In 2016, Turkish Airlines opened their newest Business Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport; Turkish's first airline lounge in the United States, made available for use by Business & Elite passengers, Gold level Star Alliance members, and later other qualifying partner airline travelers. I was on hand to document the grand opening events, and my images from the ribbon cutting and lounge interior even were published in USA Today.
Six years later, Turkish Airlines’ US operations management contacted me to capture updated photos of their lounge, as both the interior and their marketing needs have changed since originally opening. After some extended planning around ongoing renovations, passenger loading, and other desirable conditions, I captured an updated marketing package of the lounge’s interior spaces, displaying occupancy usage for certain areas per client request (oftentimes when showcasing the interior design of a space, typically no occupancy is desired, however in this case the project need preferred it).
The Turkish Airlines Lounge features a full service bar serving wine, cocktails, and coffee, an open buffet, showers, prayer room, business amenities, and a private VIP room. The seating area offers options ranging from quiet workspaces, relaxing lounge chairs, and panoramic views of Dulles’ airfield.
