Brand new ‘Hangar’ ITA lounge opening today at Rome FCO
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 161
Brand new ‘Hangar’ ITA lounge opening today at Rome FCO
The brand new ‘Hangar’ ITA lounge will open today to passengers at Rome Fiumicino Terminal 1 (Schengen). Features the new brand identity of the airline. Looks quite nice and very modern:
https://www.theflightclub.it/2023/04...a-airways/amp/
Impressive they have a full service bar with an extensive Italian coffee menu (including moka coffee!) / no automatic coffee machines at all, a Campari bar and a hot kitchen with chefs.
https://www.theflightclub.it/2023/04...a-airways/amp/
Impressive they have a full service bar with an extensive Italian coffee menu (including moka coffee!) / no automatic coffee machines at all, a Campari bar and a hot kitchen with chefs.
#3
Join Date: May 2023
Posts: 3
Hi all,
I have been there and regretfully i have to say that showers are not available at the moment.
Same for meeting room.
They have opened the lounge but it is not finished.
Typically Italian.
Lounge is nice, but i see it small for FCO airport.
Been FCO the hub for Ita, a bigger lounge would be appreciated.
I am afraid that it will be crowded quite often.
I have been there and regretfully i have to say that showers are not available at the moment.
Same for meeting room.
They have opened the lounge but it is not finished.
Typically Italian.
Lounge is nice, but i see it small for FCO airport.
Been FCO the hub for Ita, a bigger lounge would be appreciated.
I am afraid that it will be crowded quite often.
#4
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 5,935
I quite liked the "Hanger" lounge during a three-hour layover between FCO and VCE (thanks Trenitalia!).
Bright and airy, a range of seating, and a decent selection of both food and drink (wines, spirits and coffee). I get that it might be a bit small for the number of pax flowing through FCO, but it wasn't that bad when I was there midday.
I don't fly ITA very often, but I thought the lounge was actually quite good and would go back.
Bright and airy, a range of seating, and a decent selection of both food and drink (wines, spirits and coffee). I get that it might be a bit small for the number of pax flowing through FCO, but it wasn't that bad when I was there midday.
I don't fly ITA very often, but I thought the lounge was actually quite good and would go back.
#5
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 161
I spent 3+ hours at the lounge earlier this week. Found it very modern and stylish. Food selection could be improved but the quality is high (very fresh ingredients too), somehow breaths / screams Made In Italy. Drinks selection is great, the guys at the Campari bar are very nice and friendly, ready to prepare any cocktail you may want. Loved the Italian coffee menu. Overall, a great ambience with a great modern touch. Not too big though, but pretty quiet when I was there. Well-done ITA!
#6
Join Date: May 2014
Location: BRU
Programs: BA GGL, TK E (*G), ITA exec
Posts: 3,798
I passed through a couple of days ago for the first time. Nice look, lot of tables and chairs, nice bar, but they should really try harder with the food offering. No real hot food, meat is only cold cuts, no snacks... I mean, even the Turin lounge - a third party lounge - has better choices with often regional plates on offer.
#8
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Join Date: Nov 2021
Programs: FB
Posts: 160
I passed through a couple of days ago for the first time. Nice look, lot of tables and chairs, nice bar, but they should really try harder with the food offering. No real hot food, meat is only cold cuts, no snacks... I mean, even the Turin lounge - a third party lounge - has better choices with often regional plates on offer.
Of course it was better than the intra-Europe J tray I got, which was completely soaked in water. When I pointed this out to the FA, she scolded me for not telling her immediately. Indeed, I'm sorry she didn't check the condition of the food before serving it and hurrying away before I could notice.
In any case, it looked about as good as the snacks they give you on the Freccie "Business" lines.