For a very long time, the condition of the Maharaja of Air India was similar to that of the other maharajas in independent India: it was the general opinion that all of them had seen better days. However, it seems that that is no longer the case for the airline. On May 8, a digital content creator and travel influencer who goes by the name of Lounge Guru, took to Instagram and shared a peek into the amazing first-class lounge of Air India at the Delhi Airport.
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“I just checked out the brand new flagship Air India Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport (DEL) Terminal 3, and the transformation is wild. They’ve split the space into two completely separate wings: Business Class on one side, and an ultra-exclusive First Class area on the other,” he wrote in the caption.
Walking through the large glass doors of the Maharaja Lounge, he first came across an expansive reception area, through which he was led to the central arena. It had four distinct areas, and the Lounge Guru covered them all.
1. The Crystal Bar
After dropping his bags at the restaurant, the influencer walked up to the Crystal Bar, an open bar that serves top-shelf champagne and premium cocktails. The bar is the centrepiece of the dining area, where one can order the poison of their choice and then retire to the restaurant area to sit in ivory cushioned chairs and enjoy the drink.
2. Fine dining restaurant
The seating area in the first-class lounge doubles up as a fine-dining restaurant. It is not about quick and easy airport buffets when one is being hosted by the Maharaja. Instead, there is the expansive digital menu, fine silverware, and the perfect dining ambience. As the Lounge Guru explained, “This is full white-glove, a la carte service with chefs walking you through the menu.”
3. Luxury showers
The lounge area also comes with luxury showers on par with any five-star establishment. The bathroom is huge with separate shower areas, and comes equipped with all necessary amenities that include grooming essentials and hair dryers.
4. Private sleep suites
Finally, if one has to stay for a while waiting for their flight, private sleeping rooms can be availed to get some quick shut-eye. The softly lit rooms come with a well-made bed, a table and a chair, as well as with beautiful paintings adorning the wall. The quiet place helps one beat the jet lag with ease.
“Air India isn’t just competing anymore,” the Lounge Guru wrote in the caption. “This flagship space legitimately changes the ground game for international transit.”
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