A new lounge for passengers with reduced mobility was inaugurated at Findel Airport on Tuesday. The facility aims to offer a more comfortable experience and support tailored to the needs of affected travellers ahead of their flights.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister for Mobility Yuriko Backes, Minister for Family Affairs Max Hahn, and Alexander Flassak, Chief Executive Officer of lux-Airport. The project was realised in collaboration with stakeholders from Luxembourg’s aviation sector and social partners.
During the opening, Mobility Minister Yuriko Backes emphasised that modern mobility must be inclusive and leave no one behind. She highlighted that the new infrastructure demonstrates how accessibility should be realised in concrete terms, allowing everyone to begin their trip with "confidence, autonomy, and dignity".
She further underlined that inclusion is not a matter of choice, but rather a "fundamental principle of mobility policy".
Minister for Family Affairs Max Hahn also stressed that every improvement in accessibility strengthens the autonomy of the people concerned and benefits society as a whole. He pointed out that lux-Airport is participating in initiatives such as Bewosst and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, which aim to raise awareness of both visible and invisible disabilities.
According to Alexander Flassak, CEO of lux-Airport, the new facility is not only intended for people with reduced mobility but also for unaccompanied minors. He added that airport staff have received specialised training to provide better support for passengers with invisible disabilities.
