Feb
28
2023
The old Flagship First Dining space is now part of the Greenwich lounge, re-opened as the Tasting Room to take advantage of the bar there.
American Airlines JFK Flagship First Dining Is Now The Tasting Room
Lounges
Category Archives for Lounges.
Capital One Retains Access To U.S. Virgin Lounges, Despite Management Turnover
Feb
27
2023
U.S. Virgin Clubhouses won’t be closed for long. They’re downgrading service providers to Sodexo. Eligible Capital One cardmembers still retain access.
4 U.S. Virgin Atlantic Lounges Closing For Refurbishment, With Little Or No Notice
Feb
26
2023
The San Francisco Clubhouse is already closed. Three Virgin U.S. lounges will temporarily close starting Tuesday, February 28.
Virginia Passed Emergency Legislation To Let Chase, Capital One Lounges Serve Alcohol
Feb
24
2023
Sometimes the easiest route to serving alcohol in an airport club is just to… change the law. That’s what’s happening in Virginia. And it’s going to get you served in new Capital One spaces at Washington Dulles and National airports, and at the Chase ‘The Club’ collaboration at Dulles.
Virginia’s legislature has passed an ’emergency’ law (i.e., goes into effect right away rather than waiting until July 1), to extend “mixed-beverage carrier licenses to financial institutions, their subsidiaries or contractors.”
It’s (Almost) Time For American Airlines To Raise The Fee For Admirals Club Lounge Membership
Feb
23
2023
American Airlines seems prepared to raise the price of access to its Admirals Club airport lounges, but this will make sense only if they improve the lounge product. I alluded to this in my explanation of how each of the major U.S. airlines is at a crossroads. Fortunately the lounge product is improving and this will make a higher fee worth it.
Details Of New Chase “Sapphire Experience” At Austin Airport, Opening Next Month
Feb
22
2023
It appears that Chase is taking over the outdoor deck that had been open to all passengers next to the Delta Sky Club near gate 1 at the East end of the terminal – and could be finished as soon as next month.
Food is “most likely pre-packed grab and go.” and “[w]ord on the street is that it’s a high end local taco spot that will be serving food.”
San Francisco Airport Getting New “The Club” Priority Pass Lounge Near American Airlines, Southwest
Feb
19
2023
San Francisco is getting a The Club lounge, a brand owned by the same company as Priority Pass. It will be in terminal 1, which serves American Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest. It will be located airside near security.
It’s Time To Expect More From Passengers In Airport Lounges
Feb
12
2023
I frequently write about the things that airline lounges need to do for customers. They need to be more spacious and less crowded. They need to offer better food. They need to stay open until an airline’s last flight.
But what about the things that customers need to do for airline lounges? And… for each other?
7000 Delta Employees Are Protesting Being Locked Out Of Sky Clubs
Feb
07
2023
Since Friday, February 3 Delta Air Lines employees are no longer permitted to use Sky Clubs when traveling as nonrevs – even if they purchased a club membership or have the American Express co-brand Reserve card that comes with access.
Now there’s a petition with over 7,000 signatures asking Delta to restore access. It’s an open letter to airline CEO Ed Bastian, ‘let my co-workers in!’
Capital One Cardmembers Won’t Lose Access To Virgin Atlantic Lounges After All
Feb
03
2023
There were reports this week that Virgin Clubhouses were cutting Plaza Premium lounge access, it was natural to expect this would affect both American Express and Capital One customers. However Capital One confirms their cardmembers will still have access.
