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DreamFolks crisis deepens as banks cut the lounge middleman deal

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
DreamFolks crisis deepens as banks cut the lounge middleman deal

Banks and airports are swapping DreamFolks for direct access

DreamFolks is facing a sharper squeeze as airport and lounge operators build direct relationships with banks, moving away from the intermediary model that handled nearly 90% of lounge business last year. ICICI and Axis were early movers, and more major banks are expected to follow—potentially further shrinking DreamFolks revenue and influence.

  • Direct bank-lounge deals are replacing DreamFolks for access
  • About 90% of lounge business previously routed through DreamFolks
  • ICICI and Axis led the shift, with more banks next
  • The intermediary model looks increasingly under pressure
Read the full story at The Economic Times

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