Swiss International Air Lines recently ranked No. 1 in the World’s Best Airline Lounge for Dining category for its first-class lounge in Terminal E at Zürich Airport in the 2024 World Culinary Awards.

“We are very proud to earn such a prestigious award,” said Julia Hillenbrand, head of SWISS Brand Experience, SWISS. “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. It will inspire us to continue to set the highest possible standards to deliver on our premium promise.”

The lounges serve freshly prepared à la carte dining, with an emphasis on regional and seasonal cuisine. Swiss classics like Zürcher Geschnetzeltes sit alongside dishes like Thai curry and burgers on the menu, which is changed every three months.

Hubertus Henning, general manager Airport Lounges Switzerland, gategroup, said, “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 is a hallmark of SWISS’s culinary offering, with meats selected in accordance with rigorous animal welfare standards and the fish and seafood from certificated sources.

Other amenities in the SWISS First Class Lounge in Zürich Airport include two hotel rooms, a conference room, mini-suites and a Champagne bar.