El Al’s King David Lounge Reopens After Comprehensive Upgrade
Today (Monday), El Al’s “King David” Lounge reopened following a significant upgrade aimed at enhancing the passenger experience. The upgrade included a complete redesign of the lounge, the addition of improved seating areas, a new bar, and advanced coffee machines.
Redesigned Interior and Enhanced Hospitality Experience
The renovation project was led by “Orly Shrem Architects,” focusing on a modern design that combines privacy and comfort. The lounge offers a variety of seating options—from quiet relaxation areas to open spaces for meetings. On the upper floor, a central bar was constructed alongside private work capsules, providing comfortable conditions for passengers wishing to work before their flight.
New Bar and Unique Cocktail Menu
The upgrade also included the establishment of a unique bar by the BELLBOY group, led by Ariel Leizgold. In collaboration with El Al, five unique cocktails were developed, inspired by the airline’s destinations: New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, and Berlin.
Enhanced Service Experience
As part of the renovation, USB and power connections were installed throughout the lounge, alongside replacing carpets with parquet. Nespresso coffee machines were placed at several points to offer passengers a quality coffee experience with a variety of flavors.
Continued Development at the King David Lounge
Oren Cohen Botansky, VP of Customers and Service at El Al, stated that “the flight experience begins on the ground, which is why we invest in improving our lounges and facilities for our passengers.” It was also announced that soon, work will begin on upgrading the TOP customer lounge, as part of ongoing investment in enhancing the service for the company’s luxury passengers.
Video credit: El Al SpokespersonEl Al Spokesperson’s Announcement
With a new and stylish bar, quality coffee, and quiet seating areas: El Al’s flagship lounge, “King David,” has been upgraded from end to end Following a significant upgrade, the renovated King David Lounge opened for the first time today (Monday). The purpose of the upgrade is to align El Al’s luxury passenger experience with the highest standard and provide a luxurious, pleasant, and indulgent service experience. The upgrade includes a stylish and equipped bar, new furniture with new seating systems that will enhance passenger hosting options while ensuring their privacy, and quality coffee machines from the beloved coffee brand – Nespresso. The architectural firm ‘Orly Shrem Architects’ was chosen to lead the lounge design, planning the space to maximize its potential and create a pleasant and unique atmosphere, while ensuring the privacy of the guests. The lounge offers a wide range of seating solutions, from quiet corners to open meeting areas. On the upper floor, a central bar was planned alongside private work capsules, intended for passengers needing quiet and concentration, while maintaining separation from the main space. Additionally, the carpets throughout the lounge were replaced with parquet. Emphasis was placed on available USB and power connections throughout the lounge, allowing passengers to continue working and easily charge their devices. The new bar on the gallery floor was established by the BELLBOY group, led by Ariel Leizgold, one of the prominent names in the Israeli mixology and cocktail world. The group, behind some of the most successful bars in Israel and worldwide, was chosen to lead the new bar in the lounge—from the development stage, building the bar concept, training the lounge bar staff, to creating unique recipes. In collaboration with El Al, five exclusive cocktails were developed, inspired by El Al’s favorite destinations—New York, Tokyo, London, Paris, and Berlin. The lounge’s beloved and familiar food has been fully preserved, alongside a new collaboration with Nespresso, offering the beloved and familiar coffee in a variety of strengths and flavors, operated by several advanced coffee machines scattered throughout the lounge. Additionally, the Dan E Lounge in collaboration with El Al will continue to operate as usual to accommodate a larger number of passengers and manage load balancing. Oren Cohen Botansky, VP of Customers and Service at El Al: “We believe that the customer’s flight experience begins on the ground, so we make sure to continue upgrading the passenger experience from the moment they enter Ben Gurion Airport. The lounge upgrade is intended to provide an advanced service experience for our passengers and make the wait for the flight more pleasant. The meticulous design, with an emphasis on optimal service and alongside collaborations with leading entities in Israel, together create a hosting experience of the highest level, which we strive to provide to our customers. Very soon, we will begin upgrading the TOP customer lounge, continuing the momentum of upgrading the service experience for our luxury passengers.” To join WhatsApp groups and receive updates from the Flight Hunter, click here Flight Hunter
