and operates
Manchester, London Stansted,
East Midlands and Bournemouth
Airports, together with MAG Property, a commercial property
division. MAG's aim is to become a global leader in airport
management, products and services, and it currently employs over
4,500 people, annually serves approximately 50 million passengers
and handles 650,000 tonnes of air freight.
MAG is managed on behalf of its shareholders who include Manchester
City Council (35.5%), IFM Investors (35.5%) and the nine other
Greater Manchester local
authorities (29%).
About British Airways
British Airways, part of International Airlines Group, is one of
the world's leading global premium airlines and the largest
international carrier in the UK. The carrier has its home base at
London Heathrow and flies to more than 70 different countries. The
airline currently has a fleet of more than 270 aircraft. For more
information visit www.ba.com
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