Introducing Our New Lounge Operations eLearning Course
- Ari Ketola
- Dec 4, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 9, 2025
Airport lounges have become essential touchpoints in today’s travel experience. With more than 3,500 airport lounges across over 1,700 airports worldwide, tens of thousands of lounge staff, contractors, and airline representatives work every day to deliver high-quality service, maintain safety and hygiene standards, and uphold brand reputation. To meet these expectations, proper and standardised training is important.
To support this growing global need, Airport College International is proud to introduce our new Lounge Operations eLearning Course designed for anyone working in or supporting airport lounges.
Why Lounge Operations Training Matters
Airport lounges are no longer just premium waiting areas. They play a strategic role in:
Passenger well-being and overall travel satisfaction
Airline and airport brand perception
Operational efficiency and safety
Consistency of service across contracted and multi-vendor lounge environments
With increasing passenger expectations and evolving food hygiene, customer service and safety requirements, training all personnel to a common standard is important.

About the New eLearning Course
Our 1-hour online eLearning course provides lounge personnel with the knowledge and skills they need to operate lounges in line with international standards.
The course content is designed align with the IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM 1110 - PAX13) requirements.
Course Content Overview
The training covers:
Course Introduction
Overview of Airport Lounges
Customer Service in Lounges
Lounge Facilities and Equipment
Daily Routines and Procedures
Understanding Food Hygiene
Irregularities
Course Summary
Final Test
Each section includes practical examples and clear explanations to support different roles in the lounge environment.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
Airport Lounge Personnel
Airline Personnel
Airport Operators
Personnel
Contracted Service Providers working in lounge environments
It supports both new staff onboarding and recurrent training needs.
Course Information
Duration: 1 hour
Certificate: on successful completion of the final test participants will receive an eCertificate
Price: 80 EUR per user
Group Discounts: special pricing available for groups of 10 or more – contact sales@airportcollege.com
Language: English This course is a theory training and must be accompanied by practical training where applicable.
More information: https://www.airportcollege.com/courses/lounge-operations-elearning
Airport College International - Global Leader in Ground Handling eLearning
Our online training programmes are used by leading aviation companies in over 140 countries worldwide. We are proud to offer courses in several languages, helping organisations to overcome training challenges within diverse teams and regions.
Would You Like to Know More?
Please don't hesitate to contact us for further information about our training services.
Simply email to us at: pertti.mero@airportcollege.com
With best regards, Pertti



