The oneworld® alliance has launched its first fully branded European lounge in Amsterdam, providing a sophisticated new space for travellers to unwind and rejuvenate before embarking on their journeys.
This unveiling follows closely on the heels of the alliance’s premiere of a premium lounge in Seoul, showcasing Oneworld’s commitment to enhancing the travel experience.
In a strategic partnership with ASPIRE, a subsidiary of Swissport, Oneworld celebrates its 25th anniversary with the opening of this lounge, highlighting the alliance’s ongoing evolution.
Located in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s non-Schengen departure area, the luxury 473 square-metre lounge offers a wide choice of stylish seating in a spacious, bright, contemporary setting where customers can relax, refuel and re-energise before their flight.
The design of the new lounge incorporates unique elements inspired by Amsterdam, including custom lighting that mirrors the city’s iconic canal bridges.
This attention to detail extends to playful motifs, such as bird silhouettes adorning the lounge bar, adding a touch of whimsy.
Strategically placed, the lounge is a mere 10-minute walk from the departure gates of Oneworld member airlines, ensuring convenience for travelers.
Eight oneworld member airlines – American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc and Royal Jordanian – operate non-stop flights to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Based in the non-Schengen area, the oneworld lounge will be open to all eligible oneworld customers and will be the exclusive lounge for all those departing on international flights outside of the Schengen area. Collectively, oneworld member airlines operate more than 200 weekly flights to Amsterdam connecting the Netherlands’ capital to more than 900 destinations worldwide through the oneworldmember network.
Julio Rodriguez of IAG and Neil Chernoff of British Airways have expressed their pride and enthusiasm for the launch, emphasizing the lounge’s role in strengthening oneworld’s European presence. This sentiment is echoed by Smail Boudjennah of Qatar Airways, who celebrates this landmark moment for the alliance.
Gerhard Girkinger, oneworld Vice President, Customer Experience, Delivery and Membership, said: “The launch of our first oneworld branded lounge in Europe – following on from our recent lounge opening at Incheon International Airport in Seoul – is a proud moment for everyone connected with the world’s leading airline alliance.
“It’s also fantastic for our customers who enjoy premium benefits and luxury air travel when flying with oneworld member airlines. The new lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, opened as we celebrate our 25th anniversary, provides a contemporary setting that caters for the diverse needs of oneworldcustomers.
“We have created a lounge that upholds our vision to make travel bright. Customers can expect a modern setting that blends refined fixtures and fittings with digital technologies and warm, ergonomic seating areas, offering a memorable travel experience.”
David Collyer, Swissport International AG Global Vice President Executive Lounges, said: “After partnering with the oneworld alliance on their fully branded lounge at Incheon, we are delighted to be working together again on oneworld’s first lounge in Europe, which looks fantastic.
“Our hospitality products are carefully developed to meet the unique and evolving needs of our airline, alliance and airport partners. Swissport and our ASPIRE team have applied the same standard of excellence to the oneworld lounge in Amsterdam.”
The new lounge is open daily between 5:30 am and 10:00 pm*, for eligible oneworld Emerald and Sapphire customers departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol outside of the Schengen area on oneworld flights, as well as First and Business Class customers travelling with oneworld member airlines.
* Subject to change – please check oneworld.com
