Credit card issuers compete on many fronts, but one area that has been heating up the most is airport lounges. Currently, eight Chase lounges and one "terrace" are open, with confirmed plans for two more. Here's the latest on the current and future Chase lounges, plus what to expect and how to access them.
Related: 9 domestic lounges that are worth going out of your way for. Chase is working in partnership with Airport Dimensions to build out its lounges. Airport Dimensions currently operates over two dozen lounges worldwide, most of which are branded as "The Club" or "Club Aspire" and are largely accessible via Priority Pass membership. Related: Is a Priority Pass lounge membership actually worth it? This is not technically a Sapphire Lounge, but it's worth highlighting here. This 5,square-foot space is mostly outdoors, offering excellent planespotting opportunities.
However, it's not ideal during Austin's hot summers or inclement weather. Plus, it gets very loud due to its positioning right near the tarmac. The Sapphire Terrace offers complimentary drinks and light bites including grab-and-go options and is located upstairs, near Gate 1 and the Delta Sky Club.
Again, we'll go through how to access Chase lounges below, but note that the Sapphire Terrace is unique because it is not part of Priority Pass.
Airport plans from November have featured a new 20,foot lounge to be leased by a "financial institution" to be opened in or This could be Chase or another issuer β time will tell. Related: Chase Sapphire Terrace at Austin's airport. This location was the first proper Chase lounge to open in the U.
