Adani Airport Holdings has terminated its partnership with China-based DragonPass just one week after announcing the collaboration. The decision has taken immediate effect, cutting off DragonPass customer access to airport lounges at all Adani-managed facilities across India.
DragonPass is a global travel services platform offering access to airport lounges, dining, and concierge experiences. The now-cancelled tie-up was intended to expand the company’s presence in India by integrating lounge access through Adani’s network of major airports.
A spokesperson for Adani Airport Holdings confirmed the development and clarified that the change will affect only DragonPass users. Other customers using different lounge access programs will continue to receive uninterrupted service across the group’s airports.
Change restricted to DragonPass memberships
The initial partnership had allowed DragonPass members entry to all Adani-operated lounges and several key lounges nationwide. While it was expected to enhance the travel experience for international and domestic fliers, the termination effectively shuts down those privileges for DragonPass members.
Adani Airport Holdings has made it clear that the lounge and travel experience for other passengers remains unaffected. The company has not disclosed the reasons behind the decision, and no official statement has been released by DragonPass as of now.
Unclear rationale amid broader sensitivities
The sudden end to the agreement has sparked speculation, especially in light of broader geopolitical and data sensitivity issues concerning partnerships with China-based entities. However, Adani has refrained from making any political or strategic references in its public communication.
The terminated partnership comes at a time when Indian airports are ramping up digital services and expanding customer engagement platforms. The abrupt end to this alliance marks a notable development in the airport services space, especially for global access programs looking to expand into the Indian market.
