Summary
- Finnair is opening a new Schengen side business lounge at Helsinki Airport near Gate 21 on July 9th.
- Lounge features a separate Platinum Corner for elite members and can accommodate up to 440 guests.
- Designed by Studio Laajisto, the lounge highlights Nordic elements and provides a serene airport experience.
Finnair has unveiled a new business lounge set to open at Helsinki Airport next month. The spacious facility will be situated on the Schengen side of the airport with a launch date of July 9th penciled in.
Finnair’s new business lounge in Helsinki
The Finnish carrier’s new lounge will be situated on the third floor near Gate 21 inside Helsinki Airport (HEL) and can be reached by elevator or escalator from the central square. The lounge will be large enough to accommodate up to 440 guests, which is approximately 150 more capacity than the current lounge. Ole Orvér, Chief Commercial Officer at Finnair, commented,
“We are delighted to announce the opening of our new Schengen lounge, providing even more space and comfort before take-off. Responding to the feedback from Finnair Plus tier members, the lounge also features an exclusive Finnair Platinum Corner for Finnair Plus Platinum and Platinum Lumo members to enjoy.”
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As Orvér highlights, the lounge will have two areas – a Business Lounge and a Platinum Corner, the latter being a dedicated area for Platinum and Platinum Lumo members. From July 9th, the main lounge will be accessible to:
- Business class Classic, Flex and Saver fare holders
- Finnair Plus Gold, Platinum and Platinum Lumo status members
- oneworld Emerald and Sapphire cardholders
- Passengers who purchased lounge access as an extra during ticket booking (discounts for Finnair Silver members)
Photo: Finnair
Platinum Lumo members can bring four guests along, while Platinum and Gold members are allowed one guest, along with any children under the age of 18. Business class passengers and Finnair Plus Gold members can also upgrade to access the Platinum Corner for a fee of €30 ($32) or 4,800 Avios for adults and €15 ($16) or 2,400 Avios for children.
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The new facility will offer an enhanced airport experience for premium Finnair passengers flying to Schengen-area countries. The carrier already has a Finnair Business Lounge in the non-Schengen area of the airport, situated close to Gate 52.
Nordic touches
The lounge interior was designed by Studio Joanna Laajisto, a Helsinki-based agency specializing in commercial interiors. The design is influenced by the serenity of the Nordic landscape, featuring furniture from local companies such as Artek, Nikari, and Gubi. It aims to “capture the essence of the Nordics” by highlighting warm colors, wooden textures and round shapes. It will also boast an enviable view of the runway and airport gate area.
Photo: Finnair
The design establishes separate areas for dining, resting and mingling with guests, so passengers can find a spot that suits their needs.
Meri Järvinen, Head of Airport Customer Experience, said,
“With increased space, the new Finnair Lounge comfortably accommodates up to 440 guests, which is about 150 seats more than the current lounge. Different spaces within the lounge are tailored to various needs: dining, working, resting and spending time with your travel companions.”
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