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Lounge Report and Summary for 2024 (United States)

Matthew Justice / Feb 1, 2025
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As of December 31, 2024, there were 326 airport lounges in the United States (excluding USO / military lounges since they are not open to the public). Across the United States (US), there are airport lounges in 38 of the 50 states (76%). Throughout 2024, there were 15 new lounges open and many others renovated or expanded. Below are some statistics on the landscape of lounges in the United States and some of my thoughts.

Which states have the most airport lounges?

  1. California (51) +2
  2. New York (39) -1
  3. Texas (33) +1
  4. Florida (22) -1
  5. Virginia (17) +1
  6. Illinois (16) N/C
  7. Hawaii (15) -1
  8. Georgia (14) -1
  9. Arizona, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington (9) N/C
  10. Ohio, North Carolina (8) N/C

Which lounge operator or airline has the most lounges? (Top 10)

  1. Delta Airlines - Sky Club (58) +2
  2. United Airlines - United Club (48) -3
  3. American Airlines - Admirals Club (43) +1
  4. The Club (24) +3
  5. American Express - Centurion (15) +2
  6. Escape Lounge (14) N/C
  7. British Airways (11) N/C
  8. Alaska Airlines (9) N/C
  9. Hawaiian Airlines (7) N/C
  10. Air France, Lufthansa (6) N/C

Note: there are also 70 USO and military lounges located at airports in United States.

Which U.S. airports have the most lounges? (Top 10)

  1. New York Kennedy - JFK (28) N/C
  2. San Francisco, California - SFO (20) +1
  3. Los Angeles, California - LAX (19) +2
  4. Chicago, Illinois - ORD (15) -1
  5. Atlanta, Georgia - ATL (13) -1
  6. Dallas/Fort-Worth, Texas - DFW (13) +1
  7. Houston, Texas - IAH (12) N/C
  8. Honolulu, Hawaii - HNL (10) N/C
  9. Washington Dulles, Virginia - IAD (10) +1
  10. Newark, New Jersey - EWR (9) +1

What new airport lounges opened in 2024?

  1. The Club (LGA) - January
  2. Etihad Lounge by The Club (JFK) - January
  3. Chase Sapphire Lounge (ATL) - February
  4. Etihad Lounge by The Club (JFK) - March
  5. Delta One Lounge (JFK) - June
  6. The Club (SFO) - June
  7. Air France Lounge (LAX) - June
  8. The Club (MDW) - September
  9. Delta One Lounge (LAX) - October
  10. Delta One Lounge (JFK) - June
  11. The Club (SAN) - December
  12. Capital One Landing (DCA) - December
  13. Delta One Lounge (BOS) - December
  14. Delta Sky Club (CLT) - December
  15. LOT Airlines (ORD) - December

My Favorite Lounges (visited) in 2024

  1. Centurion Lounge (ATL)
  2. Centurion Lounge (JFK)
  3. Chase Sapphire Lounge (LGA)
  4. Capital One Lounge (DFW)
  5. Delta Sky Club (JFK-A)
  6. Delta Sky Club (ATL-F)
  7. Delta Sky Club (BNA)
  8. Delta Sky Club (AUS)

My Favorite Lounge Features in 2024

  1. The Speakeasy at the Centurion Lounge at JFK
  2. Outdoor Patios and Decks, my new favorite is the Centurion Lounge ATL
  3. Lounges investing in fast Wi-Fi to give customers streaming and work options
  4. Lounge Access without membership (day passes)
  5. More power plugs including Portable Power Pods and USB-C charging
  6. Taproom with craft beer and locally inspired menus
  7. Sound Proof Pods (seen at Delta Sky Club BOS & LAX and The Club MSY)
  8. Grab-N-Go lounges for those connecting with short layovers
  9. Wellness options with massage and mediation rooms

My Least Favorite Lounge Features in 2024

  1. People talking or listening to music on their speaker phone in a lounge.
  2. Charging for "Premium" Beer, example $5 for a bottle of Stella in a lounge — I am talking to you Delta.
  3. People taking their shoes off, especially putting them on tables or furniture.
  4. People blocking off chairs and areas when they don't need the extra space.
  5. People being rude to lounge employees, not tipping, not thanking, etc.
  6. Slow USB charging (no Quick Charge) in lounges (I know, petty but sometimes time is of essence).

Upcoming Lounge Changes for 2025

  1. Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines merger will hopefully merge their lounge programs.
  2. Chase should be opening their Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas (LAS)
  3. Capital One should be opening their lounge in Las Vegas (LAS)
  4. Centurion should be opening its DCA lounge.

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Closing Thoughts

I am exited to see the Delta One lounges open and the Capital One Landing lounge that have opened in 2024, I am looking forward to more of those lounges opening in 2025. There were some examples of airports that got their first ever lounge this year such as MDW. I have seen lounge overcrowding decrease a bit in 2025, but it is still an issue. I am looking forward to 2025 and seeing what operators bring to market.