The alliance oneworld has obviously ticked its 25th anniversary as a key stage in its development. Or at the very least, an ideal opportunity to make a more conspicuous presence at major international airports. And incidentally, in the hubs of competitors. Skyteam. One month to the day after opening the doors of the the first show to be entirely designed in the alliance's coloursairport. Seouloneworld is back at it again Amsterdam. Oneworld is present at Schiphol via eight of its membersAmerican Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair and Iberia, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc and Royal Jordanian.
" As the alliance celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, it is great to see that customers of all member airlines will benefit from access to oneworld's first branded lounge in Europe."Julio Rodriguez is delighted. The Director of Commercial Strategy at International Airlines Group (IAG) adds: " With oneworld member airlines jointly operating over 200 flights per week, the launch of this new lounge will strengthen the alliance's presence at Schiphol and benefit IAG customers travelling to and through this key European market.".
Smail Boudjennah, Regional Director for Western Europe at Qatar Airways, describes the situation as follows an exciting and innovative moment for oneworld alliance airlines" . He continued: " Qatar Airways is very proud to be involved in hosting the first oneworld lounge in Europe, here in Amsterdam. We are in good company with the world's leading airlines as this new lounge illustrates how oneworld and its members collectively continue to deliver an unrivalled customer experience." .
The new premium showcase for oneworld in Amsterdam is located in the non-Schengen departure area of the airport. It has a total surface area of 473 m². Open daily from 5.30am to 10pm, it caters for eligible oneworld Emerald and Sapphire customers and first and business class travellers flying with oneworld member airlines.
Jochem Straatman, artistic director of D/DOCK, describes the infrastructure as " a contemporary, top-of-the-range lounge with fittings and furnishings that pay homage to life in the Netherlands. The lounge makes travelling simple, relaxing and enjoyable. Although this lounge and the Incheon lounge have their own identities, they both share the same unique oneworld look and feel, creating a sense of familiarity in all our lounges." says Jochem Straatman.
