Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Airport Launches Gate Z Lounge
Bengaluru Airport has opened a new lounge called Gate Z. It's designed to be a fun and comfortable place for travellers of all ages, not just Gen Z. The lounge has different areas for different moods, like a café-bar, a calm space for conversations, a retro diner, and an amphitheatre for events.
It's designed with bright colors, cozy seating, and cool lighting.
The name Gate Z came from a contest where people could suggest ideas.
The lounge uses smart technology to help people navigate and personalize their experience.
It's all about making waiting for a flight more enjoyable and social.
Gate Z is a new lounge at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport designed for modern travellers, inspired by Gen Z values.
The lounge features a dynamic environment with distinct zones for working, relaxing, socialising, and solitude.
Design elements include social-first zones, flexible pathways, curved seating, ambient lighting, and a warm color palette.
Zones include Bubble & Brew, The Sipping Lounge, Subway Diner, and The Amphizone, each offering a unique vibe.
The name Gate Z was chosen through a nationwide contest, reflecting the lounge's values of inclusivity and community.
- Who
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- What
- Launch of Gate Z, a new lounge designed for modern travellers
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Terminal 2, next to the 080 International Lounge, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- Why
- To cater to the evolving expectations of modern travellers, blending comfort, culture, and connectivity
- Location
- Terminal 2, next to the 080 International Lounge, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- Inspiration
- Gen Z values: inclusivity, authenticity, sustainability, seamless technology
- Design Elements
- Social-first zones, flexible pathways, curved seating, ambient lighting, interactive zones, cyan and burnt orange palette, streetlamp-inspired lighting, sustainable materials, global and local design influences
- Zones
- Bubble & Brew, The Sipping Lounge, Subway Diner, The Amphizone
- Features
- AI-led navigation, personalisation, convenience, energetic work-and-social areas, quieter corners for relaxation
- Naming
- Result of a nationwide contest inviting students, designers, and young professionals