The Amelia Earhart Airport Lounge at City of Derry Airport has officially reopened following a series of transformative works.

The lounge suffered damage when a flood hit the North West last summer.

It has now been refurbished with a modern new monochrome-themed interior complete with Amelia Earhart artwork as a tribute to the famous first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The area also boasts comfortable new seating and tables, free internet access and free view television entertainment, access to complimentary refreshments and a view of the Donegal hills.

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, John Boyle, reopened the area alongside the ladies from the Amelia Earhart Legacy Association.

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Airport Manager, Charlene Shongo, said: "We are absolutely thrilled that the Amelia Earhart Lounge has been restored, providing an additional space for our passengers to relax. The lounge is ideal for business and leisure customers seeking a quiet space and a little luxury in advance of their flight.

"Access to the lounge is just £10pp and can be booked online on our website and includes complimentary tea/coffee and soft drink, newspapers and magazines and much, much more to enhance the overall airport experience. Our dedicated team are also available throughout a passenger's visit to the lounge to provide help and assistance if and when required.

"We would like to stress that City of Derry Airport is the airport of choice for the North West region and we encourage all travelers within our local catchment to Fly Local and Choose CoDA."

Mayor, Cllr John Boyle, added: "I am delighted to see the completion of the work on the Earhart Lounge, which is a vital visitor facility for our business guests in particular. The staff have done an amazing job here at the airport, both in the immediate aftermath of the flooding last August, and in recent months, to get the airport fully operational and back to providing a top-quality service for all its customers."

(CM/MH)