Insider Guide to Lounges at Newark Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is a major hub for international travel, offering a variety of amenities to enhance your journey. One such amenity is the array of lounges scattered across its three terminals.
In Terminal C, the primary lounges include the Plaza Premium Lounge and airline-specific lounges such as the American Airlines Admirals Club. The Plaza Premium Lounge operates daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and then from 1:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Specific hours for the American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal C are not listed, but Admirals Clubs typically open early morning until late evening.
Access requirements vary by lounge. The Plaza Premium Lounge generally offers access for a fee, or via certain premium credit cards, airline status, or lounge membership programs. Admirals Club access is typically for American Airlines premium cabin passengers, Admirals Club members, or those purchasing day passes or qualifying through credit cards.
Terminal C serves airlines like American and JetBlue, and is equipped with multiple lounges, which commonly require either membership, premium tickets, credit card privileges, or paid day passes for entry.
The United Club lounge, located across from gate A27 on the upper level, is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:15 p.m., and access is available to certain United Airlines passengers. In addition, the United Club Business Card offers primary cardholders a United Club membership. The United ClubSM Business Card offers two one-time United Club passes after account opening and each year for your cardmember anniversary.
United Club lounges in Terminal C can be found at gates C123 and C74. Both are open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and access is available to the same group of people as the United Club at Gate C74, which includes lounge memberships, certain United Airlines passengers, active duty military, and United or Star Alliance elite status on eligible international flights.
Other airline-specific lounges in Newark Airport include the British Airways Lounge near gates B50 to B58, open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 10:45 p.m., and access is available to certain British Airways passengers. The SAS Lounge is located near gate B60, open one hour before the first SAS flight and closes 30 minutes after the last SAS flight departs, and access is available to certain SAS Airlines passengers.
The USO Center, located at Level 2 Door 9, outside security, is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and it's available for active duty, guard, and reserve members of the military as well as their dependents.
Improve your odds of boarding your next flight out of EWR feeling full and fresh. Day passes are available in Terminal A and Terminal C for eligible flyers. For more precise information about exact lounge locations, hours, and access policies in Terminal C, reviewing the official airport or airline websites is recommended.
- To enhance your travel experience at Newark Liberty International Airport, consider purchasing a day pass for lounges in Terminal C, such as the Plaza Premium Lounge or United Club, which can offer a comfortable escape and amenities like food and beverages.
- If you're a frequent traveler with certain premium credit cards, like the United ClubSM Business Card, you might qualify for a lounge membership, providing you with access to exclusive lounges, like the United Club in Terminal C.
- Comparing the access requirements for various lounges in Terminal C can help you save on fees, as some, like the American Airlines Admirals Club, offer access for premium cabin passengers and certain credit card holders.
