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Adani Airport Holdings scrapped its week-old partnership with China’s DragonPass, revoking lounge access for their customers. The group clarified that other passengers won’t face service disruptions at their managed airports. This reversal comes days after Adani Digital Labs hailed the DragonPass collaboration as a travel experience upgrade. Meanwhile, Adani Power secured a major thermal power contract in Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points: Adani Terminates DragonPass Airport Lounge Deal With China Firm

  • Adani ends Chinese lounge access deal abruptly
  • DragonPass customers lose Adani airport privileges
  • Adani Digital Labs had partnered last week
  • Move follows Adani Power’s UP thermal bid win
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Adani Airport Holdings terminates partnership with Chinese company DragonPass

Adani Airport Holdings cuts ties with China’s DragonPass just a week after launching lounge access services, citing no impact on other passengers.

"Our association with DragonPass has been terminated with immediate effect. – Adani Airport Holdings Spokesperson"

New Delhi, May 15

Adani Airport Holdings announced the immediate end of its partnership with the newly formed partnership with Chinese company DragonPass on Thursday, just a week after the association began.

The platform offered airport lounge access services. A spokesperson confirmed that DragonPass customers will no longer get access to lounges at Adani-managed airports, though the change will not impact the lounge and travel experience of other passengers.

"Our association with DragonPass, which provided access to airport lounges, has been terminated with immediate effect. DragonPass customers will no longer have access to lounges at Adani-managed airports. This change will have no impact on the airport lounge and travel experience for other customers," an Adani Airport Holdings spokesperson said.

This comes a week after Adani Digital Labs partnered with Dragonpass to elevate fliers' airport lounge and travel experiences.

Adani Digital Labs is the digital innovation arm of the Adani Group, dedicated to transforming how billions of users interact with essential services.

The company said that as the digital extension of Adani-managed airports under Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL) and Adani Enterprises Ltd. (AEL), ADL plays a strategic role in shaping the future of travel and airport experiences.

The company added that ADL is deeply integrated into the operations of India's leading airports, enhancing efficiency, personalisation, and connectivity at every touchpoint, from streamlining passenger journeys to enabling cashless ecosystems and digital-first conveniences.

By combining cutting-edge technologies with human-centred design and forging powerful strategic partnerships, ADL is redefining what it means to deliver seamless, scalable, and rewarding experiences, all through the lens of the Adani Group's commitment to nation-building and customer-centric innovation.

In another development, Adani Power said on Saturday that it won a tightly contested bid to supply 1500 MW (net) of thermal power to Uttar Pradesh.

As part of the contract, the Adani Group company will supply power at a highly competitive tariff of Rs 5.383 per unit from a greenfield 2x800 MW (1500 MW net) Ultra-supercritical power plant to be set up in the state under the Design, Build, Finance, Own, and Operate (DBFOO) model.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Smart move by Adani! With increasing security concerns about Chinese companies accessing our infrastructure data, this was necessary. Airport lounges may seem small but data security is no joke. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
As a frequent flyer, I'm glad this won't affect regular passengers. But companies should think twice before partnering with Chinese firms - better safe than sorry. Hope Adani finds an Indian alternative soon!
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Arjun S.
The speed of this termination makes me wonder - did our agencies flag something? Or was this pre-planned? Either way, shows Adani is responsive to national security concerns. Good decision!
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Sanjana T.
While I support being cautious with Chinese partnerships, this flip-flop within a week doesn't look professional. Adani should do proper due diligence before announcing such tie-ups. 🤔
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Vikram J.
Atmanirbhar Bharat in action! We don't need Chinese companies for airport services. Hope Indian startups step up to fill this gap. Adani should invest in homegrown tech solutions instead.
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Neha P.
Interesting timing - right after the UP power deal announcement. Maybe Adani is cleaning house before bigger infrastructure projects? Whatever the reason, national interest should always come first. 👍

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