While most of us are aware of the cancellation of airport lounge access programs by ICICI and Axis Bank with DreamFolks, things have now taken an interesting turn in the ongoing developments related to lounge access in India. Adani Digital Labs has introduced its own platform, similar to DreamFolks, which offers airport lounge access to credit card users.
Adani Digital Labs Private Limited has launched a new platform, LoungeOne, for airport lounge access with credit cards in India. This move comes at a time when we all have just witnessed the end of services for Axis and ICICI Bank via DreamFolks.
Once considered a pioneer and leading provider of airport lounge access, DreamFolks now faces intense competition from the airport giant, Adani, and its subsidiaries. Axis Bank is no longer available for airport lounge access with DreamFolks, and it is expected that ICICI will follow soon. Both of these popular card issuers are now available on LoungeOne.
Amidst falling share prices, bold statements, and fresh launches, credit card users are witnessing a new chapter unfold in the battle for airport lounge access.
July Update – Adani LoungeOne Officially Launched (App & Website)
The Adani LoungeOne platform is now officially available via the Adani One app. Earlier, it could only be accessed via the website.
This signifies a new chapter in the evolution of airport lounge access in India.
Before discussing all about the new LoungeOne platform, let’s have a look at the status of Axis and ICICI Credit Cards via DreamFolks.
ICICI Credit Cards Currently Supported on Both DreamFolks and LoungeOne
At the time of publishing this article, ICICI Bank Credit Cards are functioning with both DreamFolks and Adani LoungeOne. However, it is expected that they will soon be removed from the DreamFolks platform.
Axis Credit Cards No Longer Work on DreamFolks, LoungeOne Offers an Alternative
Earlier, those who had added Axis Bank Credit Cards to DreamFolks were being displayed the “Sites Are Not Mapped” error. Now, Axis Bank has been completely removed from DreamFolks Web Access.
When attempting to add an Axis Bank credit card to DreamFolks Web Access, the following error is displayed.
While Axis Bank has been entirely removed from DreamFolks, LoungeOne can be used to book airport lounge access with Axis Bank Credit Cards. This comes as a relief for users who were previously unable to generate QR codes for lounge access through DreamFolks. However, it’s important to note that the number of airports currently supported by this new platform is still quite limited.
Which Airports Are Covered by LoungeOne?
The list of airports currently available via LoungeOne is provided below, and it is expected that this list will continue to grow over time.
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
- Jaipur International Airport
- Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
- Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
- Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
- Terminal 2, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar
- Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport, Gwalior
- Jammu Airport
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport
- Sheikh UI Alam International Airport
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport
- Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi
- Visakhapatnam International Airport
- Coimbatore International Airport
How to Book Airport Lounge Access With Adani LoungeOne?
You can book a lounge facility using a credit or debit card.
To begin, log in to Lounge One using your mobile number.
Save your card details.
If airport lounge access is a benefit offered by your credit card and if that card is supported on this platform, you can use this service. Simply select your location, complete the transaction, and you will receive a voucher with a QR code.
Present the voucher at the lounge entrance and relax at your chosen lounge.
Bottom Line
The all-new Adani LoungeOne platform is a game-changer for airport lounge access in India – a feature that many people consider when applying for a credit card. While DreamFolks is a name most of us are familiar with and have been using for the longest time, the removal of ICICI Bank and Axis Bank services from the platform has been one of the key reasons behind the launch of Adani LoungeOne. There was much anticipation around what kind of platform Adani would launch to facilitate airport lounge access, and now, the wait is over.
The launch of such a platform was hinted at before by Arun Bansal, Adani Airports Holding Limited. “We have now brought the same spirit of innovation to our own ecosystem, led by our outstanding Digital Lab team. Passengers across India can now access lounges directly through our platform in partnership with other lounge operators. This means no intermediaries- only seamless, a world class experience delivered directly to our consumers.”
Adani LoungeOne is a user-friendly platform designed specifically for airport lounge access. It functions in a manner quite similar to DreamFolks. Users can generate QR codes for the lounge they wish to visit. Although the number of supported airports is currently limited, the list is expected to grow over time.
Meanwhile, the future of DreamFolks hangs in the balance as it faces intense competition from India’s largest private airport operator, Adani. DreamFolks still holds an edge with features like railway lounge access and other new offerings expected to launch later this year. However, the exit of major credit card issuers such as Axis and ICICI is bound to leave a significant impact.
Currently, Axis and ICICI Credit Cards are working on LoungeOne, while no free airport lounge access is available for IDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, and SBI Card Credit Cards.