Top-Ranked Airport Lounges Across the United States
Airport Lounge Access: Enhancing the Travel Experience
Traveling can be a stressful experience, but some premium travel credit cards offer perks that make the journey a bit more comfortable. Here's a roundup of some popular travel credit cards and the airport lounges they provide access to.
Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®
This card comes with Admirals Club membership as a perk, allowing cardholders to unwind in select lounges while waiting for their flights.
Chase Sapphire Reserve®, J.P. Morgan Reserve cardholders, and The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card
These cardholders can enjoy unlimited complimentary access to Chase Sapphire Lounges with an activated Priority Pass membership.
American Express
The American Express Platinum Card offers access to the Qantas International First Lounge in Los Angeles, one of the best airport lounges in the U.S. Eligible travelers can enjoy a full-service sit-down meal, shower rooms, and a variety of food and drink offerings at the Qantas lounge. American Express Centurion Lounges, with their chef-prepared food and beverages, are available in over a dozen lounge locations across the United States and overseas.
United Airlines
United Polaris Lounge locations include Chicago-O'Hare, Houston-Intercontinental, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, and Washington-Dulles. To access these lounges, travelers need to be traveling the same day in United Polaris business class or in business or first class on a Star Alliance partner. The New United ClubSM Card includes United Club membership as a perk, and holders get two passes to United Clubs annually.
American Airlines, British Airways, and Qantas
American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum (and higher), Alaska Mileage Plan MVP Gold (and higher) and Oneworld Sapphire (and higher) elite members can visit American Airlines Flagship Lounges when traveling on an Oneworld-operated intercontinental flight. Access to the Qantas lounge in Los Angeles requires Qantas Platinum One or Platinum status, Oneworld Emerald elite status, or flying in first class on a OneWorld airline. Access to the Chelsea Lounge, a joint venture between American Airlines and British Airways, is restricted to travelers flying in Flagship first class on American Airlines, British Airways first class, and invitation-only AAdvantage ConciergeKey elites.
Capital One
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card holders and Capital One Venture X Business cardholders get unlimited access to Capital One Lounges. These lounges offer a variety of food and beverage options, relaxation areas, and private rooms for travelers. Chase Sapphire Lounges offer locally inspired food and drinks, nursing and wellness rooms, shower suites, and both working and resting areas.
In conclusion, several travel credit cards offer airport lounge access as a perk, making the travel experience more comfortable and enjoyable for cardholders. Whether you're a frequent flyer or an occasional traveler, there's a card out there that could enhance your journey.
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