Air New Zealand today revealed plans for its new flagship Air New Zealand Koru Lounge at Auckland International Airport. Set to become the most spacious lounge in the airline’s network, the footprint of the space will nearly double. Once complete, the Koru Lounge will incorporate two spaces—one for Airpoints Elite and Business Premier customers and a second for Airpoints Gold, Star Alliance Gold, Airpoints Silver and Koru members.Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran says the new lounges are designed “around what our customers told us matters most: more space, more seating and the ability to choose how they spend their time.”
Across the two lounges, total seating capacity will increase by 70 per cent (with the space increasing from 2,000 square meters to 3,700 square meters). In addition, “areas designed to cater to a diverse range of travellers” will be introduced. Some of these areas might include private meetings rooms and single-seating workspace booths, a dedicated family space, and comfortable lounge seating to grab a coffee. Tip: The barista bar will be repositioned closer to the entrance, so those short on time can recharge faster.The new lounge for Elite and Business Premier customers will also offer an expanded food and beverage offering, plus views across the tarmac and runway.New furnishings, art and lighting will be introduced across the lounges, as well.
Construction Timeline
Construction is planned to begin in early 2026 and will take place in two phases. Note that the current lounge will remain open with reduced capacity while work is completed on the new lounge for Airpoints Elite and Business Premier customers. Once the new lounge is open, the current lounge will be redeveloped and is expected to open by late 2027.Throughout construction, Air New Zealand says customers will be accommodated across different lounge spaces. Details of these spaces will be shared ahead of time and on the day of travel through the Air NZ app.
