Plaza Premium Group, a global lounge operator, has announced it will open a new lounge at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport later this year. The upcoming facility will occupy more than 11,800 square feet on the upper level of Terminal 3, within the non‑Schengen departures area, and is scheduled to open in October.
Details about the new Rome lounge remain limited at this stage, but the company has confirmed the venue will feature comprehensive hospitality services, including a staffed bar, a full catering program and dedicated housekeeping. These elements suggest the lounge will offer a comfortable environment for departing travelers, with food and beverage options alongside attentive service to maintain cleanliness and a welcoming atmosphere.
Plaza Premium Group has been expanding its footprint across major international airports. Earlier this year the company launched an arrivals lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 3 and completed another facility within Terminal 4. Those openings reflect Plaza Premium’s broader strategy of growing both departures and arrivals offerings in key hubs to meet a variety of passenger needs.
Headquartered in Hong Kong, Plaza Premium Group operates in more than 140 locations across 35 airports worldwide. Its network includes a mix of dedicated Plaza Premium Lounges, partner-branded lounges and arrival facilities that cater to different traveler segments, from business flyers to leisure passengers seeking a quieter, more comfortable pre-flight experience. The Rome lounge will join this global roster, adding a premium option for passengers passing through one of Italy’s busiest airports.
By situating the lounge in Terminal 3’s non‑Schengen departures zone, Plaza Premium can serve international travelers on long-haul and intercontinental routes as well as those connecting through Rome. Terminal 3 handles a wide range of carriers and destinations, so the new lounge’s location is well positioned to attract passengers who need a restful space before boarding. The sizeable layout—over 11,800 square feet—allows for a variety of seating arrangements, dining options and potentially dedicated zones for work and relaxation.
Plaza Premium’s announcement underscores continued investment in airport hospitality as global travel demand recovers and passengers increasingly seek enhanced pre-flight experiences. Lounges that combine food and beverage offerings, attentive service and comfortable seating meet growing expectations for privacy, convenience and quality while waiting for flights. Given Plaza Premium’s track record of recent openings and its presence across dozens of airports, the Rome lounge will likely reflect the company’s established standards for service and amenities.
Further specifics, such as exact seating capacity, menu details, operating hours and access policies, have not been released. Travelers and industry observers can expect more information to emerge as the October opening approaches. In the meantime, Plaza Premium’s expansion into Rome adds another option for passengers looking for a premium pre-flight environment at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport.