Aspire’s new pre-flight hospitality lounge has opened at Verona Airport

Andrea Thompson

ByAndrea Thompson

April 14, 2026

Discerning travellers departing from Verona Airport (VRN) can now enjoy a new lounge experience with the opening of the Catullo Lounge by Aspire. Located in the airport’s new terminal, the lounge is now welcoming guests.

Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality (Aspire), Swissport International’s airport hospitality brand, has announced that it has been appointed to operate the Catullo Lounge at Verona Airport (VRN), further expanding its footprint in the Italian market.

The Catullo Lounge by Aspire is owned by Verona Catullo Airport as part of the SAVE group, which manages Italy’s North-East Airport Hub. Situated after security control and featuring soft lighting, panoramic runway views, and 95 comfortable seats, the lounge provides a relaxed atmosphere designed for comfort, privacy and productivity before departure.

“We are proud to further strengthen our collaboration with Gruppo SAVE S.p.A. in Italy with the opening of the Catullo Lounge by Aspire in Verona, enhancing the overall airport experience through an attractive and high-quality pre-flight hospitality offering,” says Marina Bottelli, Managing Director Swissport Italia. “Following the launch of our lounge in Venice, this opening underlines Aspire’s commitment to the Italian market and our ambition to continue expanding our activities across premium lounges, ground handling and cargo services.”

Open daily from 06:00-21:00, guests can enjoy complimentary food and beverages throughout the day, with a curated offer highlighting local Veneto cuisine and wines, alongside Italian classics and vegetarian options, and a dedicated barista offering high-quality coffee and tea. Additional amenities include showers, quiet zones, workspaces, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

The Catullo Lounge by Aspire is accessible via Business Class boarding pass (participating airlines), Priority Pass, DragonPass, MileonAir and Dreamfolks. In addition, access can be purchased directly by any traveller for EUR 42.

“At Aspire, we’re committed to delivering the highest quality service and guest experience, so that all our guests ‘Wait Wonderful’. Leveraging over three decades of experience as a world-leading provider of airport hospitality and industry leading hospitality strategic partnerships with EHL, the Institute of Hospitality & more. We’re delighted to be working with the SAVE group and Verona Catullo Airport on this latest project and look forward to collaborating with them to provide guests with a relaxing lounge experience pre-flight,” said David Collyer, Global Senior Vice President of Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality.

 

Andrea Thompson

ByAndrea Thompson

Andrea can be found either in the Travelling For Business office or around the globe enjoying a city break, visiting new locations or sampling some of the best restaurants all work related of course!