Finland’s flag carrier Finnair has marked five years since the launch of its Platinum Wing lounge which opened in the summer of 2019.
Reception area at the Platinum Wing Lounge
The airlines Nordic inspired lounge features dedicated zones for working, relaxing, and dining, and offers seating for up to 155 customers at any time.
The lounge’s traditional Finnish sauna remains one of its most unique hallmarks, a feature present in only a handful of airport lounges globally. Lined in darkened natural aspen wood, it replicates the authentic Finnish sauna experience, with a cooling area, organic skin care amenities, and natural mood lighting to ensure a calming environment.
“As one of Finnair’s trademark features, the Platinum Wing has been a hit since its launch five years ago, giving customers a final taste of Finland before take-off,” said Meri Järvinen, dead of airport customer experience at Finnair.
Järvinen continued: “Having sown the seed for premium Nordic travel back in summer 2019, we have since launched newly designed Business Class lounges in both the Schengen and non-Schengen areas of Helsinki Airport, as we continue to invest in the ground experience for our loyal customers.”
The lounge’s traditional Finnish sauna remains one of its most unique hallmarks, a feature present in only a handful of airport lounges globally. Lined in darkened natural aspen wood, it replicates the authentic Finnish sauna experience, with a cooling area, organic skin care amenities, and natural mood lighting to ensure a calming environment.
Sauna offering at the lounge
This anniversary coincides with the opening of Finnair’s new Schengen Lounge in Helsinki Airport on July 9. Designed to bring unparalleled comfort and convenience to customers, the new lounge has been crafted based on customer feedback and inspired by Finnair’s Nordic design language and comforting colour scheme.
With seating for up to 440 customers, the newly designed Schengen lounge is set to leave customers feeling runway ready, with unparalleled views of Helsinki Airport.