Redefining the Airport Lounge

Gone are the days when airport lounges were glorified business centers. With more Americans traveling than ever before, airports have had to evolve, upping their game for savvy travelers. And several airlines and credit card brands have risen to the challenge.

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A new era of luxury

The Delta One Lounge and Private Suite have taken travel glam to the next level. In New York at JFK, Delta One Lounge recently made an impressive debut, with a wellness area, shower suites and a terrace with a retractable roof. Private Suite launched its first lounge at Los Angeles International Airport and, in 2024, expanded to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. At both locations, guests enjoy exclusive amenities, including private TSA screening, a dedicated terminal, and car service directly to their aircraft.

Images courtesy of Delta and Private Suite Atlanta

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American Airlines

With these two new openings, American solidifies its dominance at Philadelphia International Airport. (Image courtesy of American Airlines)

  • An Admirals Club at PHL will open in Terminal A-West, joining three others located in different terminals.

  • Also in Terminal A-West, a Flagship Lounge at PHL will feature upscale dining, craft cocktails and shower suites.

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Chase Sapphire

Chase plans to double the number of its domestic airport lounges, with new outposts in these major cities. (Image courtesy of Chase)

  • Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS)

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

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Centurion

Set to open in 2025, the American Express Centurion Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) has plenty of perks for cardmembers. (Image courtesy of American Express)

  • Year-round outdoor terrace with mountain views (plus heaters in the winter months)

  • Blue Roast by American Express Coffee Bar featuring locally roasted beans

  • Chic bar with craft cocktails and mocktails

  • Spacious seating areas spread across 16,000 square feet

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JetBlue

JetBlue opens its initial lounges in the US, focusing on New England for it's first lounges. (Image courtesy of JetBlue)

  • New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5 will add a JetBlue lounge to its offerings in late 2025.

  • With no launch date yet, a JetBlue lounge is promised at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Terminal C soon after the JFK location.

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Capital One

Capital One has two types of spaces. Capital One Lounge provides space for relaxing, working and dining, while Capital One Landing offers an upscale experience, with culinary options developed by the José Andrés Group (Image courtesy of Capital One)

  • Capital One Landing opened in late 2024 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Located in Terminal 2 and features dining imagined by Michelin-starred chef José Andrés.

  • Future locations for new outposts of both Capital One Landing and Capital One Lounge include New York's LGA and JFK, as well as Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

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