In the high-stakes premium travel race of 2025, every major credit card issuer is trying to claim the loyalty of affluent travelers—and airport lounges have become the most visible battleground.

For more than 10 years, Jon Nickel-D'Andrea has been a sought-after expert on how to travel the world using rewards points and miles. Jon has been featured in local and national publications and as a ...

Airport lounges are about who gets in and who does not. There are lounges with hot dogs on rollers, lounges with pedicurists, and lounges with personal butlers. Ease of admission varies accordingly.

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The rise of premium credit cards has made airport lounge access more common for travelers. Modern travelers now expect higher quality food, varied seating, and locally inspired designs from lounges.

While a swanky airport lounge can’t alleviate Los Angeles International Airport’s infamous curbside gridlock, it can make it become a more distant memory. The latest predeparture sanctuary that will ...

Several more Sapphire Reserve Lounges are in the pipeline at Dallas-Forth Worth (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX). This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The ...

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LoungeBuddy is a search tool and booking platform for airport lounges worldwide. Once you’ve found the right lounge for your trip, you can reserve an entrance pass regardless of your airline elite ...

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The bank is the latest airport lounge operator to erode perks that were once a given. Guests and additional card users will no longer routinely get in for free. By Christine Chung Capital One is ...

Every lounge has its own access rules, but day passes, travel cards and airline status are a good place to start. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet.