Announcement of Five New and Upgraded Airline Lounges
The last few years have seen significant growth in the network of lounges for a prominent airline. The company's high-end lounge concept was launched with three exquisite lounges at its primary hubs in 2024.
Throughout the past year, the airline has inaugurated expansive new lounges in Atlanta and Salt Lake City, as well as a two-level lounge in Seattle. As we step into 2026, more exciting lounge news is on the horizon.
Upcoming Lounge in Las Vegas
The airline has announced plans to build a new lounge at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas. This comes as a surprise as, despite the city being a major tourist destination, it currently does not have any lounges belonging to the airline.
However, the news is bittersweet as it will take some time before the Las Vegas lounge opens its doors to passengers. The lounge is expected to be operational by 2029, which is about three years from now. Until then, Las Vegas is still home to numerous credit card-branded lounges, including the world's oldest American Express Centurion Lounge, and lounges opened in 2025 by Capital One and Sapphire.
Denver Lounge Revamp on the Horizon
Far sooner than 2029, another lounge is set to receive a significant upgrade. The airline has been discreetly renovating its lounge at Denver International Airport (DEN), on Concourse A. This renovation is described as a complete transformation of the facility.
The airline anticipates that the refurbishment will be completed within the next two months. Upon completion, passengers will be welcomed into a larger and much improved lounge.
Expansion of Two Florida Lounges
There are also exciting expansion plans for two lounges in Florida. The airline will relocate and considerably enlarge its facilities at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA). The airline plans to triple the size of the JAX lounge to 10,000 square feet.
The expansion at JAX is expected to be completed by next year. Meanwhile, the new lounge at TPA is planned to open in 2028 at the airport's new Airside D concourse.
Renovations Finished at Philadelphia Lounge
Lastly, the airline has completed its long-planned renovation of its lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Despite still being relatively small, the lounge has increased its seating capacity from 75 to 144.
As part of the renovation, the airline introduced a new seating area and made minor updates to other parts of the facility, including new carpeting and seats. The airline has also enlarged the food preparation areas, allowing for a wider range of dishes to be available at the buffet.
While the Philadelphia lounge may not compare to the airline's high-end lounges or the expansive lounge it opened in Atlanta last year, it still offers notable improvements and can accommodate a larger number of guests than before. This is particularly beneficial for Philadelphia travelers who do not have access to other lounges or who find this D-Concourse lounge more convenient.