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Chase promises an upscale experience at its new Sapphire Lounges, including the newly announced Phoenix airport location.
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Chase will introduce new branded Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club at select airports.
Phoenix is the most recent addition to the list of upcoming locations, which also includes New York and Boston.
Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Priority Pass members will have access to the new lounges.
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Last year, Chase made some sweeping changes to two of its most popular travel rewards credit cards. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card received improved bonus categories and benefits, including new travel perks for cardholders.
One of these updates was the announcement of several upcoming Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club airport locations — including New York-LaGuardia (LGA), Boston (BOS), and Hong Kong (HKG). However, Chase didn’t reveal many other details at the time, other than Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Priority Pass members would get complimentary access and that lounges would be opened in collaboration with Airport Dimensions, a global lounge operator.
Now we have more information on where (and when) these lounges will be opening, with a total of five locations on deck so far. Here’s what to know if you’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Chase Sapphire Lounges.
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Chase Sapphire airport lounges coming soon
While previously American Express led the way with its proprietary Centurion Lounges, credit card branded airport lounge options continue to grow. Capital One recently launched its own, with the first Capital One Lounge now open at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and more to follow at Denver (DEN) and Washington Dulles (IAD) airports.
With Chase entering the airport lounge space, cardholders will have more choices than ever if they’re looking for a stylish, comfortable spot to relax before a flight. As first reported by The Points Guy, there are now five Chase Sapphire Lounges planned for 2022 and 2023, at the following locations:
New York-LaGuardia — Terminal BBoston — Terminal B to C connectorHong Kong — Terminal 1San Diego (SAN) — Terminal 2 WestPhoenix (PHX) — Terminal 4 South 1
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The Phoenix lounge addition is very recent, and it will open in the airport’s brand-new concourse with a planned opening in the summer of 2022.
Chase Sapphire Lounges promise a premium experience, with amenities that include “access to exceptional, authentic and regionally inspired food, drink, art, entertainment, and wellness.” Chase’s lounges will face stiff competition at some of these airports, because New York, Phoenix, and Hong Kong also have Centurion Lounges, which are regarded by many as among the most upscale in the world.
Who can access Chase Sapphire Lounges?
As of now, Chase has said Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders and Priority Pass members will be able to access Chase Sapphire Lounges at no cost. It’s not yet known if other Chase credit cards, like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, will allow access on a limited or discounted basis.
Read more: The best airport lounges you can access with the Amex Platinum
Considering there are nearly a dozen popular travel rewards credit cards that offer Priority Pass membership, it’s likely the new Chase Sapphire Lounges will be quite crowded with a less-exclusive feel than similar Centurion and Capital One lounge locations.
You can get unlimited complimentary Priority Pass** lounge visits with cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express (which also grants access to Centurion Lounges) or the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (which comes with Capital One airport lounge access). Because of this, there’s really not a huge incentive to open the Chase Sapphire Reserve® if Sapphire Lounge access is your main concern.
However, the Reserve a great card for other reasons, including a bonus of Chase Sapphire Reserve® after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening, up to $300 in travel credits each year, top-notch travel insurance, and high earning rates in popular categories.
Read more: Amex Platinum vs Chase Sapphire Reserve: How to decide which premium card is best for you
Keep in mind the Chase Sapphire Reserve® comes with a Chase Sapphire Reserve® annual fee, so it’s not for everyone. If you’re looking for a card that offers Priority Pass membership (and eventual access to Sapphire Lounges) at a lower price point, be sure to look at the new Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card with an annual fee of Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. Here’s our Capital One Venture X review for all the details.
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