Brussels Airlines Loft Brussels Lounge
Brussels Airlines the Loft lounge at Brussels airport pier A is designed for Schengen (inter-Europe) flights, and as such it is a large lounge, at over 2,000 square yards, expanded to accommodate over 500 passengers. The new expansion was designed in partnership with Japanese luxury car brand Lexus, and showcases objects from the Lexus design awards.
The largest lounge at Brussels Airport, it is an icon of design, has good food, and a really good bar. It is one of the few lounges on the European Schengen circuit really worthwhile visiting.
Brussels Brussels Airlines Loft lounge review
Brussels Airlines the Loft lounge at Brussels airport pier A is designed for Schengen (inter-Europe) flights, and as such it is a large lounge, at over 2,000 square yards, expanded to accommodate over 500 passengers. The new expansion was designed in partnership with Japanese luxury car brand Lexus, and showcases objects from the Lexus design awards.
There is also a game room with a red velvet pool table, a Grohe spa with 11 bathrooms and private nap rooms inspired by the airline's forthcoming new long-haul business class offering.
The new expansion was designed in partnership with Japanese luxury car brand Lexus, and showcases objects from the Lexus design awards, and follows the traditions omotenashi, the Japanese concept of hospitality.
Brussels Airlines has also incorporated elements including historical items from the Tintin universe, and there is a small display cabinet with them.
Don't miss the small snooze area, with four small sleeping areas, with a cupboard and a power socket. There is a small light on the door, which lets you know if anyone is using them.
At the back of the lounge is another treat, a small area for HON circle members.
Food
Food wise there is a Miele kitchen offering what the airline says is "an array of the finest gastronomy".
Food is notably better here than in the Terminal B lounge, and include hot waffles.
There are quite a few Belgian novelties, supplied by caterer Newrest, including chocolates by Neuhau.
Bar
There is a lovely circular bar, called the Brussels Bar, which you can sit at. It is however self-service bar, and designed in partnership with Beer Company AB Inbev.
There are several Belgian beers on tap, as well as two red and two white wines plus Champagne.
Bathrooms
In Lounge.Don't miss the spa area. Here you'll find 11 shower rooms.
Business facilities
There is a small Business Centre in a small room, with five PC, which are quite modern and fast.Next to these are two Skype cubicles, left over from an agreement with Microsoft.
There is free and fast wifi.
Access
Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa first and business class, Miles & More Senator, HON Circle frequent flyers departing on a Lufthansa, Star Alliance or eligible codeshare partner flight and Star Alliance Gold cardholders departing on a same-day Lufthansa or Star Alliance flight.
If you have an economy flex ticket, you can buy access for 29 Euro.
The Loft by Brussels Airlines is located within Pier A at Brussels airport, and is designed for Schengen (inter-Europe) flights. There is also another lounge run by Brussels airlines, called the Suite lounge within Pier B at the airport.
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