Southwest Appears to Be Planning a Lounge at Orlando Airport
Airline sources and public airport plans point to a Southwest lounge at Orlando International (MCO), adding to the carrier's growing lounge network.
The site says a source at the airline confirmed the plan. Simple Flying and Upgraded Points also report that the airline appears to be preparing one.
Public airport documents back this up. View from the Wing says Southwest's main gates are on Airside 2, part of Concourse 2, which the airport is expanding. A few months ago, an airline club was added to the expansion plans on level three.
The design also lists an optional terrace. The notes do not say when the lounge would open, how big it would be, or who could use it.
Orlando would join a growing list. Southwest has now confirmed the four airports where it is building its first lounges: Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville.
What it means for travelers
Orlando is one of the busiest airports in the country, so a lounge there could matter to many Southwest passengers. It would add a premium option to the airline's network. The notes give no details on access or prices.
What to watch next
Watch for an official Southwest announcement with an opening date and entry rules. Check with the airline before you travel.
How the story unfolded
- Upgraded Points Is Southwest Planning an Orlando Lounge? Here’s What We Know.
Read the original reporting
- Upgraded Points – Is Southwest Planning an Orlando Lounge? Here’s What We Know. ↗
- Simple Flying – Southwest Airlines Now Planning To Build Lounge At Orlando International Airport ↗
- View from the Wing – Southwest Airlines Is Planning An Orlando Airport Lounge—We Now Know 8 Of 11+ Planned Locations ↗
Quick questions
What is this points & miles story about?
Airline sources and public airport plans point to a Southwest lounge at Orlando International (MCO), adding to the carrier's growing lounge network.
What does this mean for travelers to United States?
Orlando is one of the busiest airports in the country, so a lounge there could matter to many Southwest passengers. It would add a premium option to the airline's network. The notes give no details on access or prices.
What should I do now?
Watch for an official Southwest announcement with an opening date and entry rules. Check with the airline before you travel.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Upgraded Points, Simple Flying and View from the Wing. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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