15 lounge networks · Access guides
Airport lounge guides
How to access every major lounge network on points and miles. Where they are, who gets in, and which ones are actually worth it.
United Airlines
United Polaris Lounge
The single best US-domestic-airline lounge network. Sit-down dining is what makes it stand out.
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American Express
Amex Centurion Lounge
Amex Platinum's marquee perk. Best-in-class US airport lounges with sit-down dining and full bars.
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Independent (third-party)
Priority Pass
Widest lounge network. Best for international transit and small US airports, not for major US hubs.
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British Airways / oneworld
British Airways Galleries First Lounge
The best oneworld First-class lounge globally. LHR T5 is the marquee location, with Cabanas and Concorde Room sub-lounges.
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Lufthansa / Star Alliance
Lufthansa First Class Lounge
Best European First-class lounge experience. The chauffeur ride to the plane is the differentiator.
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Lufthansa / Star Alliance
Lufthansa Senator Lounge
Best Star Alliance business-class lounge network in Europe.
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Cathay Pacific / oneworld
Cathay Pacific The Pier (First Class)
The best oneworld First lounge in Asia. The cabana day-rooms are the differentiator.
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Qantas / oneworld
Qantas First Lounge Sydney
Best Pacific First-class lounge. Neil Perry's menu makes it stand alone among airline lounges.
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Emirates
Emirates First Class Lounge Dubai
Among the largest first-class airline lounges in the world. The direct-to-plane boarding is the operational differentiator.
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Etihad
Etihad First Class Lounge + Spa Abu Dhabi
Best Middle East First-class lounge by spa offerings. The Six Senses spa is unique to this lounge globally.
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Singapore Airlines / Star Alliance
Singapore Airlines The Private Room
The most exclusive airline lounge on earth. Singapore Suites passengers and PPS Solitaire only.
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ANA / Star Alliance
ANA Suite Lounge
Best Star Alliance First-class lounge in Asia. The sushi station is a destination unto itself.
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Qatar Airways / oneworld
Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Lounge
Best oneworld First-class lounge in the Middle East. Almost no one experiences it because Qatar barely operates First class anymore.
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Delta Air Lines / SkyTeam
Delta One Lounge
Delta's answer to United Polaris. Newest premium-cabin US airline lounge with sit-down dining.
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Chase / Priority Pass
Chase Sapphire Lounge
Chase's premium lounge competitor to Centurion. Newest in the US-bank lounge wars, with strong food + wellness focus.
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