{"id":168985,"date":"2025-07-12T00:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T00:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=168985"},"modified":"2026-05-04T11:22:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T11:22:43","slug":"chase-lounge-lax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-lounge-lax\/","title":{"rendered":"Chase Sapphire Lounge LAX is Scheduled to Open in 2026 \u2014 Here Are The Rederings and Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the world\u2019s busiest airports is getting a brand-new <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-lounges\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Sapphire Lounge<\/a>, and it appears set to open in September 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Initial plans for the lounge were revealed in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lawa.granicus.com\/MetaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1668&meta_id=68304\" rel=\"noopener\">proposal submitted to Los Angeles World Airports<\/a> in June 2024, and more details have gradually emerged since. We now have a much clearer picture of what the lounge will look like, where it will be located at LAX, and even what might be on the menu.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what we know so far about the coming Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_We_Know_About_the_New_Chase_Sapphire_Lounge_at_LAX\">What We Know About the New Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s long been known that Chase wants to expand its airport lounge footprint in the gateways most frequented by its cardmembers. And few U.S. airports get more traffic than Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>With other card issuers unveiling new lounges and releasing renderings of the next fanciest thing left and right, competing in major airports like LAX has become almost a necessity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_217321\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-217321 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-4.png\" alt=\"Rendering of the proposed Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-4.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-4-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-4-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-4-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-lounges\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete Guide to Chase Sapphire Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and How to Access<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Location_and_amenities\">Location and amenities<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, what is Chase planning to do at LAX? Based on a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clkrep.lacity.org\/onlinedocs\/2024\/24-1187_misc_2_8-05-24.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">281-page document<\/a> published online by the City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, here\u2019s what Chase has in store for its new Sapphire Lounge:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> The Sapphire Lounge at LAX will be located on the concourse level of the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size: <\/strong>The lounge will span approximately 9,234 square feet. That makes it significantly larger than the Phoenix lounge, which measures around 3,500 square feet. But it'll be smaller than the 20,000-square-foot <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-lounge-phl\/\" rel=\"noopener\">flagship lounge in Philadelphia<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design and ambiance: <\/strong>Travelers can expect a space filled with Hollywood charm and Art Deco glamour, featuring local artwork and lush palms. The overall aesthetic is designed to capture the creativity and energy of Los Angeles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key features: <\/strong>One unique-to-here element will be a Record Lounge. This will be a listening space with an archive record wall that pays tribute to LA\u2019s music scene. Another feature, pending approval from Los Angeles World Airports, is an elevated lounge-to-gate experience. This VIP service would allow select guests to be escorted directly from the lounge to their departure gate via a private electric vehicle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Guests can look forward to lounge-style seating, quiet rest areas, dedicated workspaces, charging stations, private bathrooms, shower suites, wellness areas, entertainment options, a concierge service, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_217320\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-217320 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-3.png\" alt=\"Rendering of the proposed Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-3.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-3-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-3-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-3-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Food_and_beverage_program\">Food and beverage program<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chase also plans to make food and drink a focal point of the lounge experience. The LAX Sapphire Lounge will feature a culinary program that highlights regional ingredients and locally-owned businesses. The goal is to deliver a dining experience that is reflective of Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Menu items: <\/strong>The proposed menu includes an Everyday Super Salad with kale, avocado, blueberries, and seeds. You'll also find popcorn chicken and mini waffles, cilantro lime shrimp quesadillas with smashed avocado, and a nut-free California fruit and coconut trail mix.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signature cocktails:<\/strong> Guests can expect LA-inspired drinks like the Hills Have Fizz, made with Astral Pacific gin, Chambord, cream, orange flower water, and foam, and the Santa Ana Sour, featuring Blinking Owl aquavit, lemon honey syrup, and Muscat Noir.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_217319\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-217319 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-2.png\" alt=\"Rendering of the proposed Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-2-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-2-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-2-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"When_will_the_Chase_Sapphire_Lounge_at_LAX_open\">When will the Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX open?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX will be operated by Airport Dimensions, which outlined a proposed construction timeline in the 281-page planning document. Of particular note is &#8220;Phase 5,&#8221; which refers to the lounge\u2019s official opening date.<\/p>\n<p>Barring any construction delays, the lounge is currently expected to open on September 1, 2026. Of course, that timeline could shift, so we\u2019ll have to wait and see if it stays on track.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_217322\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/510\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-217322 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-5.png\" alt=\"Rendering of the proposed Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX.\" width=\"750\" height=\"510\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-5.png 1780w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-5-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-5-1024x696.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-5-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-5-1536x1044.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Who_can_access_the_Chase_Sapphire_Lounge_LAX\">Who can access the Chase Sapphire Lounge LAX?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Access to Chase Sapphire Lounges is limited to two groups: eligible cardholders and those with a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/priority-pass-lounges-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Priority Pass Select<\/a> membership. Chase-issued cards with complimentary access (and their guest policies) include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve\/\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> <\/strong> (<a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=0568b5679773134fdeaa65de46bf756d2&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) and <strong><a data-ccid=\"5048384\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserveBusiness\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Sapphire Reserve for Business\u2120<\/a> <\/strong> (<a data-ccid=\"5048384\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1833067.10005328&type=3&u1=fb91b04927516dfe55d8fc1d02838f9c&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<strong>: <\/strong>Bring two guests for free, additional guests for $27 per person.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/ritz-carlton-card\/\" =_blank>The Ritz-Carlton\u2122 Credit Card<\/a>: <\/strong>Bring unlimited guests for free, additional guests for $27 per person.<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>J.P. Morgan Reserve\u00a0card<\/b>: <\/strong>Unlimited guests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Authorized users also get complimentary access to Chase Sapphire Lounges, courtesy of their Priority Pass credentials. Priority Pass Select members get one complimentary visit to a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club location per calendar year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_217318\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-217318 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-1.png\" alt=\"Rendering of the proposed Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-1-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-1-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chase-Sapphire-LAX-1-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It's always a good day when a credit card issuer unveils plans to open a new airport lounge. And once the Chase Sapphire Lounge in LAX opens its doors sometime in the future, there will be yet another place in a busy international airport where you can relax pre-flight. Given the lack of Priority Pass lounges at LAX, we expect this Chase outpost to be popular.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-lounge-lga\/\" rel=\"noopener\">First Look: Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club Laguardia Airport Review<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-lounge-boston\/\" rel=\"noopener\">First Look: Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club Boston Airport Review<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-lounge-phl\/\" rel=\"noopener\">First Look: Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club Philadelphia Airport Review<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_We_Know_About_the_New_Chase_Sapphire_Lounge_at_LAX\">What We Know About the New Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Location_and_amenities\">Location and amenities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Food_and_beverage_program\">Food and beverage program<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#When_will_the_Chase_Sapphire_Lounge_at_LAX_open\">When will the Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX open?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Who_can_access_the_Chase_Sapphire_Lounge_LAX\">Who can access the Chase Sapphire Lounge LAX?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the world\u2019s busiest airports is getting a brand-new Chase Sapphire Lounge, and it appears set to open in September 2026. Here\u2019s what we know so far about the coming Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX and what you can expect when you visit for yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":80,"featured_media":169020,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12069],"tags":[12786,12628],"coauthors":[36432],"class_list":["post-168985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-chase","tag-travel-experience"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/80"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168985"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168985\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":261290,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168985\/revisions\/261290"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/169020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168985"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=168985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}