How to access Chase Sapphire Lounges, now open at five airports with more locations opening soon

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It turns out Capital One and American Express aren't the only card issuers interested in spoiling their cardholders with luxury airport lounges.

Enter Chase's latest creation — Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club — a new premium travel concept that's now open at Boston Logan International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport and New York's LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy Airports with more locations to follow.

Working in collaboration with Airport Dimensions, the operator behind The Club Airport Lounges, Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club features premium perks such as high-speed Wi-Fi, curated craft cocktails and seasonal menus, a robust library of digital media and relaxing workspaces, all meant to make your airport experience more enjoyable.

Unlike its competitors' lounges, however, you don't necessarily need to have a Chase-issued credit card to get in.

Below, CNBC Select details all the ways to access Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club, plus the cards to consider adding if you want to try one out during your next trip.

In 2021, Chase announced plans to open at least nine airport lounges, but only five locations have opened thus far.

The first Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club opened in Hong Kong in October 2022, in an impressive 11,948-square-foot space with various seating options, artisanal cocktails and locally-inspired food.

Chase's second Sapphire Lounge location in Boston opened in May 2023. It spans 11,640 square feet and features rest pods, shower rooms, massage chairs, made-to-order and ready-to-eat dishes and a taproom with local beers.

Then, in January 2024, Chase opened two Sapphire lounges in New York — one at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and another at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) that's jointly operated with Etihad Airways. The LGA lounge spans 21,800 square feet across two floors with unique amenities like a retro-inspired arcade, complimentary facial treatments and Chase's first-ever Reserve Suites. The JFK lounge is on the smaller side at just 7,600 square feet but still boasts key features like made-to-order food and drinks, as well as shower suites.

While not branded as a full-fledged Sapphire Lounge, in March 2024, Chase opened another lounge that it's managing and operating on behalf Etihad Airways at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). It measures about 5,200 square feet across two floors and features amenities like made-to-order food and drinks, shower suites and a children's area.

Here's the full list of Chase Sapphire Lounges that are currently open:

• Hong Kong International Airport, near Gate 40 on Level 7 in Terminal 1's West Hall; passengers traveling through the East Hall can still access it via a 10-15 minute walk or by taking the shuttle; Open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Boston-Logan International Airport, between Gate B40 and B39; Open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• New York – LaGuardia Airport: located in Terminal B in the direction of gates 41 to 59; Open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• New York - John F. Kennedy Airport, located in Terminal 4 post-security in the Mezzanine on Level 4 located above Gate A2; Open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Washington Dulles International Airport, Concourse A near gate A14; Open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Additional lounges are expected to follow suit sometime in 2024:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: Terminal 4 South 1
• Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport: Terminal 1 near C Gates
• San Diego International Airport: Terminal 2 West
• Philadelphia International Airport: Terminal D to E connector

It's interesting to note that several of these airports already have — or will soon have — competitor lounges. Hong Kong International Airport, Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and New York City's LGA and JFK airports, for instance, each have an American Express Centurion Lounge, while Dulles in Washington, D.C. has a Capital One Lounge.

Each Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club features details and designs that were created especially for that particular location, primarily inspired by the city the airport is in.

You can expect signature cocktails, comfortable work and relaxation spaces, curated food and beverage menus featuring seasonal and locally inspired options, as well as airport lounge standards such as complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, televisions and access to local newspapers and magazines. Free food and refreshments catered to a range of dietary preferences including gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan lifestyles will also be available to lounge guests, as will a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Chase Sapphire Terrace

In March 2023, Chase opened the Sapphire Terrace in Austin. This isn't a full-fledged Chase Sapphire lounge as it's smaller than other lounges and has stricter entry requirements — it's only accessible to Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders. It features an indoor-outdoor space with free drinks and grab-and-go food.

• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, near Gate 1 on the mezzanine level of the Barbara Jordan Terminal; Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders who have activated the card's Priority Pass™ membership receive unlimited access to any Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club.

Passengers booked on a same-day flight are allowed to enter the lounge up to three hours before it's scheduled to depart. Children ages two and under get in free, as do up to two guests per visit (additional guests will have to pay a $27 fee to enter).

If you have a Priority Pass membership but don't have a Sapphire Reserve card, you'll receive one free entry to a Sapphire Lounge per calendar year. For every visit after the first, you'll pay a fee. The Hong Kong location is the only exception, in that Priority Pass members enjoy unlimited access.

It's also important to note that because the JFK and IAD lounges are jointly operated with Etihad Airways, premium passengers on the airline also receive access. This includes those flying Etihad business or first class, as well as Etihad Guest Platinum and Gold elite members.

Free or discounted access

Travelers who have the Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit card can use their included Priority Pass Select membership benefit to access Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club, as well as more than 1,500 associated airport lounges worldwide.

Simply enroll with Priority Pass once you're officially a Reserve cardholder and you'll be able to enter by flashing your physical membership card — most locations will also accept your digital membership card to gain entry.

In addition to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Priority Pass™ Select membership is an included benefit of a number of other premium travel cards, including several issued by American Express, Capital One and U.S. Bank. However, Priority Pass memberships available through other credit cards only grant one free visit per calendar year (no guests).

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The U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card also includes Priority Pass™ Select membership as a perk, but it limits members' access to just four complimentary visits per year:

Note that if you're receiving your membership through one of the cards listed above, it's referred to as Priority Pass™ Select rather than Priority Pass™ but is essentially the same thing — it's just called that because it's coming from a financial institution.

Paid access

Chase Sapphire Lounges are meant to be exclusive, so you aren't able to purchase access without a Priority Pass membership.

For Priority Pass members with the Chase Sapphire Reserve, there is a $27 fee to bring additional guests beyond the two free guests you're allowed per visit.

Priority Pass members without a Sapphire Reserve card pay a $75 per-visit fee after the first complimentary visit each year.

Non-Priority Pass members can buy access to the lounge for a $100 per-visit fee, subject to availability.

To receive unlimited free access to Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club, you'll want to apply for the Chase Sapphire Reserve — which is currently offering a generous welcome bonus.

• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

As mentioned above, the following cards include Priority Pass™ Select membership as an included benefit, which in turn allows one free visit each year to a Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club location. Here's a look at their current welcome bonuses:

• The Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 80,000 points after spending $8,000 within the first six months of account membership. Terms apply.
• The Business Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 150,000 points after spending $20,000 within the first three months of account opening. Terms apply.
• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 miles when you spend $4,000 within the first three months of account membership.
• U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card: Earn 50,000 points after spending $4,500 within the first 90 days of account opening.
• Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card: Earn 95,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms apply.
• U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card: Earn 50,000 bonus points when you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases within the first 120 days of account opening.

Chase's new lounges are proving to be terrific options for travelers looking to escape the crowds and enjoy some complimentary food and beverages before a flight. With tastefully designed spaces, curated seasonal menus and creative craft cocktails, they'll be a welcome addition to any Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholder or Priority Pass™ member's itinerary.

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