Swissport Opens OP Lounge by Aspire at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Partnership with OP Financial Group

(IN SHORT) Aspire Executive Lounges, part of Swissport, has opened the “OP Lounge by Aspire” at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in collaboration with OP Financial Group. This new lounge, available to OP cardholders, features Finnish-inspired design and culinary offerings and provides a premium space for relaxation and business. It marks Aspire’s first lounge in Europe designed for a non-aviation client, reflecting its expanding role in the airport hospitality sector. A renovation of the existing Aspire lounge at Helsinki is set for completion by April 2025.

(PRESS RELEASE) Zurich, Switzerland, 2025-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport’s hospitality brand Aspire Executive Lounges has unveiled its latest lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, the “OP Lounge by Aspire.” In a unique collaboration with Finnish OP Financial Group, the lounge merges the distinctive elements of both brands. This marks Aspire Executive Lounges’ first airport lounge in Europe developed for a client outside the aviation industry.

The new lounge, accessible to OP Gold and OP Platinum cardholders, offers 180 seats across 810 m², with amenities including private meeting rooms, locally sourced food, and beverages celebrating Finnish culinary traditions. The lounge is situated in the Schengen area near gate 22. Soon, status customers of airlines that do not operate their own lounges at the airport will also have access. The existing Aspire lounge in Helsinki will undergo renovations and re-open in April 2025.

Dirk Goovaerts, CEO of Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa & India at Swissport, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting how it demonstrates Aspire’s appeal to non-aviation industry clients. OP Financial Group’s Masa Peura also shared excitement, noting the added value and convenience the lounge brings to OP cardholders. Finavia’s Ulla Serlenius celebrated the lounge as a welcome addition to Helsinki Airport’s services, offering world-class experiences in a prime location.

Aspire Executive Lounges continues to expand, with nearly 100 lounges worldwide and more planned for the coming years. Swissport’s longstanding presence at Helsinki Airport further underscores its growing footprint in the airport hospitality sector.

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Maria Kuenzi
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Source: Swissport

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