Once available to “VIPs” only, airport lounges are now more accessible. Getting into airport lounges can be easy, and casual travelers can enjoy lounge spaces too. Today you can get access to lounges all across the globe without paying a fortune. A wide choice of airport lounges allows you to easily find a place to rest during a long layover or just to wait for your flight far from crowds.
New lounge locations are opening all the time, especially now, when major banks start entering into airport lounges business. Below are airport lounges that have already been opened by major credit card issuers or are in plans.
American Express Airport Lounges
American Express has two branded lounge networks: The Centurion® Lounge Network and International American Express Lounges. Both networks are included into American Express Global Lounge Collection®, a network with more than 1,400 lounges across 140 countries.
American Express Centurion Lounges are the most exclusive lounges available to select American Express members only. They offer various perks like food and drink from award-winning chefs and top mixologists, shower or spa facilities at some locations, family rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, and various seating options.
Centurion Lounge locations in the US
- Atlanta (ATL). Amenities: outdoor terraces, multi-purpose room, locally-inspired cuisine, high-speed Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, magazines and newspapers, member service desk, personal workspaces, premium bar and whiskey bar, shower suite, and print/fax/copy services.
- Charlotte (CLT). Amenities: family room, locally-inspired cuisine, high-speed Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, magazines and newspapers, member service desk, personal workspaces, premium bar, shower suite, and print/fax/copy services.
- Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW). Amenities: conference space, family room, fresh seasonal fare, high-speed Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, member service desk, semi-private workspaces, premium bar, shower suite, spa, and print/fax/copy services.
- Denver (DEN). Amenities: dedicated work area, multipurpose/family room, dining space, game room, general lounge, live action station, phone room, craft beer bar, main bar, and shower suite.
- Houston (IAH). Amenities: dedicated work area, health and wellness space in partnership with Calm, locally-inspired cuisine, high-speed Wi-Fi, magazines and newspapers, member services desk, phone room, premium bar, tranquility area, shower suite, and print/fax/copy services.
- New York-JFK (JFK). Amenities: dedicated work area, high-speed Wi-Fi, member services desk, phone room, premium bar, shower suite, print/fax/copy services, family room, large flat-screen TVs, semi-private workspaces, speakeasy, and specialty coffee bar.
- Las Vegas (LAS). Amenities: fresh seasonal fare, high-speed Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, magazines and newspapers, member services desk, premium bar, print/fax/copy services, semi-private workspaces, and shower suite.
- Los Angeles (LAX). Amenities: family room, high-speed Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, locally-inspired cuisine, magazines and newspapers, member services desk, personal workspaces, print/fax/copy services, spa, and shower suite.
- New York-LaGuardia (LGA). Amenities: fresh seasonal fare, high-speed Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, magazines and newspapers, member services desk, premium bar, print/fax/copy services, semi-private workspaces, and shower suite.
- New York-Newark (EWR). Coming soon.
- Miami (MIA). Amenities: fresh seasonal fare, family room, high-speed Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, magazines and newspapers, member services desk, premium bar, print/fax/copy services, semi-private workspaces, spa, and shower suite.
- Philadelphia (PHL). Amenities: high-speed Wi-Fi, locally-inspired cuisine, member services desk, premium bar, personal workspaces, phone room, print/fax/copy services, workspaces, and shower suite.
- Phoenix (PHX). Amenities: high-speed Wi-Fi, locally-inspired cuisine, magazines and newspapers, premium bar, print/fax/copy services, workspaces, and shower suite.
- Seattle-Tacoma (SEA). Amenities: healthy snack, high-speed Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, magazines and newspapers, member services desk, power stations, premium bar, and shower suite.
- San Francisco (SFO). Amenities: family room, fresh seasonal fare, high-speed Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, magazines and newspapers, member services desk, premium bar, semi-private workspaces, wine-tasting area, and shower suite.
- Washington D.C. (DCA). Amenities: conference room, family room, locally-inspired cuisine, high-speed Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, digital magazines and newspapers, member services desk, personal workspaces, premium bar, shower suite, and print/fax/copy services.
International Centurion Lounge locations
- Buenos Aires (EZE). Amenities: locally-inspired cuisine, premium bar, large flat-screen TVs, power outlets, magazines and newspapers, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Delhi (DEL). Amenities: locally-inspired cuisine, premium bar, large flat-screen TVs, power outlets, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Hong Kong (HKG). Amenities: dedicated work area, locally-inspired cuisine, high-speed Wi-Fi, magazines and newspapers, member services desk, premium bar, shower suite, print/fax/copy services, and phone room.
- London (LHR). Amenities: dedicated work spaces, locally-inspired cuisine, high-speed Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, premium bar, private showers, private wellness room, specialty tea cart, and phone rooms.
- Melbourne (MEL). Amenities: dedicated work spaces, locally-inspired cuisine, high-speed Wi-Fi, premium bar, and magazines and newspapers.
- Mexico City (MEX). Amenities: locally-inspired cuisine, premium bar, large flat-screen TVs, spa, showers, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Monterrey (MTY). Amenities: locally-inspired cuisine, high-speed Wi-Fi, premium bar, and magazines and newspapers
- Mumbai (BOM). Amenities: locally-inspired cuisine, premium bar, large flat-screen TVs, power outlets, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Sao Paulo (GRU). Amenities: children’s rooms, locally-inspired cuisine, premium bar, large flat-screen TVs, power outlets, magazines and newspapers, showers, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Stockholm (ARN). Amenities: locally-inspired cuisine, premium bar, two separate spaces, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Sydney (SYD). Amenities: dedicated work spaces, locally-inspired cuisine, high-speed Wi-Fi, premium bar, magazines and newspapers, large flat-screen TVs, and private shower suites.
- Tokyo (HND). Coming soon.
How to access American Express Lounges
To access American Express Lounges, you will need an eligible American Express credit card and a boarding pass. Access requirements may slightly vary from lounge to lounge, so we would recommend contacting the lounge you want to visit in advance to ensure the pass.
Credit cards with American Express lounges access:
- The Platinum Card® from American Express
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
- The Centurion Card from American Express.
Chase Airport Lounges
Chase has four branded lounges called “Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club” and one Sapphire Terrace, an “experience” with complementary alcohol and some light snacks. The only international Chase Sapphire Lounge is in Hong Kong.
Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can also access The Etihad Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. Plus, Chase has plans to open lounges in four U.S. airports.
Chase works with The Club to create lounges that offer top-notch perks such as high-speed Wi-Fi, curated craft cocktails and seasonal menus, library of digital media and relaxing workspaces, all made to make your airport experience more enjoyable.
Chase Sapphire airport lounges in the US
- Austin (AUS) – Sapphire Terrace. Amenities: grab-and-go-bites, local beverages, games, indoor and outdoor seating spaces.
- Boston (BOS). Amenities: spaces for working and relaxing, wellness area, private showers, nursing room, family room, high-speed Wi-Fi, digital magazines and newspapers, taproom, seasonal dining options, craft cocktails and curated wine list, local coffee and a selection of teas.
- Dulles (IAD) – The Etihad Lounge. Amenities: local food and beverages, spaces for working or relaxing, private bathrooms, spa shower, reflection room, and family room.
- New York City (LGA). Amenities: local food and beverages, spaces for working or relaxing, wellness area, private bathrooms, nursing room, family room, high-speed Wi-Fi, and digital magazines and newspapers.
- New York City (JFK). Amenities: local food and beverages, spaces for working or relaxing, private bathrooms with showers, reflection rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, and digital magazines and newspapers.
- Las Vegas (LAS). Coming soon.
- Philadelphia (PHL). Coming soon.
- Phoenix (PHX). Coming soon.
- San Diego (SAN). Coming soon.
International Chase Sapphire airport lounges
- Hong Kong (HKG). Amenities: local food and beverages, spaces for working or relaxing, private bathrooms, nursing room, high-speed Wi-Fi, digital magazines and newspapers.
How to get into a Chase Sapphire lounge
You don’t necessarily need to have a Chase credit card to access Chase Sapphire lounges. You can use any credit card with Priority Pass Select membership to get one free entry to a Sapphire Lounge per calendar year. To get a free unlimited access to Sapphire Lounges, you will need one of the cards below:
- Chase Sapphire Reserve (with activated Priority PassTM membership)
- J.P. Morgan Reserve (with activated Priority PassTM membership)
- The Ritz-CarltonTM Credit Card (with activated Priority PassTM membership)
Capital One Airport Lounges
The first Capital One lounge opened in 2021 and today there are three Capital One Lounges already. Plus, four Capital One Lounge and Capital One Landing locations are in the pipeline.
Capital One Landings are not actually Capital One Lounges. These are new concept locations with a focus on delivering an elevated dining experience where food and beverage options will be curated by highly acclaimed Jose Andres Group.
Capital One Lounges offer quite standard amenities with quite a few unique or enhanced perks. Travelers can enjoy such basic perks like Wi-Fi, relaxing sitting areas, plenty of power outlets, and complimentary food and drinks. Some of the new and innovative features are grab-and-go food selections for those in a hurry, relaxation rooms to unwind, and soundproof multi-faith room dedicated to prayer, meditation, or quiet reflection.
Capital One airport lounges in the U.S.
- Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). Amenities: high-speed Wi-Fi, dining stations, grab & go food, coffee bar, full bar, relaxation room, parent’s room, multi-faith room, private restrooms, shower suite, cycling & yoga, and luggage lockers.
- Denver (DEN). Amenities: high-speed Wi-Fi, dining stations, grab & go food, private meeting rooms, shower suite, parent’s room, phone booths, coffee bar, full bar, relaxation room, and private restrooms.
- Washington, D.C. (IAD). Amenities: high-speed Wi-Fi, dining stations, semi-private work space, grab & go food, full-service espresso bar, full bar, parent’s room, private restrooms, and luggage lockers.
- Washington, D.C. (DCA). Capital One Landing. Coming soon.
- New York City (LGA). Capital One Landing. Coming soon.
- New York City (JFK). Coming soon.
- Las Vegas (LAS). Coming soon.
How to access Capital One Lounges
Anyone can visit Capital One Lounges for a fee and you don’t even need to be a Capital One cardholder to get in. The only requirement for all visitors is to present a boarding pass for the same-day departing or connecting flight (depends on availability). Those who want to have free unlimited access to Capital One Lounges, can get it with these two cards:
Bottom line
The number of travelers visiting lounges is constantly growing. That happens thanks to the widening lounge access options and to new airport lounge locations opening every year. Airlines and even credit card issuers do their best to attract travelers to their lounge spaces and, as a result, gain their loyalty. Many airport lounges are now accessible with the right credit card, which either gives you access to specific airline club lounges, bank-branded lounges or to Priority Pass lounges. Such a competition among lounge providers means we may see more diverse spaces and constantly improving quality of lounges.
The information for the J.P. Morgan Reserve and The Ritz-CarltonTM Credit Card has been collected independently by RewardExpert. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.