oneworld's Seoul Incheon Lounge Named "Asia's Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class" at World Travel Awards for Second Consecutive Year

Back-to-back recognition underscores high-quality guest experience consistently offered at alliance's first branded lounge

DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The oneworld® alliance's branded lounge at Seoul Incheon International Airport has again been named "Asia's Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class" at the World Travel Awards, securing the title for a second consecutive year.

"Retaining this prestigious award for a second year straight is a testament to the consistently high-quality experience enjoyed by the 150,000 guests who visit oneworld's Seoul Incheon lounge every year," said Gerhard Girkinger, vice president Customer Experience & Airports at oneworld. "Recognition from global travellers reinforces our commitment to delivering a premium experience that puts thoughtful service and close attention to detail at its heart."

Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards celebrate excellence across the travel and hospitality sectors. Winners are selected through a voting process that includes travel professionals and travellers.

"This accolade is a credit to our team at Seoul Incheon and the care and attentiveness they show to oneworld lounge guests every day," said David Collyer, Global Senior Vice President of Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality, which manages the operation of the lounge. "We're proud to support oneworld in delivering the highest quality pre-flight hospitality and an award-winning lounge experience for a second consecutive year."

Seoul Incheon is the first oneworld-branded lounge and opened in January 2024. The 555-square-metre lounge features seasonally rotating menus and design elements inspired by South Korea, including a bar influenced by the traditional 'Gat' hat and glass art evoking the Lantern Festival. Distinct zones offer a choice of settings in which to dine, work, recharge or relax before departure for eligible oneworld Emerald and Sapphire customers, as well as First and Business Class customers. 

Seoul Incheon is served by seven oneworld member airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines.

About Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality
Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality (Aspire) is one of the world's leading airport hospitality businesses. With over 35 years' airport hospitality experience, Aspire's vision is to translate the luxurious hotel experience into an exceptional lounge and lifestyle experience.

More than six million guests annually are welcomed to Aspire lounges. As of mid-2026, Aspire has 110 lounges open, or scheduled to open around the world and continues to invest in premium airport hospitality concepts across key markets. New openings in 2026, include lounges in Stockholm, Geneva, Marrakesh, Calgary, Manchester and Vilnius. Aspire's portfolio includes not only the flagship Aspire Lounges but also partnerships with major airline lounges, alliance lounges, bank and credit card lounges.

The award-winning company has notably achieved the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for its lounge at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), and was the only independent lounge operator recognised at the Cellar in the Sky Awards 2026.

Aspire is part of Swissport International AG, a leading provider of aviation services including airport ground services and air cargo handling. 

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About oneworld oneworld brings together 15 world-class airlines – Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and SriLankan Airlines to nearly 1,000 destinations. oneworld member airlines work together to consistently deliver a superior, consistent travel experience, with special rewards and privileges for its frequent flyers, including earning and redeeming miles and points across the entire alliance network, access to airport lounges, priority check in and boarding and extra baggage allowances and more. Learn more about the oneworld Alliance at oneworld.com.

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oneworld's Seoul Incheon Lounge Named "Asia's Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class" at World Travel Awards for Second Consecutive Year

The new core collection is led by PASCAL Eternal Green™ lab-grown diamonds set against black titanium across watches and jewelry

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PASCAL, the Los Angeles-born colored lab-grown diamond brand, today introduces Color Classic, a new core collection that challenges the conventions of classic jewelry through color, contemporary materials and distinctive design. The 10-piece collection is now available at pascaldesign.com and PASCAL's Los Angeles store, with prices ranging from $325 to $2,950.

Color Classic is PASCAL's first core collection to translate the brand's belief in courage into a defining product language. Built around the idea that Color Is the New Classic, the collection invites people to choose a modern classic of their own—not one defined solely by white diamonds, gold, silver or convention, but one shaped by color, individuality and self-expression. For PASCAL, a modern classic should feel personal, distinctive and bold enough to be remembered.

Color Classic centers on the striking contrast between black titanium and PASCAL Eternal Green™ lab-grown diamonds. Against the material's deep black finish, the green diamonds become more pronounced, giving the collection its modern and recognizable character.

Lightweight yet strong and naturally resistant to corrosion, titanium makes the collection suited to both everyday wear and more active moments. Its quiet resilience gives physical form to PASCAL's idea of courage—a strength that adapts, endures and moves forward without being weighed down. The green evokes growth, transformation and the vitality to pursue what lies ahead. Throughout the collection, the PASCAL Quatre Monogram, a motif composed of four interlocking P forms, is translated into diamond settings, sculptural silhouettes and interconnected links.

"Color Classic reflects our belief that a classic should not ask people to disappear into convention," said Adam Hua, CEO of PASCAL. "The choices that shape us often require courage—the courage to change, to take a risk and to be seen. With Color Classic, color becomes more than decoration. It becomes a visible expression of who you choose to become."

Leading the collection is the Color Classic PASCAL Quatre Tennis Bracelet, which reimagines the traditional tennis bracelet through PASCAL's signature monogram. Each Quatre unit brings four P forms together in a continuous black titanium structure, set with 0.54 to 0.73 carats of PASCAL Eternal Green™ lab-grown diamonds, depending on bracelet size. The bracelet retails for $795.

The Color Classic Timeless Genesis Diamond Watch (Emerge) brings together a titanium case and integrated bracelet in a bold all-black silhouette. The watch is fully pavé-set with 2.278 carats of PASCAL Eternal Green™ lab-grown diamonds, creating a vivid contrast against the deep black finish. Twelve baguette-cut lab-grown gemstones mark the hour positions, while a signature textured bezel completes the sculptural design. The 36mm watch retails for $1,950.

Completing the collection's hero trio, the Color Classic Paradoxe Diamond Watch (Celestial Forest) pairs a genuine meteorite dial with a sculptural black titanium case and 2.65 carats of green lab-grown diamonds. The natural pattern of the meteorite makes each dial visually distinct, while the contrast between its celestial texture and vivid green diamonds gives the watch an otherworldly presence. It retails for $1,950.

The collection extends across additional Timeless Genesis and Paradoxe watches, sculptural bracelets and bangles, and earrings designed for everyday expression.

This inaugural release marks Drop 1 of Color Classic. As a core PASCAL collection, Color Classic will evolve through future drops that introduce new colors of lab-grown diamonds and extend its design language across new materials, forms and categories. Explore Color Classic at pascaldesign.com and PASCAL's Los Angeles store.

About PASCAL

PASCAL is a Los Angeles-born colored lab-grown diamond brand backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Combining diamond-growing technology with contemporary design and meticulous craftsmanship, PASCAL explores the creative possibilities of color and transforms diamonds into modern expressions of individuality, identity and self-expression. Through its watch and jewelry collections, PASCAL crafts colored diamonds for life's shiniest moments. Learn more at pascaldesign.com.

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PASCAL Unveils Color Classic, Recasting the Meaning of a Modern Classic