Jetex and LAYAM Launch Two New VIP Lounges at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport

Jetex Group from the United Arab Emirates and LAYAM, owned by businessman Teddy Sagi, have inaugurated two new VIP lounges at Terminal 3 of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, investing approximately 17 million shekels. The combined area of the lounges is about 620 square meters, with an expected annual footfall of hundreds of thousands of passengers.

The first lounge, now open near the duty-free area, covers 250 square meters and accommodates up to 70 guests. It features workspaces, relaxation zones, charging outlets at every seat, and facilities for business meetings. Culinary offerings are overseen by chef Eitan Mizrahi from the Yacht The Hotel in Herzliya, with desserts crafted by pastry chef Dudu Otmazgin. The larger second lounge, spanning 370 square meters, is scheduled to open in the coming months.

Access to the lounges is complimentary for premium class passengers, eligible club members, and business class travelers from foreign airlines such as Etihad, British Airways, and Air France. An exclusive agreement with American Express allows Centurion and Platinum cardholders free entry. Other travelers can enter for a one-time fee of $100.

Jetex operates luxury lounges and private terminals at around 40 global destinations, including Paris, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. Currently, Ben Gurion Airport has two lounges in Terminal 3 (King David and Aspire) and one in Terminal 1 (Fattal).