Avianca has unveiled its newest VIP lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA). It elevates premium travel experiences for its clients and Star Alliance top-tier passengers. The 6,559-square-foot lounge in Concourse J, Gate J6, accommodates over 300 travellers, further demonstrating Avianca‘s commitment to comfort and convenience.
A Strategic Move for Avianca’s Expansion
The new Avianca VIP Lounge Miami is the airline’s 11th worldwide and is available to Avianca, TAP Air Portugal, and select Star Alliance passengers. Launched in conjunction with TAP Air Portugal, the lounge is designed to offer a sense of luxury, relaxation, and culture for international travellers.
Avianca CEO Frederico Pedreira, shared :
“At Avianca, we continue to enhance the travel experience for our passengers.”
He also added:
“This new VIP lounge is just the beginning: in 2025, we will open two additional lounges, launch new routes in Business Class Americas, and introduce renewed experiences in Insignia. With this investment, we are reinforcing our focus on comfort, convenience, and exceptional service, ensuring travellers enjoy an unforgettable experience while travelling through one of our most important markets, like Miami.”
Avianca‘s investment in the Miami lounge demonstrates its plan to strengthen its ties to the U.S. market. Miami is a key connecting hub for travellers to Latin America, and Avianca operates 249 weekly frequencies on 36 routes from MIA. The airline expects over 16,500 customers to use the lounge in 2025.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava welcomed the addition to MIA’s growing list of premium services:
“Congratulations to our long-time partners at Avianca and TAP Air Portugal on the grand opening of their new lounge. This new premium amenity is another big step in the airport-wide modernisation of MIA, which aims at enhancing the travel experience, attracting global visitors, and strengthening Miami’s position as a premier international Gateway.”
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TAP Air Portugal VIP Lounge Debuts at Miami International Airport
The lounge is also TAP Air Portugal‘s first VIP lounge outside its home country. The airline aims to bring a touch of Portuguese hospitality to Miami by offering signature Portuguese dishes and drinks.
Sofia Lufinha, Customer Service Director at TAP said:
“Miami is now home to the first TAP VIP lounge outside of Portugal, and its goal is to bring a little bit of Portugal to life in Miami. Here, with all the comforts of a new business class VIP lounge, our customers can enjoy their favourite meals and drinks, including cheeses and pastries like Portuguese pastéis de nata, Portuguese red wine, vinho verde, and port wine. This is all part of TAP’s commitment to providing the most comfortable travel experience for our passengers.”
Premium Travel Amenities at the Avianca and TAP VIP Lounge
Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, the lounge has a range of high-end amenities including:
- Spacious seating: 337-passenger capacity and 158 seats.
- Specialised zones: Quiet zones, business workstations, and family zones.
- Food service: Hot and cold meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with sandwich, soup, salad, cheese, and bread variety.
- Premium beverage selection: Including Portuguese wines, signature cocktails, and soft drinks.
The lounge operates 24/7, catering to passengers on various international flights, and providing a premium travel experience.
LifeMiles members can also redeem miles for tickets with Avianca, which connects to over 75 destinations in 26 countries through Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline network with access to over 1,400 destinations worldwide.
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