On March 2, 2021, at Vnukovo International Airport, a new Art Lounge was opened on the 2nd floor of the Fountain zone section for passengers departing to international directions.

At the solemn ceremony, Vitaly Vantsev, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vnukovo International Airport JSC, noted: "The opening of a new business lounge on the territory of the airport complex is an important event, the purpose of which is to solve one of the priority tasks of our airport - to provide high-quality passenger service. We are proud that together with our partner - the official operator for servicing passengers of VIP and business lounges "VIP Lounge" - at this difficult time for the aviation complex, we can modernize the airport infrastructure and take leading positions among the dynamically developing European airports." Besides, Vitaly Vantsev thanked the Russian Federation Government for the support: "Thanks to the state's help, we managed to save jobs and not lose professionals in their field, support our partners and maintain mutually beneficial cooperation."

Dmitry Saprykin, General Director of Vnukovo International Airport JSC, emphasized: "The progressive development of the airport infrastructure, the dynamic growth of the traffic volumes of partner airlines are our daily goals, which Vnukovo Airport manages to achieve thanks to a highly qualified team of top managers, clear and well-coordinated work of a professional collective. Only in such a tandem is it possible to achieve successful results. And today's reason we gathered for is another confirmation of this. Our plans, as before, do not stop on achieved but go beyond. "

An ultra-modern lounge with a total area of 750 square meters, with functional zoning, allows providing comfortable conditions for both businesspeople and travelers with children. The new generation business lounge is designed for those who travel frequently and spend a lot of time at the airport. Its capacity is 150 guests at the time. The guest can use the following services:

• a spacious welcome-area for receiving guests and registering a visit;
• a common area where passengers can be accommodated either one at a time or in small groups of 4 people;
• meeting room for ten people, equipped with everything needed;
• children's playroom with a seating area for parents;
• room for mother and child;
• single bedrooms and showers;
• reliable storage system for personal belongings;
• prayer room.

Also, guests can enjoy buffet meals and a wide range of drinks.

The honorary right to cut the red ribbon was granted to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vnukovo Airport Vitaly Vantsev and General Director of Vnukovo Airport Dmitry Saprykin.

Inna Fedyaeva, Development Director of VIP Lounge, noted: "Over the past five years, about 3 million passengers have used the services of VIP lounges located at Vnukovo Airport. To think through all the details and provide passengers with comfort is a big responsibility. We are proud that we have been coping with this task for many years. In the new business lounge, we created a cozy atmosphere with soft lighting and floristry and used expensive materials in the decor and furnishings. Qualified and hospitable staff will welcome guests here - all this is solely to create a positive and peaceful mood before departure." She also clarified that cardholders of various international travel programs, such as Priority Pass, Diners Club, Lounge Pass, Lounge Club, and Lounge Key, as well as all passengers, regardless of service class and airline, can use the services of the business lounge by using cash or credit card.

In 2020, Vnukovo International Airport served 12 million 565 thousand passengers. Given the difficult epidemiological situation that has developed worldwide due to the spread of coronavirus infection, the cautious optimistic forecasts of experts, and the gradual resumption of air traffic with other countries, higher passenger traffic figures, are expected at Vnukovo airport in 2021. Vnukovo Airport, as before, is one of the leaders in terms of passenger traffic growth in the Moscow aviation hub and one of the most dynamically developing European airports.

Creative groups created the festive atmosphere on this day: the art group "M. Turetsky Soprano," the pop school "Three Oranges," and the Russian Institute of Theater Arts students Alyona Rachkulik and Angelina Umnova.

Vnukovo International Airport thanks its partner, Aeroexpress, for assistance in organizing the event.