Get your airport lounge Crescent Ratedagainst the CrescentRating Standard for Airport Lounges.
An independent audit of the provision a Muslim passenger finds between flights — a prayer room open around the clock, ablution, Halal food kept clearly apart from what is not, and staff who can help — and a Crescent Rating that tells airlines and their members what the lounge offers.
Annual plans from USD 1,500 per airport lounge.See plans and fees
Three levels, Bronze to Gold.
Two plans, one annual fee each.
Basic
USD 1,500per year
- Crescent Rating of the airport lounge
- Audit of the airport lounge
- Award Crescent Rating
- Rating decals and certificate (soft copy)
- Listed on CrescentRating as an audited establishment (throughout the rating validity)
- Listed on HalalTrip as an audited establishment (throughout the rating validity)
- Rights to promote the establishment as a Crescent Rated establishment during the rating validity
- Standard announcement, one on each platform (IG, FB, X)
Enhanced
USD 2,000per year
Everything in Basic, plus:
- Online training for staff (2 staff)
- 6-months marketing promotions (IG, FB, X, LinkedIn)
- Onboarding Consultation Call (60-min strategy session)
What we assess at your airport lounge.
Every airport lounge is audited against the CrescentRating Standard for Airport Lounges 2026 (CRS-LNG:2026), and holds the highest level whose requirements are all in place.
- criteria
- 10
- levels
- 3
Bronze
6 requirements- Uncooked meals and halal-certified packaged food, assured by management
- Non-halal food and alcohol served with clear separation
- Prayer space is clean, dry and free of odor
- Dedicated private prayer room available 24/7
- Qiblah direction marked in the prayer space
- Staff can assist with questions about Muslim facilities
Silver
9 requirementsEverything in Bronze, plus:
- Halal-certified food preparation
- Prayer mats provided in the prayer space
- Separate prayer provision for men and women
- At least one water-friendly toilet per gender
Gold
10 requirementsEverything in Silver, plus:
- An ablution space (wet area) is available
- All food and beverages are halal — no non-halal served
From application to listing.
The same sequence for every airport lounge. The steps marked "You" are yours; the audit, the accreditation and the listing are ours.
- You
Sign up
Register and create an account with CrescentRating.
- You
Apply
Submit the application online, with the documentation the standard calls for.
Enquire about an airport lounge rating - CrescentRating
Audit
We conduct an in-person or virtual audit of the establishment.
- CrescentRating
Accredit
We review the audit report and accredit the establishment at its final level.
- You
Subscription fee
Settle the annual subscription for the rating service.
- CrescentRating
Publish
Your establishment is listed on the member directories.
- You
Display
Download the rating collaterals and display them on site and in your channels.
- All three
Promote
Promotion begins — HalalTrip campaigns to travelers, CrescentRating to the trade, and you through your own channels.
How is the annual fee worked out?
By plan. Each airport lounge pays one annual fee, whatever its size: USD 1,500 on Basic and USD 2,000 on Enhanced.
What is the difference between Basic and Enhanced?
Enhanced includes everything in Basic, and adds: Online training for staff (2 staff); 6-months marketing promotions (IG, FB, X, LinkedIn); Onboarding Consultation Call (60-min strategy session).
What does renewal cost?
Renewals are priced 15% below the rate card.
Does all of our food have to be Halal?
Only for Gold. Bronze asks for Halal-certified meals or snacks, from a vending machine at least, and Silver for a food outlet with a Halal-certified section.
Does a Crescent Rating endorse the airport lounge as a whole?
No. The assessment covers the availability and quality of Muslim-specific facilities and services only, such as prayer space and Halal food. It is not an endorsement of the establishment beyond them.
How do we apply?
Tell the rating team about the airport lounge through the enquiry form and they will open the application with you. We then audit the airport lounge and accredit it at the level the standard supports, and the annual fee falls due once the level is settled.
How long does accreditation take?
Typically two to three weeks from application to accreditation, depending mostly on how complete the application is and how soon the audit can be scheduled.
How long is a Crescent Rating valid?
A Crescent Rating is valid for one year, and is renewed annually.
Can we move up a level before renewal?
Yes. Ask the rating team for a reassessment once the requirements holding your level down are in place. A reassessment carries a fee, based on what needs to be re-evaluated.
Disclaimer. The scope of our evaluation is strictly limited to the availability and quality of Muslim-specific facilities and services offered by the establishments. This includes, but is not limited to, prayer rooms, Halal food options, ablution facilities, and any other amenities designed to cater to the needs of Muslim individuals. Our assessment does not extend to, nor should it be interpreted as, an endorsement or approval of the establishment's broader perspectives or philosophies. Our focus is exclusively on the facilities provided to Muslim travelers, ensuring they can observe their religious duties and preferences comfortably within the establishment's premises.
Ready to get your airport lounge Crescent Rated?
Tell the rating team about the airport lounge to begin. We will come back to you with an indicative timeline for your market.