Opening in fall 2019 at Paris’ Le Bourget airport and available to business aviation companies that land there, the AstonSky terminal is banking on palatial hotel service.
It’s a bit of a revolution in the business aviation microcosm. By inaugurating AstonSky in the fall of 2019, Charles Clair, founder of Clair Group and owner of AstonSky, has introduced into this world what, paradoxically, was missing: a terminal based on a luxury hotel service. “With its palace-like philosophy, the AstonSky terminal is very different from others. Traditionally, the business terminal is just a tunnel between the car and the plane. Here, we focus on service so that the flight experience begins at the airport,” explains Charles Clair.
Available to all airlines based or not at Le Bourget airport – including AstonJet, a business airline belonging to the Clair Group, editor’s note – this VIP terminal, which required an investment of around 11 million euros, is part of a real estate complex of nearly 7,000 square meters including three hangars and a five-story building, as well as 16,000 square meters of parking for aircraft. It is the largest real estate complex in Le Bourget.
While the main level is reserved for passengers and clients, the second floor is available to visiting pilots. Adjacent to the first floor, a private parking lot, a sheltered valet service and a vast reception area with a fountain and a plant wall have been set up. A first lounge, with music and perfume, offers several places to rest or work. Further on, a new boarding lounge has been set up on the tarmac, offering an exceptional view of the slopes. It is decorated with leather sofas, a newsstand and beautiful books, and an aquarium of 6 tons of sea water. The bar offers a wide range of beverages while the underground glassed-in wine cellar contains over 3,000 bottles of French and international vintages. In winter, the central fireplace provides an extra touch of comfort.
The second floor, reserved for the crews, offers a relaxation area meeting the same standards: bar, games area, rest rooms, sports rooms, showers… A flight operations department is available for any questions regarding flight plans and weather. These two levels benefit from a concierge and catering service: an in-house chef offers French cuisine in collaboration with the sommelier.
