Southwest Airlines has announced plans for its first-ever airport lounge network. The airline will partner with Chase to open lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Daniel K. Inouye (Honolulu) International Airport (HNL) and Nashville International Airport (BNA), with the first spaces scheduled to open in late 2027. Access to lounges will be granted to customers who sign up for Southwest and Chase’s new Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card.
“Southwest Airlines has built one of the most trusted brands in travel by delivering authentic hospitality that customers value. Our lounges will be a natural extension of that experience, offering customers a place to relax and experience the Southwest brand in a new way,” said Tony Roach, executive vice president and chief customer and brand officer at Southwest Airlines. “The introduction of a lounge network represents a strategic investment in Rapid Rewards and deepens our 30-year partnership with Chase.”
