Chase recently announced that they will be opening lounges in several airports throughout the U.S. and internally, namely to compete with American Express and their Centurion Lounge offering, and Capital One and their premium Capital One Lounge offering. The first airports where these lounges will appear have been announced.
At which airports will Chase Sapphire Lounges be located?
Chase has announced the first airports where Chase Sapphire lounges will appear.
These include:
- Boston (BOS), between Terminal B & Terminal C.
- Hong Kong (HKG), at Terminal 1.
- Las Vegas (LAS), at Terminal C.
- New York (LGA), at Terminal B.
- Phoenix (PHX), at Terminal 4 (South).
- San Diego (SAN), at Terminal 2 (West).
These first lounges represent some of the biggest airports in the U.S., and of these locations, both Phoenix, New York LaGuardia, and Hong Kong have current Centurion Lounges. As the Capital One footprint is currently smallest with only the DFW Lounge open, there’s no overlap there.
Who has access to Chase Sapphire Lounges?
Interestingly, Chase Sapphire Lounges will be open to all Priority Pass members, which means anyone holding a Priority Pass membership, whether through a credit card or purchase, will be allowed to enter. This also means that the lounges won’t be exclusive to Chase Sapphire cardholders, and those who hold eligible American Express or Capital One products will also be able to enter, which is something not allowed with their respective lounges.
What amenities will Chase Sapphire Lounges offer?
Chase Sapphire airport lounges will be operated by Airport Dimensions, the same folks who operate The Club concept in several airports. The Club locations are not known for their luxury – the lounges are often basic and functional, with a limited food selection, and pale in comparison with American Express Centurion Lounges and Capital One Lounges.
As the Chase lounges will be open to everyone, it’s likely they won’t be as premium as the lounges reserved for dedicated cardholders, though there will likely be small refreshments, drinks, seating, power outlets, and bathrooms available.
Bottom line
It’s great to see Chase announce the first locations for its Chase Sapphire Lounge network, and even better to know these lounges will be accessible to any Priority Pass cardholder. While the lounges will likely be less premium than others, they’ll still be a great place to relax before your flight.