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Priority Pass members can access 13 Escape Lounges in the United States. In this post, we'll cover where these lounges are and what hours they're open. We'll also show you which U.S. Escape Lounges aren't open to those with a Priority Pass membership and which airports are currently building new lounges that you'll want to keep an eye on.
Here's what Priority Pass members need to know.
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U.S. Escape Lounges Accessible With Priority Pass
Through the Priority Pass and Escape Lounges partnership, you can access 13 outposts in the U.S. through your Priority Pass membership. The following lounges are accessible:
- Bradley International Airport (BDL): Open Monday to Sunday from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm.
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): Open Monday to Sunday from 5:00 am to 9:30 pm
- Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP): Open Monday to Sunday from 4:30 am to 7:30 pm.
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): Open Monday to Sunday from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm.
- Kansas City International Airport (MCI): Open Monday to Sunday from 4:30 am to 9:00 pm.
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP): Open Monday to Sunday from 4:00 am to 9:00 pm.
- Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA): Open Monday to Sunday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Oakland International Airport (OAK): Open Monday to Sunday from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm.
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) – T3: Open Monday to Sunday from 4:30 am to 10:00 pm.
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD): Open Monday to Sunday from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) – Terminal A: Open Monday to Sunday from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm.
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) – Terminal B: Open Monday to Sunday from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm.
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport -SYR Terminal A: Open Monday to Sunday from 4:30 am to 8:30 pm.
Related: Free Meals, Spa Treatments, Nap Rooms, Even Swimming Pools with Priority Pass
Non-Participating Escape Lounges and Lounges Coming Soon
Escape Lounges also operates four additional lounges in the United States. Unfortunately, the following locations don't belong to the Priority Pass network — at least yet:
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Open Monday to Sunday from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm.
- Palm Beach International Airport (PBI): Open Monday to Sunday from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm.
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) – T4: Open Monday to Sunday from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm.
- Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO): Open Monday to Sunday from 4:30 am to 8:00 pm.
In addition to all of the above lounges, Escape Lounges at the following three airports are opening soon:
- Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, Puerto Rico (SJU)
- Portland International Airport (PDX)
- Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
But at this point, it's unclear whether you can access these lounges with a Priority Pass membership.
Related: Best Airport Credit Cards for Lounge Access
Escape Lounges Access Conditions & Restrictions
Access to the Escape Lounges with your Priority Pass membership is subject to the following conditions/restrictions. Here are the most noteworthy rules:
- You can stay a maximum of three hours.
- Children under two are admitted for free.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Smart casual dress must be worn at all times.
If you are wondering what smart casual includes and does not include, Escape Lounges has provided this helpful explanation:
“We don’t allow certain items, including replica sports kits or items with team names/logos, clothing with slogans or motifs that may cause offence, fancy dress and clothing that exposes midriffs or upper thighs. We don’t allow entry to guests wearing hair rollers, but we do allow hats and caps.”
Other ways to access Escape Lounges
It's also worth noting that a Priority Pass membership is not the only way to access Escape Lounges. Escape Lounges are part of the American Express Global Lounge collection. Eligible cardholders of one of the following Amex cards can access the Global Lounge Collection:
- The Platinum Card® from American Express
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
- Centurion® Card from American Express
You can also access Escape Lounges if you carry the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card and are flying on a same-day Delta-marketed flight.
(Terms apply)
- Earn 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel® (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year).
- Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel®.
(Terms apply)
- Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels on amextravel.com.
- Earn 1.5X Membership Rewards® points on each eligible purchase of $5,000 or more.
- Earn 1.5X Membership Rewards® points on each eligible purchase with U.S. construction material and hardware suppliers.
- Earn 1.5X Membership Rewards® points on each eligible purchase with U.S. electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers.
- Earn 1.5X Membership Rewards® points on each eligible purchase with U.S. shipping providers.
- 1.5X earning rates are subject to a cap of $2 million in purchases per calendar year.
(Terms apply)
- 3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta
- 1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.
Alternatively, most Escape Lounges let you pay for a day pass online or at the door. Prices range from $32 to $45 per person, depending on the airport you visit. If you're planning to pay for a day pass, charge it to a card that offers travel credits — such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve®.
Related: How To Use the Chase Sapphire Reserve® $300 Travel Credit
Our Take
The partnership between Priority Pass and Escape Lounges makes a lot of sense for both parties. On the one hand, it offers more choices for Priority Pass members.
Escape Lounges provide the only Priority Pass lounge in some locations like Phoenix and Rhode Island. Also, Escape Lounges tend to be higher-end than other non-airline lounges. Meanwhile, Escape has a much larger pool of potential clients to access its lounges, and the additional revenue stream generated from Priority Pass members is a boon to its bottom line.
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: The Platinum Card® from American Express (Rates & Fees), The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (Rates & Fees), and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (Rates & Fees)
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