The SWISS First Lounge in Terminal E at Zurich Airport has been named the World’s Best Airline Lounge for Dining at the 2024 World Culinary Awards in Dubai. The distinction underlines the outstanding quality of the gastronomy that SWISS offers its guests in collaboration with its partner gategourmet.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has earned first place in the World’s Best Airline Lounge for Dining category for its First Class Lounge in Terminal E at Zurich Airport in the 2024 World Culinary Awards. The distinction was presented at this year’s award ceremony in Dubai on 2 October.

SWISS guests enjoy freshly prepared à la carte dining in the company’s airport lounges. Switzerland’s leading airline also puts a particular accent on regional and seasonal ingredients in its culinary offerings. And in addition to such Swiss classics as Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and fondue, SWISS Lounge guests are further treated to international dishes such as Thai curry or burgers. The range of offerings is also changed every three months.

“We are very proud to earn such a prestigious award,” says Julia Hillenbrand, Head of SWISS Brand Experience. “It’s the result and the reflection of our continual commitment to offering our customers an exceptional culinary experience that we combine with top-notch service and optimum comfort and convenience. And it will inspire us to continue to set the highest possible standards to deliver on our premium promise.”

Hubertus Henning, General Manager Airport Lounges Switzerland at gategroup, comments: "We are immensely proud of our strong collaboration and the success we have achieved with SWISS. This prestigious accolade is a testament to our exceptional partnership and our team's unwavering dedication to delivering outstanding service and unforgettable dining experiences. We look forward to continuing to inspire culinary excellence and achieving even greater milestones together."

Sustainability on the menu, too

SWISS attaches great importance to sustainability in all its procurement activities. Its meats are selected by Gategourmet in accordance with rigorous animal welfare standards, and its fish and seafood are also obtained solely from certificated sources. In pursuing what is known as the ‘nose to tail’ approach, SWISS also offers more unusual cuts of meat to make optimum use of resources while also promoting culinary diversity.

A lounge with a view

In addition to the award-winning culinary offerings of its top-calibre à la carte restaurant, the SWISS First Class Lounge in Zurich Airport’s Terminal E features a host of further standout amenities such as two hotel rooms, a conference room, mini-suites and a champagne bar. Its wine humidor is home to over 700 fine bottles from all over the world. And its 352-square-metre terrace is a wonderful place for guests to relax and enjoy the panoramic views of the airport’s activities and beyond.

Further information on the World Culinary Awards will be found at www.worldculinaryawards.com.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is Switzerland’s leading air carrier. With one of Europe’s most advanced aircraft fleets, SWISS is a premium airline that provides direct flights from Zurich and Geneva to keep Switzerland connected with Europe and the world. Its Swiss WorldCargo division offers an extensive range of airport-to-airport airfreight services for high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments. SWISS embodies its home country’s traditional values and is dedicated to delivering the highest product and service quality. The company has also set itself ambitious CO2 goals, and plans to halve its 2019 net CO2 emissions by 2030 and make its business and operations entirely carbon-neutral by 2050, particularly by promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuels. SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group, and is also a member of Star Alliance, the world’s biggest airline network.

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