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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Adanis terminate deal with Chinese company DragonPass
File photo LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI: Adani Group has ended its partnership with Chinese company DragonPass , a global airport lounge access provider, with immediate effect. DragonPass is a platform that offers lounge access and travel-related privileges to cardholders and subscribed members. The brief tie-up, announced on May 8, was aimed at extending those services to passengers transiting through Adani-operated airports. Adani Group runs airports in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram, and is building the upcoming one at Navi Mumbai. 'DragonPass customers will no longer have access to lounges at Adani- managed airports. This change will have no impact on the airport lounge and travel experience for other customers,' Adani Airport Holdings said.
Arabian Post
15-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Adani Abruptly Terminates DragonPass Lounge Access Deal
Adani Airport Holdings Limited has abruptly ended its partnership with DragonPass, a China-based global airport lounge access provider, just a week after announcing the collaboration. The termination, effective immediately, means DragonPass customers will no longer have access to lounges at Adani-managed airports. The company assured that other customers' travel experiences will remain unaffected. The partnership, announced on May 8, 2025, was facilitated by Adani Digital Labs, a digital extension of AAHL and Adani Enterprises Ltd. It granted DragonPass access to all Adani airport lounges and key lounges across India. DragonPass, headquartered in Guangzhou, China, operates internationally with offices across Asia and the UK. Its UK branch, DragonPass International Limited, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Chinese parent company. The decision to end the partnership was made quickly, though further details regarding the reasons behind the abrupt termination have not been disclosed. This swift move highlights a sudden change in Adani's strategic alliances concerning airport service offerings. Adani currently operates seven airports across India, including those in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram, and is developing a new airport in Navi Mumbai. The termination of the DragonPass partnership signifies a strategic shift in Adani's airport services operations. In 2024, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd faced disruptions in lounge access at airports across India due to the suspension of services by DreamFolks Services Ltd. To mitigate the impact on passengers, AAHL allowed lounges at Adani-operated airports to accept all major debit and credit cards from other access providers. The lounge access provider, which partners with several banks, violated its service agreements with the affected airports. See also India Navigates Trade Turmoil as Global Markets Reel Adani Group has also been exploring partnerships to enhance its airport lounge services. The company is in talks with Hong Kong-based Plaza Premium Group to run airport lounges in India through a joint venture, aiming to elevate hospitality standards. Plaza Premium Group has an international footprint at 80 airports in 30 countries. Adani One and ICICI Bank launched India's first co-branded credit cards with airport-linked benefits in collaboration with Visa. Available in two variants—the Adani One ICICI Bank Signature Credit Card and the Adani One ICICI Bank Platinum Credit Card—the cards offer a substantial reward programme. Cardholders earn up to 7% Adani Reward Points on purchases within the Adani Group ecosystem, including bookings on the Adani One app, Adani-managed airports, CNG pumps, electricity bills, and the Trainman platform. Benefits include free air tickets, premium lounge access, Pranaam Meet and Greet Service, valet parking, and discounts at duty-free shops and airport food and beverage outlets.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Adani ends tie-up with China-based lounge access provider DragonPass
NEW DELHI: The Adani Group has ended its partnership with Chinese company DragonPass , which is a platform offering airport lounge access service. Adani currently runs airports in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati & Thiruvananthapuram and is building the upcoming one at Navi Mumbai. 'Our association with DragonPass, which provided access to airport lounges, has been terminated with immediate effect. DragonPass customers will no longer have access to lounges at Adani-managed airports . This change will have no impact on the airport lounge and travel experience for other customers,' said a spokesperson for Airport Holdings. DragonPass is a global platform that offers lounge access and travel-related privileges to cardholders and subscribed members. The brief tie-up was aimed at extending those services to passengers transiting through Adani-operated airports. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Adani Grp scraps partnership withChina-based firm
Lucknow: The Adani Group has snapped its collaboration with DragonPass , a global airport lounge access provider, effective immediately. Founded in 2005, DragonPass operates through DragonPass Company Limited headquartered in Guangzhou, China, with additional offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Manchester of the United Kingdom. The company is registered as DragonPass International Limited in the UK with its registered office at Altrincham of Greater Manchester since 2013. The UK entity is a wholly owned subsidiary, centralized control from the Chinese parent. The termination of collaboration with Adani follows shortly after the initial partnership announcement on May 8. In a statement, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) said, "Our association with DragonPass, which provided access to airport lounges, has been terminated with immediate effect. DragonPass customers will no longer have access to lounges at Adani-managed airports. This change will have no impact on the airport lounge and travel experience for other customers." The previous week's agreement between Adani Digital Labs (ADL) and DragonPass, had granted the latter organisation access to all Adani-operated airport lounges and several other primary lounges throughout India. ADL is the extension of Adani-managed airports under AAHL and Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL). DragonPass provides international airport lounge accessibility services. As of 2023, DragonPass reported a turnover of £142.58 million and employed 60 people, as per information available in public domain.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Adani Airports ends partnership with China-based lounge access provider DragonPass after just one week
Adani Airport Holdings has terminated its newly-formed partnership with Chinese company DragonPass , a platform offering airport lounge access services, just a week after the association began. The decision is effective immediately, the company said in a statement on Thursday. 'Our association with DragonPass , which provided access to airport lounges, has been terminated with immediate effect. DragonPass customers will no longer have access to lounges at Adani-managed airports ," a spokesperson for Adani Airport Holdings said. This change will have no impact on the airport lounge and travel experience for other customers, they added. Also Read: Govt revokes security clearance for Turkish ground handling firm Celebi Airport Services Live Events The company did not elaborate on the reasons for the abrupt end to the partnership. DragonPass is a global platform that offers lounge access and travel-related privileges to cardholders and subscribed members. The brief tie-up was aimed at extending those services to passengers transiting through Adani-operated airports. Adani Airport Holdings manages seven airports across India, including those in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram.
