Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is seeing an uptick in premium lounges in Terminals C and D and the still-under-construction Terminal F.
“We continue to advance one of the nation's most comprehensive premium lounge portfolios, with more than 20 existing spaces and a planned 45% expansion in total lounge space over the next few years,” DFW Airport CEO Scott McLaughlin said at the Aug. 6 board meeting.
He mentioned Chase Sapphire Lounge, Plaza Premium and PS recently opened, while American Airlines and American Express announced plans for lounge spaces.
“These enhancements support DFW's broader commitment to providing customers with more choice, flexibility and personalized journeys from curb to gate,” McLaughlin said.
Here’s a look at updates on lounge projects throughout DFW Airport, listed in alphabetical order.
1. American Airlines
Fort Worth-based American Airlines plans to open its largest Admirals Club lounge within Terminal C at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, according to a news release.
The airline also plans to include a grab-and-go option inside the initial phase of Terminal F, which is expected to open next year.
The new Admirals Club in Terminal C, which will be located near the terminal’s Skylink station, will be 37,000 square feet, per the news release.
The space will include a variety of seating options and workspaces.
There will also be amenities, such as chef-inspired menu offerings, expanded all-day food options, and a beverage selection of specialty cocktails, Lavazza coffee and Champagne Bollinger.
The Provisions by Admirals Club will be a new grab-and-go kiosk option for travelers within Terminal F. The new lounge, which will be Terminal F’s first, is the first of several premium options American plans to offer within the terminal, according to the news release.
2. American Express
American Express will expand its Centurion Lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Terminal D.
The $35 million project, according to a state filing, will expand and renovate the lounge into a neighboring vacant space near Gate D12 at Terminal D at DFW Airport.
The expansion will make the lounge nearly 50% larger, adding more seating, a new dining area, a walk-up ice cream window and a second full-service bar, according to a news release.
The expected opening will be in 2027, according to a news release. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings show an estimated completion date for the 18,000-square-foot project of Nov. 19, 2027.
3. Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club
The new split-level lounge, which is located behind security near Gate D25 in Terminal D, totals 18,000 square feet and includes a bar area, whiskey lounge, relaxation pods and dining options provided through a chef partnership with Dallas-based restaurant Encina.
Guests can dine on a selection of menu options, such as blue corn butterscotch pancakes in the morning or a slab bacon dish with cheddar grits in the afternoon. There are also coffee options from Fort Worth’s Cherry Coffee, per the news release. Within the whiskey lounge, guests can enjoy a handpicked selection of Texas whiskeys and a featured cocktail.
One part of the lounge features a spa area where guests can book a relaxation pod for 30 minutes or receive express treatments, such as a facial, from Face Haus.
There are also exclusive Peloton stretches and meditations available on guests’ phones or tablets when they are inside the lounge, per the news release.
The lounge is available to Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business, J.P. Morgan Reserve and The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card primary card members, according to the release.
4. Plaza Premium
Plaza Premium Group has two new lounges inside Terminal D.
The new additions are the Plaza Premium First Lounge and the Plaza Premium Lounge. The Premium First Lounge is the first of its kind in the United States, according to a news release.
Plaza Premium Group opened its first DFW Airport location in Terminal E in 2020 and now adds two lounges in the international terminal, near Gate 16.
Plaza Premium First Lounge has a self-serve buffet and à la carte dishes are ordered tableside, with drink and dessert trolley service. A dedicated relaxation area and shower facilities are also offered, according to a news release.
Plaza Premium Lounge, located across from the Premium First Lounge, features a rotating buffet and à la carte menu with locally inspired dishes such as smash burgers, Korean fried chicken sandwich, fried green tomatoes and dumplings.
Self-serve coffee, tea, soda, water and a full-service bar are in the lounge. Maui Foods International from Plano will provide bakery items. Grapevine’s Hop & Sting Brewing Company, Fort Worth’s TX Whiskey and Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon from Hye will have items at the bar, according to a news release.
5. PS
PS, formerly The Private Suites, offers a terminal option with private TSA and customs clearance. It’s the third of the kind in the United States, joining Los Angeles International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The luxury spaces feature art curated by Creative Art Partners and white-glove service before and after your flight, according to its website.
The 12,200-square-foot facility is located in Corporate Aviation, north of the DFW Airport terminals. PS is membership-based with annual and per-visit costs, which allows access to a private lounge, food, drinks and chauffeur services.
PS features The Salon, a social lounge with a 40-foot bar. There is also PS Direct, which is a door-to-door experience with BMW chauffeur service across the airport directly to the aircraft door, according to a news release.
