Escape Lounges offer a unique airport experience for travelers – a relaxing oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the terminal. Unlike traditional airline lounges that require an expensive membership or flying in first/business class, Escape Lounges are open to everyone willing to pay for a day pass regardless of airline or travel class. You can also get complementary access by holding certain American Express cards.
With locations across the United States and United Kingdom, Escape Lounges provide an elevated airport lounge experience with amenities like comfortable seating, complimentary food and beverages, Wi-Fi, device charging stations, and more.
Escape Lounges in the US
Escape Lounges in the US are officially called “Escape Lounges – The Centurion® Studio Partner” because of their close relationship with American Express. Here are all of the lounges in the US:
| Airport | Location |
|---|---|
| Hartford (BDL) | Terminal A, Near Gate 1 |
| Cincinnati (CVG) | Concourse B, between Gates B21 and B23 |
| Columbus (CMH) | Concourse B, by Gate 32 |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | Terminal 3, between Gates E and F |
| Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) | On Your Right After TSA |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | Terminal 1, Level 3 Mezzanine |
| Sacramento (SMF) | Terminal B right after security |
| Oakland (OAK) | Terminal 1 between Gates 8 and 8A |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | Entrance to the A and B concourses |
| Phoenix (PHX) | Terminal 3 at E and F Gates |
| Phoenix (PHX) | Terminal 4 across from Gate B22 |
| Reno (RNO) | Between Concourse B and C |
| Providence (PVD) | By Gate 18 |
| Sacramento (SMF) | Terminal A Near Gate 1 |
| Sacramento (SMF) | Terminal B, on the immediate left after exiting security |
| Syracuse (SYR) | Between security and Concourse A, near to Gate 1 |
Additionally, new lounges in Portland (PDX) and Tulsa (TUL) are expected to launch in 2024.
Access to US Escape Lounges
You can get complimentary access to US Escape Lounges by holding:
- American Express Platinum Card® with up to two complimentary guests.
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express with up to two complimentary guests (access is limited to eligible Card Members).
- Centurion® Card from American Express with up to two complimentary guests.
- Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card when flying Delta. Guests cost $30 per person.
- Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card when flying Delta. Guests cost $30 per person.
You must present one of the card above and a boarding pass with a reservation for same-day travel on any airline (with the exception of the Delta Reserve cards who must be flying Delta). Access is also limited to three hours prior to departure.
If you don’t have one of those cards, you can buy access:
- $32 per person: Providence (PVD).
- $35 per person: Syracuse (SYR).
- $40 per person: Columbus (CMH), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Oakland (OAK), Palm Beach (PBI), Phoenix (PHX), Reno (RNO), and Sacramento (SMF).
- $45 per person: Hartford (BDL), Cincinnati (CVG), Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), and Minneapolis (MSP).
Food and Drink Options at US Escape Lounges
The food and drink options at each of the US Escape Lounges – The Centurion® Studio Partner locations is nearly identical. Below are your food and drink options.
Food Menu
Breakfast: Banana walnut muffin, pear parfait, winter fruit salad, spinach egg bake, apple bread pudding, hard boiled eggs, and chef’s choice (grits with pepper jack cheese or oatmeal with dehydrated bananas).
Lunch and Dinner: Chef’s choice soup, roasted brussels sprouts, spinach salad, Turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich, vegan sausage and polenta, chicken marsala & rice, and raisin vinaigrette slaw.
Snacks: Tuscan white bean dip, and salsa & tortilla chips.
Dessert: Banana cream cake.
Complimentary Drinks
Escape Lounges offer a nice selection of complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and the following alcoholic beverages:
- Vodka: Svedka and Svedka Citron.
- Gin: Beefeater.
- Rum: Bacardi.
- Scotch: Johnny Walker Red.
- Whiskey/Bourbon: Jim Beam and Jack Daniels.
- Tequila: 100 Anos.
- Brandy: Christian Brothers.
- Liqueurs: Bailey’s Irish Cream and Kahlua.
- Red Wine: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Sparkling: Ruffino Prosecco.
- White Wine: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay.
- Beer: Heineken, Coors, and Miller Lite.
Premium Drinks
Escape Lounges also offer a selection of premium drinks for an additional fee:
- Vodka: Grey Goose and Ketel One.
- Gin: Hendrick’s and Tanqueray.
- Rum: Ron Zacapa 23yr.
- Scotch: Johnnie Walker Blue, Oban 14yr, and Glenlivet 12yr.
- Whiskey/Bourbon: Jameson, Bulleit, Basil Hayden, and High West Rendezvous Rye.
- Tequila: Patron Silver and Cabo Wabo Anejo.
- Cognac: Hennessey V.S.
- Cordial / Liqueurs: Grand Marnier and Midori.
- Red Wine: Saldo Zinfandel, California, Meiomi Pinot Noir, California, and Duckhorn Merlot, Napa.
- Rose: Chateau D’Esclans Whispering Angel Rose.
- Sparkling: Mumm Napa Brut Prestige.
- White Wine: Chateau St Michelle Eroica Riesling – Columbia Valley – Washington, Terlato Family Vineyards Friuli Pinot Grigio, and Migration Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast.
- Beer: Cigar City Jai Laai, Modelo, Funky Buddha, and Hard Seltzer.
Escape Lounges in the U.K.
| Airport | Location |
|---|---|
| Bristol (BRS) | Mezzanine level between Frankie & Benny's and Brigg & Stow |
| East Midlands (EMA) | On the lower level, towards Gates 8 - 23 |
| London-Stansted (STN) | Off from the main departure lounge area, between Terracotta Italian Kitchen and Pret |
| Manchester (MAN) | Terminal 1, on the mezzanine level by Gates 34-36 |
| Manchester (MAN) | Terminal 2, on the upper departure lounge level |
| Manchester (MAN) | Terminal 3, on the upper departure level |
Access to U.K. Escape Lounges
Eligible Card Members can get free access to the U.K. Escape Lounges with a Priority Pass or Dragon Pass membership. Several US credit cards offer a free Priority Pass membership:
- American Express Platinum Card®.
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express.
- Chase Sapphire Reserve®.
- Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card.
- Capital One Venture X Business.
If you don’t have Priority Pass, you can purchase access for between £30.99 to £36.99 depending on the lounge.
Hours and Location of US Escape Lounges
Hartford (BDL)
The Escape Lounge at Hartford’s Bradley International Airport is located in Terminal A near Gate 1. The lounge is open daily from 5:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
Cincinnati (CVG)
The Escape Lounge at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is located in Concourse B, between Gates B21 and B23. The lounge is open from 5am until 9pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, and from 5am until 8pm on Thursday and Saturday.
Columbus (CMH)
The Escape Lounge at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is located in Concourse B, by Gate 32. The lounge is open daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
The Escape Lounge at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Terminal 3 between Gates E and F. The lounge is open daily from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP)
The Escape Lounge at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is located right after the TSA security checkpoint. The lounge is open daily from 4:30 AM until 7:30 PM.
Minneapolis (MSP)
The Escape Lounge at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is located The lounge is open daily from in Terminal 1 on level 3 mezzanine. The lounge is open daily from 4:00 AM until 9:00 PM.
Sacramento (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has two Escape Lounges, one in Terminal A and one in Terminal B.
The Escape Lounge in Terminal A is located near Gate 1. The lounge is open daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
The Escape Lounge in Terminal B is located on the left after exiting the TSA security checkpoint. The lounge is open daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Oakland (OAK)
The Escape Lounge at Oakland International Airport (OAK) is located in Terminal 1 between Gates 8 and 8a. The lounge is open daily from 5:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
Palm Beach (PBI)
The Escape Lounge at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is located at the entrance to the A and B concourses. The lounge is open daily from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Phoenix (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has two Escape Lounges, one in Terminal 3 and one in Terminal 4.
The Escape Lounge in Terminal 3 is located at the intersection of E and F Gates. The lounge is open daily from 4:30 AM until 10:00 PM.
The Escape Lounge in Terminal 4 is located in Concourse B, across from Gate B22. The lounge is open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Reno (RNO)
The Escape Lounge at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is located in the central corridor area between Concourse B and C. The lounge is open from 4.30am until 8pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and from 4.30am until 10pm on Thursday and Friday.
Providence (PVD)
The Escape Lounge at Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport (PVD) is located by Gate 18. The lounge is open daily from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Sacramento (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has two Escape Lounges, one in Terminal A and one in Terminal B.
The Escape Lounge in Terminal A is located near Gate 1. The lounge is open daily from 5:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
The Escape Lounge in Terminal B on the immediate left after exiting security. The lounge is open daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Syracuse (SYR)
The Escape Lounge at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYD) is located between security and Concourse A, near to Gate 1. The lounge is open daily from 4:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
The Verdict
Escape Lounges offer a welcome oasis for travelers passing through airports. With complimentary food, drinks, Wi-Fi, and ample seating, these lounges provide a comfortable and relaxing environment away from the hustle and bustle of the main terminals.
While access requires purchasing a pass or holding certain premium credit cards, the amenities and services like business facilities, charging stations, and complimentary food and drinks make Escape Lounges well worth the cost for many travelers.
Whether you need a quiet space to work, want to enjoy a free meal, or just prefer a more peaceful airport experience, an Escape Lounge can significantly improve your time spent waiting for a flight.
