Desk research: we have not visited a Club lounge. Pass prices, rules and locations are from The Club, Airport Dimensions, Priority Pass, Chase and American Express pages, checked 17 October 2026.
Is The Club lounge worth it? Who runs it, its 18 US airports, $50–$80 passes, Priority Pass and LoungeKey entry, peak limits and how it differs from Escape.
Key takeaways
- Usually yes if Priority Pass or LoungeKey gets you in free and you have more than an hour, because drinks, light meals and Wi-Fi are included.
- The Club is run by Airport Dimensions, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Collinson Group, which also runs Priority Pass.
- The Club lists 21 lounges at 18 US airports, including Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Orlando, Seattle and San Francisco, plus Lima…
- Show a Priority Pass or LoungeKey membership, or a Club pass bought for that lounge, together with a boarding pass for that day.
- You can book up to a year ahead, but at least six hours before departure; inside six hours you can only buy at the lounge if there is space.
Is The Club airport lounge worth it?
Link to this answerUsually yes if Priority Pass or LoungeKey gets you in free and you have more than an hour, because drinks, light meals and Wi-Fi are included. A paid pass, from $50 to $80 depending on the airport, suits long waits better than short ones. At busy lounges, expect access limits at peak hours.
We checked The Club’s locations, FAQs and its two Las Vegas lounge pages on 17 October 2026, plus Priority Pass and Amex listings. We have not visited a Club lounge.
The Club is a network of shared-use lounges after security at US airports and a handful abroad. Any departing passenger can use one, whatever the airline or cabin, through a programme or a paid Club pass; airline lounge memberships are not accepted (The Club FAQ).
Who runs The Club, and is it the same as Escape or the Sapphire Lounge?
Link to this answerThe Club is run by Airport Dimensions, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Collinson Group, which also runs Priority Pass. Escape Lounges is a separate brand run by Cavu. The same operator runs the Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club, but those follow Chase’s entry rules, not The Club’s.
The operator is named in The Club’s terms of use, and Airport Dimensions describes Priority Pass as its sister company. Its location list includes The Club lounges, the Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club, and Club Aspire lounges at Gatwick and Heathrow.
Escape Lounges, by contrast, is a Cavu brand (Cavu), with its own prices and access rules covered in our Escape verdict. For Chase’s lounges, see the Sapphire Lounge verdict.
Where are The Club lounges, and what does a pass cost?
Link to this answerThe Club lists 21 lounges at 18 US airports, including Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Orlando, Seattle and San Francisco, plus Lima, Hanoi and Hong Kong. The pass prices on its booking pages ranged from $50 at several airports to $80 at San Francisco and Hong Kong.
Prices below are the “book today for” figures on The Club’s location list on 17 October 2026. They are live prices and may change by date and demand. For London, The Club points visitors to its partner, No1 Lounges.
Las Vegas and Orlando each have two Club lounges in different terminals, and Seattle has one on Concourse A and one on Concourse S. Check which one is nearest your gate before buying, because a Club pass is valid only for the lounge named on it (FAQ).
| US airport | Terminal or concourse | Pass price shown |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | Concourse F | $50 |
| Boston | Terminal C | $50 |
| Buffalo | Main Terminal | $54.38 |
| Baltimore | Concourse D | $50 |
| Charleston | Main Terminal | $60 |
| Cleveland | Concourse B | $50 |
| Charlotte | Main Terminal | $60 |
| Cincinnati | Concourse A | $50 |
| Dallas Fort Worth | Terminal D | $64.95 |
| Grand Rapids | Concourse A | $55 |
| Las Vegas | Terminal 1 (D gates) and Terminal 3 | $60 each |
| Orlando | Terminal A (Gates 1–29) and Terminal B (Gates 70–99) | $63.90 each |
| Chicago Midway | Central Market | $66.15 |
| New Orleans | Concourse A | $65.85 |
| Pittsburgh | Terminal C | $64.20 |
| Seattle | Concourse A and Concourse S | $50 (A), $60 (S) |
| San Francisco | Harvey Milk Terminal | $80 |
| San José | Terminal A15 | $60 |
How do you get into a Club lounge?
Link to this answerShow a Priority Pass or LoungeKey membership, or a Club pass bought for that lounge, together with a boarding pass for that day. You can go in from three hours before departure, and if your flight is delayed you can stay until closing. Infants under two are free; older children need their own pass and an adult with them.
Access rules are in The Club’s FAQs. Everyone aged 17 and under must be with an adult aged 18 or over, and re-entry after leaving depends on availability.
Card routes run through Priority Pass: Amex’s LAS finder marks both Club lounges there as enrolment-required, and Chase enrols Sapphire Reserve holders in Priority Pass automatically (Chase).
| Access route | Who gets in | Guests | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority Pass | Members with a same-day boarding pass, if there is room | Depends on your Priority Pass plan | The Club FAQ |
| LoungeKey | Members through an eligible card, subject to space | Set by your card provider | The Club FAQ |
| Amex Platinum (US) | Through the Priority Pass membership Amex offers, once enrolled | Two free through Priority Pass | Amex terms |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve | Through its Chase-issued Priority Pass | Two free, then $27 a head | Chase |
| Club pass | Anyone flying that day; valid for one lounge, date and time | Up to six people per booking, each paying; under-twos free | The Club FAQ |
| Airline lounge membership | Not accepted | None | The Club FAQ |
What are the booking rules for a Club pass?
Link to this answerYou can book up to a year ahead, but at least six hours before departure; inside six hours you can only buy at the lounge if there is space. Passes are non-refundable and valid only for the lounge, date and time booked, though you can change the date or time up to six hours before your flight.
These conditions are in The Club’s FAQs. If the lounge closes unexpectedly on your day, you can move the booking, or ask for a refund if you have no other travel planned.
The terms of use add that lounges may refuse entry in the 30 minutes before closing, that it is your job to check the lounge is reachable from your terminal, and that unused bookings are not refunded.
What is included in a Club lounge visit?
Link to this answerLight meals, snacks, soft drinks and alcohol are included with no set limit, along with Wi-Fi and charging points. Showers exist at some lounges, sometimes for a fee: $25 for 30 minutes at San Francisco and $20 at both Las Vegas lounges. San José has a conference room you can book for a fee.
The inclusions and the San Francisco shower fee are in The Club’s FAQs; the Las Vegas shower charge is on the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 pages. At some airports the Wi-Fi comes through the airport’s own network, and the lounges make no boarding announcements.
The Las Vegas pages also mention a signature gin cocktail called The Club, free popcorn and a fruit-infused water station (Terminal 1 page).
Will a Club lounge be full when you get there?
Link to this answerIt can be. The Club warns that busy lounges restrict access at peak times: at Las Vegas, from 11am to 4pm in Terminal 1’s D gates and from 4pm to 10pm in Terminal 3. Priority Pass and LoungeKey entry is subject to space, and Priority Pass lists pre-booking for both Las Vegas lounges.
The peak-hour windows are in the Las Vegas FAQ, and group seating is limited everywhere: The Club cannot guarantee seating together for groups of more than two at Midway (FAQ).
Priority Pass marks both Las Vegas Club lounges as offering pre-booking. If your trip falls in a restricted window, check whether your programme lets you reserve before relying on a walk-in.
Is a Club pass or a Priority Pass membership better value?
Link to this answerFor one long wait, a single Club pass at $50 to $80 is the simpler buy. If you use lounges several times a year, a Priority Pass membership, or a card that includes one, usually costs less per visit and also covers other networks. Compare the visit allowance on each tier with how often you fly.
The Platinum Card and the Sapphire Reserve both include Priority Pass with two free guests (Amex terms; Chase), so holders of either card should never need to buy a Club pass at a lounge Priority Pass covers.
Our three-way programme comparison and lounge access guide go further.
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Who should use The Club, and who should skip it?
Link to this answerUse it when a programme or card gets you in free and you have more than an hour, or when a long delay makes a $50 to $80 pass worthwhile. Skip it for short connections, peak-hour visits without a reservation and large groups. Platinum holders at Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Las Vegas or Seattle can compare it with the Centurion Lounge.
The overlap with Centurion airports comes from American Express’s network list and The Club’s locations. Our Las Vegas Centurion verdict sets the two Club lounges there against Amex’s options.
For Plaza Premium, another large independent network, see is Plaza Premium Lounge worth it.
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