Swissport runs 2 Aspire-branded lounges at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. In this article we will review the Aspire Lounge 41 (non-Schengen) and its facilities based on our own recent visits. Book access to the Aspire 41 lounge
Overview of Aspire Lounge 41 Amsterdam
The Aspire Lounge 41 is a lounge space with an area of 625 square metres and a capacity for 180 guests. It is open for premium and elite passengers on various airlines as well as paying customers and lounge membership program members.
The lounge was re-opened in February 2024 following a major renovation which also saw the introduction of the adjacent Oneworld lounge – both of which are operated by Swissport International.
We should note here that due to a lack of lounge capacity at Amsterdam Schiphol, the Aspire Lounge 41 is often very busy – given that it is effectively the only option for many.
This includes premium passengers on Star Alliance (non-Schengen) and Emirates, plus Priority Pass and DragonPass members.
Swissport also runs Aspire Lounge 26 for Schengen flights.
Aspire Lounge 41 Location
The Aspire Lounge 41 is located past security and is on the 3rd floor of the main airside departures area between the E and D gates.
You can take stairs or escalators up to the 2nd floor, then stairs or lift up to the 3rd floor.
It is designated as ‘Lounge 41’ in Schiphol airport’s strange lounge notation. Simply follow the signs to ‘Airline lounges 40-41’.
The Aspire 41 lounge shares an entrance reception with the Oneworld lounge. The Oneworld lounge has an impressive white arched entrance in contrast to the darker Aspire lounge with its black hexagonal tiles.
Hours of Operation
The Aspire Lounge 41 at Amsterdam is open daily 06:00-22:00.
Lounge Layout and Seating
The Aspire Lounge 41 at Amsterdam is an open plan rectangular-shaped lounge. Floor to ceiling windows flood the space with natural light and give excellent views of the apron and distant runways.
You arrive through a wide corridor which has some bar-stool seating against the wall. You come to the bar area (called ‘Trade Bar’) straight ahead with the buffet immediately on the left side as you enter the main lounge space.
There is a partitioned area behind the bar called the ‘Botanical Room’.
Most of the lounge has sofa and armchair style seating – personally we find these a little uncomfortable for eating and drinking.
There are also cafe style tables and chairs and some private booth seats with swivel chairs up against the back wall.
There is another partitioned area (‘Wintergarden’) with coloured glass panels at the rear of the lounge with more seating. This area can sometimes be closed off for use only by Singapore Airlines passengers.
Food and Beverage
You can grab a bite to eat at the buffet although the spread is a little underwhelming to say the least. Think mainly bread, cheese, cold cuts, salad, pasta and soup. There is also fruit and some sweet items available.
In terms of drink there is self-pour alcohol (wine, draft Heineken beer and some spirits), 2 coffee machines, a tea box selection and a Brita water dispenser.
The lounge seemed to be well-staffed with food being replenished and tables being cleaned regularly – although other reviews suggest this is not always the case.
Lounge Amenities
Free WiFi is available and European power outlets are found at most seats.
There are 2 shower suites in the lounge though note the extra charge (€20) to use one.
There are flight information screens on the back wall.
Accessing the Aspire Lounge 41 Amsterdam
Access is available to the following passengers:
- Paying passengers with standard entrance priced from €40 for a 3 hour stay or €45 at-the-door, subject to capacity. Book access to the Aspire 41 lounge
- Business Class, First Class and elite passengers from various airlines – mainly the likes of Star Alliance (Air Canada, Air India, Egyptair, EVA Air, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines) and also Emirates and Etihad.
- Priority Pass and DragonPass members officially get access to this lounge. However with the lounge regularly at capacity it could be that you are either refused admission or you could be put into a virtual queue.
Conclusion: Aspire Lounge 41
We have mixed feelings on the Aspire Lounge 41. Although the renovated lounge looks more stylish than previously, it suffers from being too busy and having a very average food offering.
It has a lot of poor reviews and could certainly be a letdown if flying on a premium airline like Emirates or Singapore Airlines.
It’s fine if you have entry included in your ticket but we probably wouldn’t pay the standard entrance fee to get in.
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This article was originally published on 14 October 2025.
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