Plaza Premium Group is expanding its operations at Helsinki Airport by launching two new passenger lounge concepts: Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora and Plaza Premium Lounge Lumi. These are not new lounges for the company, but rather an upgrade and expansion of the existing lounge.
Both lounges are located in the non-Schengen area (near Gate 40), and now operate in parallel, offering different experiences to different passenger groups.
The renovated business lounge at Helsinki Airport. Photo: Plaza PremiumAurora is an upgraded and more luxurious version of the existing lounge, and is exclusively for passengers of partner airlines. The lounge can accommodate up to 101 passengers and features a buffet, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks, along with a paid cocktail menu. It also offers two private showers, a children's play area and a bookable meeting room.
The renovated business lounge at Helsinki Airport. Photo: Plaza PremiumAlongside it, Lumi, a completely new lounge designed for a wider audience, including casual travelers, business customers and members of lounge access programs, has opened. It features workstations, personal workspaces, charging points and a culinary selection that combines local Finnish cuisine with international dishes.
The renovated business lounge at Helsinki Airport. Photo: Plaza PremiumOne of Lumi's most notable innovations is iWall, an interactive gaming wall developed in Finland that lets users control games and physical activity with body movements, without a remote control.
The game wall in the renovated Helsinki Airport lounge. Photo: Plaza PremiumThe names of both lounges draw inspiration from Finnish nature: Lumi means "snow" in Finnish, while Aurora refers to the Northern Lights.