KLM opens new Amsterdam lounge

KLM has opened the first section of it's brand new Amsterdam's Schiphol airport Crown Lounge. Only the first stage, with a tiered bar, is open, but it gives a hint of what is to come at KLM Royal Dutch airline's hub.

KLM's all-new Crown Lounge at Amsterdam has a unique tiered layout, which instead of a flat open area, sees travellers on a multitude of levels.

On the top floor is the Sky Zone bar, while entertainment with TV screens and game consoles are on the middle level, and dining is on the ground floor.

KLM's Business Class Lounge Amsterdam is only the first stage of a much wider opening, which will eventually give a 1,500 seat capacity. At present, it is only around half of that.

The new lounge is in the 'non-Schengen' area of the terminal, used for long haul flights, and flights to the UK.

Access is given to KLM's business class passengers and Skyteam top tier frequent flyers.

Access is also possible on codeshare flights with Qantas, and the correct Frequent Flyer card, including KLM's daily Amsterdam-Singapore for Qantas Platinum and Gold-grade frequent flyers.

To find the lounge, head upstairs from the main concourse, between the airport's E and F Piers.