The OneWorld airline alliance has launched its first fully branded European lounge – in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.
Last month, OneWorld unveiled its first ever fully branded dedicated airport lounge, in Seoul, South Korea.
This year marks OneWorld’s 25th anniversary.
The new lounge was created in collaboration with ASPIRE, the lounge subsidiary of global aviation ground services provider Swissport. It is 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.
It is also conveniently located no more than 10 minutes away from the alliance member airlines’ departure gates.
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.
The 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 OneWorld member network.
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 OneWorld customers.
“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.”
