Mar 25, 2019, 10:57 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Consolidated connection time/logistics at AMS
Amsterdam (AMS) Lounge - Star Alliance
Non-schengen lounge
Swissport’s Aspire 41 lounge (contracted lounge -- used by UA)
Location:Terminal 2,D/E/F/G(non schengen)
Opening hours: DAILY 06:00-23:00
Other options
Amsterdam (AMS) Lounge - Star Alliance
The Star Alliance Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the latest addition to the Star Alliance lounge line up, located in the Schengen area, offers a contemporary design with uniquely Dutch details where guests are invited to sit back and relax or make use of the sophisticated workspaces.
The serviced bar offers offers guests a wide range of drinks and refreshments in the afternoons and evenings, while the kitchen and buffet offer a range of hot and cold meal options with a local twist..
The serviced bar offers offers guests a wide range of drinks and refreshments in the afternoons and evenings, while the kitchen and buffet offer a range of hot and cold meal options with a local twist..
Swissport’s Aspire 41 lounge (contracted lounge -- used by UA)
Location:Terminal 2,D/E/F/G(non schengen)
Opening hours: DAILY 06:00-23:00
Other options
AMS lounge options for the UA traveler, *A Schengen; Aspire, non-Schengen + Polaris
Mar 11, 2018, 10:15 pm
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If you look at the United Club page, you can look for lounges available for United passengers at various airports. In this case, Swissport’s Aspire 41 lounge seems to be the one.
Mar 11, 2018, 11:09 pm
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Yes, it's numbered "lounge 41" as was previously mentioned. Fairly standard fare, although I've only been there in the mornings. A slight walk from the UA gates (say 10 mins?), which the agents at check-in seem good at pointing out.
Mar 11, 2018, 11:38 pm
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Note the back of the lounge can only be used by pax with SQ tickets.
Mar 12, 2018, 4:43 am
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Aspire lounge 41 is mediocre... crowded, OK booze, limited food selection, decent views and pay-in showers (€17 IIRC).
I’m not a huge fan of Schiphol. I much prefer connecting in EU at MUC or ZRH.
I’m not a huge fan of Schiphol. I much prefer connecting in EU at MUC or ZRH.
Mar 12, 2018, 6:32 am
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MUC is the best, LHR is very good too in my experiences. Vienna is nice too, and I've heard good things about ZRH.
FRA, while not as physically nice as LHR T2 or MUC, is usually not hard to transfer at and has good lounges.
Mar 12, 2018, 7:52 am
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The Crown Lounges are the best at AMS, but IMO do not compare favorably to Biz/SEN lounges at EU hubs or the *A lounge portfolio at LHR. Lounges at major connecting hubs are one area where SkyTeam lags *A/OW, in my view.
Apr 21, 2018, 5:07 pm
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AMS arrival lounge?
Flying on UA 20 soon and I'm looking for an arrival lounge in AMS to get a shower. Is there anything like this available? Aer Lingus has a great arrival lounge in DUB and I am looking for something similar.
Apr 21, 2018, 5:17 pm
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Apr 21, 2018, 5:21 pm
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elsewhere it is reported
Fitness - The Sheraton Fitness & Spa offers a day pass that allows you unlimited use of gym, sauna and rainforest showers, steam room and spa area. Located: landside between Schiphol Plaza and the World Trade Centre. Rate: EUR 20. Hours: 24 hours / 7 days a week. * The sauna and steam room are not available between 11:00AM - 6:00PM.
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Shower - There are a few areas in the terminal where you can enjoy a shower:
» Mercure Hotel - Location: Airside, Lounge 3, Upper Level, piers F, G and H (opposite KLM Crown Lounge). Rate: € 19,50 (including towels and toiletries).
» Yotel - Location: Airside, Lounge 2, Upper Level, piers D and E (opposite the M&M’s store). Two shower cabins are available. Rates: € 15.00 for up to 1 hour (including towels and toiletries).
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Shower - There are a few areas in the terminal where you can enjoy a shower:
» Mercure Hotel - Location: Airside, Lounge 3, Upper Level, piers F, G and H (opposite KLM Crown Lounge). Rate: € 19,50 (including towels and toiletries).
» Yotel - Location: Airside, Lounge 2, Upper Level, piers D and E (opposite the M&M’s store). Two shower cabins are available. Rates: € 15.00 for up to 1 hour (including towels and toiletries).
Apr 21, 2018, 5:50 pm
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I'd love to see a STAR Alliance lounge in AMS. The current setup for UA is crap I think. The place is way to small and you have SQ that blocks off a good chunk of seating in the lounge for only SQ passengers. A couple in front of me last time while checking in was turned away using PP b/c they didn't have a reservation and there were no seats available.
Apr 21, 2018, 6:34 pm
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I'd love to see a STAR Alliance lounge in AMS. The current setup for UA is crap I think. The place is way to small and you have SQ that blocks off a good chunk of seating in the lounge for only SQ passengers. A couple in front of me last time while checking in was turned away using PP b/c they didn't have a reservation and there were no seats available.
Aug 29, 2018, 6:40 am
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Arrive AMS from Polaris, is there a connecting lounge to use at AMS?
I had very last minute changes to an award ticket flying from MCI to JRO. today, instead of flying via Chicago on ET we are now on UA from MCI EWR AMS in business. After a 3 1/ 2 hour layover in Amsterdam we continue on KLM in coach to JRO. Is there a lounge in Amsterdam we will be able to use? I wasn't planning on this flight path so I'm not sure about AMS facilities for UA Polaris pax.
Aug 29, 2018, 6:54 am
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Go to (or download) https://www.loungebuddy.com/, enter in your details, and it'll help answer your question based on airline status, ticket/fare, and credit cards you might carry.
Aug 29, 2018, 7:00 am
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For some reason, I don't think that you will have access to a lounge on arrival as all the lounges there are third party contract lounges and not owned by United or Star Alliance. If you were continuing on a Star Alliance airline in Business or Economy (if Star Gold member), then you would have access to a contract lounge.
I think that your only option to get access to a lounge would be the KLM one if you manage to get an upgrade offer.
If you have an American Express Platinum card, their website mentions the Aspire Lounge.
I think that your only option to get access to a lounge would be the KLM one if you manage to get an upgrade offer.
If you have an American Express Platinum card, their website mentions the Aspire Lounge.
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