Originally Posted by
johan rebel
Schiphol opened refurbished gate G7 yesterday. This high tech gate not only features a separate luxurious C pax area, but also has a water cooler/fountain!
The gate was developed with input from Cathay Pacific, which airline has exclusive rights to the gate through August.
Full details
here (in Dutch).
Picture of water fountain (plus woman getting water for her horse)
here.
Johan
Very interesting! Looks good, especially the lighting.
Originally Posted by Luchtvaartnieuws
If the ongoing trial shows passengers feel at home in the new, modern waiting areas, Schiphol will replicate the concept at other gates. Schiphol does not plan on charging airlines extra for the service. The group hopes to earn a portion of the investment back in the form of commercials on the LCD screens as well as through low energy use, as the [LED] lighting designed and implemented by Philips is adjustable.
Also interesting to note, the lighting will be customizable per airline... blue for KLM, red for British Airways etc. etc. Should look good I think!
Maybe there will also be better refreshments after the security check-point... better anyway than just crisps and candy bars. Perhaps another way for Schiphol to earn back some of the expenses: overpriced sandwiches, which travellers always seem willing to pay for while on the move (me included).