An airport lounge provides a comfortable waiting area with amenities like seating, food, drinks, and Wi-Fi. Blogger @anuvindkanwal went viral on Instagram by comparing lounges in India to those abroad. The first clip depicted quiet international lounges, while the Indian lounge was bustling, with long queues for food, showcasing various Indian dishes. Users had mixed reactions to the comparison, addressing issues like overcrowding, high food prices, and differing lounge experiences. Some emphasized that Indian lounges offer diverse food choices despite the wait, while others suggested that business class lounges in India might better align with international standards.
An airport lounge serves as a waiting area within an airport, providing comfortable seating, food, beverages, and Wi-Fi access. Some high-end lounges even feature spa services and retail options. A viral Instagram video by blogger @anuvindkanwal highlighted the contrast between airport lounges in India and those abroad. The first segment presents “airport lounges in other countries,” showcasing a few individuals, most of whom are sitting alone, engrossed in their phones or working on laptops.
The video then transitions to an Indian lounge, bustling with people lining up for food. It also showcases an array of enticing Indian gravies, salads, and assorted dishes.
The caption read, “Airport Lounges in India are not designed for amateurs. No Encalm Lounge was harmed in the production of this reel.”
However, Instagram users were largely unimpressed with the comparison:
One user remarked, “The issue is twofold. The lounges aren’t managing their seating capacity and allow too many people in.”
Another commented, “Airport food is known for being pricey; is it really so bad to look for more affordable options?”
A third user shared, “I’ve been to lounges in other countries, and they don’t justify the cost or the time. The selection of bland dishes like soups and salads is hardly worthy of a lounge. Indian cuisine, with its variety, makes waiting in long lines worthwhile.”
Additionally, another user stated, “I don’t believe the two videos can be directly compared. The Indian lounge video shows card access. Try the business class lounge in India; it’s quite comparable to the lounge video you shared from abroad.”
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