Lounge, transit hotel at Bengaluru airport to partially shut from June

Lounge and transit hotel facilities at the Bengaluru airport will remain partially shut between June this year and March 2021, owing to the refurbishment work which commences from the next month, BIAL said Tuesday.

The refurbishment project will be executed in two phases spanning 18-20 months, Bengalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) said in the release.

"Starting June 1, parts of the domestic and international lounges and transit hotel would be closed," BIAL said.

Billionaire Prem Watsa's Fairfax Group-promoted Bengaluru airport currently has four lounges -- two in international security hold area (SHA) and the other two in the domestic SHA.

"Our vision is to improve lounge facilities to enhance the on-ground travel experience of our passengers. The new lounge concept is aimed at providing the ultimate hospitality experience," said Kenneth R, chief commercial officer, BIAL.

The refurbishment work will be executed in two phases spanning 18-20 months, a BIAL spokesperson said adding .