Southwest Names Its Future Airport Lounges 'Icon' and Lists First Cities
Early design previews of Southwest's Icon Lounges are out, and the first lounges are expected to open from late 2027, along with a new Chase credit card that will be linked to getting in.
Southwest Airlines has shared the name and first look of its coming airport lounges. They will be called Southwest Icon Lounges. The airline showed design displays at a media event in Dallas on Thursday.
The first four lounges are planned for Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville. One Mile at a Time reports that at least seven more airports are planned, which would bring the network to 11 airports.
The displays included furniture, materials, sketches and a rendering. View from the Wing says the entrance has a Southwest heart and the room has a large bar. It also says each city will have its own seating area design.
The lounges will be run in partnership with Chase. According to View from the Wing, a new premium Chase card will give access. The lounge news came as part of a bigger Rapid Rewards update for 2027.
What it means for travelers
Southwest has not run airport lounges before, so this is a big change for the airline. Travelers who fly through these four airports may have a new place to relax before a flight. Access will depend on a Chase card, so details about the card will matter.
What to watch next
The notes do not give card fees, rules or exact opening dates. Check Southwest and Chase for updates before you plan a trip around a lounge visit.
How the story unfolded
- One Mile at a Time Southwest “Icon Lounges” Opening At 11 Airports, In Partnership With Chase
- Upgraded Points Southwest Reveals New Icon Lounge and Design Details
Read the original reporting
- View from the Wing – Inside New Southwest Airlines Icon Lounges—Big Bars, Local Designs And Premium Chase Card Arrive Next Year ↗
- Upgraded Points – Southwest Reveals New Icon Lounge and Design Details ↗
- One Mile at a Time – Southwest “Icon Lounges” Opening At 11 Airports, In Partnership With Chase ↗
Quick questions
What happened?
Early design previews of Southwest's Icon Lounges are out, and the first lounges are expected to open from late 2027, along with a new Chase credit card that will be linked to getting in.
How does this affect trips to United States?
Southwest has not run airport lounges before, so this is a big change for the airline. Travelers who fly through these four airports may have a new place to relax before a flight. Access will depend on a Chase card, so details about the card will matter.
What should I do now?
The notes do not give card fees, rules or exact opening dates. Check Southwest and Chase for updates before you plan a trip around a lounge visit.
Where does this information come from?
This brief is based on reporting from View from the Wing, Upgraded Points and One Mile at a Time. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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