We’re seeing credit card issuers invest in airport lounges like never before, including Amex Centurion Lounges, Capital One Lounges, and Chase Sapphire Lounges. Chase in particular has been doing an impressive job with the pace at which it’s opening lounges.
Over three years ago, we learned how a Chase Sapphire Lounge would be coming to DFW. There’s now an update, as this lounge is open as of today, and it looks quite special, and like it might be one of the best in the network. I can’t wait to check it out!
Basics of the new Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW
Today (Thursday, July 16, 2026), a Chase Sapphire Lounge is opening at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW). The lounge is located in Terminal D, near gate D25, above the concourse (all terminals at the airport are connected airside). The lounge is open daily from 5AM until 10PM.
The split-level lounge is roughly 18,000 square feet, so it’s one of the larger locations in the network, just slightly smaller than the locations in New York LaGuardia (LGA) and Philadelphia (PHL).
The Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW is described as capturing “the vibrant duality of Dallas and Fort Worth,” “blending modern sophistication with western heritage into every thoughtfully designed detail.”
In terms of amenities, the lounge features:
- A dedicated whiskey lounge, with guided pairings and a custom barrel selection
- Chef-curated dining from Encina (a Bishop Arts District restaurant), with local beverage partnerships including Fort Worth’s Cherry Coffee
- A dedicated wellness zone with Face Haus facials, shower rooms, and resting pods
- A signature bar with a wine list from Parcelle, along with signature and regionally inspired cocktails
- Flexible working spaces with varied seating, movable laptop tables, and sapphire-blue tiled fireplace
- Peloton stretches and meditations available on guests’ phones and tablets, which will be rolling out to all lounges
- A kids room and private nursing room
Below you can find some pictures that Chase has shared of the new lounge. With this lounge now opening, that means the two Chase Sapphire Lounges officially in the pipeline are in Los Angeles (LAX) and Miami (MIA).
Chase Sapphire Lounge entry requirements
As a reminder, here are the entry requirements for all Chase Sapphire Lounges:
- Those with a Priority Pass™ membership through the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card (learn more) can access the lounge an unlimited number of times, with up to two complimentary guests; this also applies to those with the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, which is no longer open to new applicants
- Those with a Priority Pass™ membership issued through any other means can access any Chase Sapphire Lounge in the United States once per calendar year at no additional cost (that’s one visit across all lounges, not per lounge), and guests aren’t complimentary; subsequent visits, as well as guests, will be charged an entry fee of $75
- If you don’t have a Priority Pass™ membership, you can outright buy access to the lounge for $100 per person per visit, subject to availability
- Chase Sapphire Lounges are only accessible within three hours of departure, unless you’re connecting, in which case you can access it earlier
DFW now has the credit card lounge trifecta, and more!
DFW is the latest airport to get lounges from all three credit card issuers. It’s the third airport where that’s the case, as Las Vegas (LAS) and New York Kennedy (JFK) also have lounges from all issuers. I guess one could argue that New York LaGuardia (LGA) has it as well, if you want to count the Capital One Landing as a lounge, rather than as an airport dining concept.
Now, I’d argue this will be the all-around strongest lounge setup all three credit card issuers have at any one airport. That’s because the lounges in Las Vegas aren’t great, while the lounges at New York Kennedy are quite limiting, given that they’re all in Terminal 4, and terminals aren’t connected airside there.
It even goes beyond that. Not only does DFW Terminal D now also have a Plaza Premium Lounge, but it also has the United States’ first Plaza Premium First Lounge location, for those looking for an even more elevated experience (at a cost). So talk about being spoiled with choice, and being able to go on a “lounge crawl” (well, assuming there aren’t waitlists to get in).
Bottom line
A Chase Sapphire Lounge is opening as of today in Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW). The split-level lounge takes up roughly 18,000 square feet, and has some unique features, including a first-ever whiskey lounge concept.
DFW Terminal D is now quite the lounge powerhouse, between this, the Amex Centurion Lounge, the Capital One Lounge, the Plaza Premium First Lounge, etc.
What do you make of the new Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW?
It looks like this lounge took the space of the former AA "Premium" lounge (circa 2017-2018) that existed for international J/F/Emerald/Sapphire members, prior to the opening of the current Flagship lounge
It looks like this lounge took the space of the former AA "Premium" lounge (circa 2017-2018) that existed for international J/F/Emerald/Sapphire members, prior to the opening of the current Flagship lounge
I am Glad Capital One changes their policy about bringing Guests. Indians at DFW were going amok, bring all their relatives & Friends and packing Food to go that will last them weeks.
Design-wise, all the vibes. Eager to try the coffee offerings, now just hoping matcha makes its way to the list of drinks. Sure, it eventually will, as there definitely seems to be a generational shift towards coffee and tea drinks in the sub-30 set, or espresso and even now matcha-inspired cocktails. Overall, well done!
AA needs to bring new life to their DFW Flagship club.
I strongly dislike how they seat you at Chase lounges. I prefer to be free range. PHX is unbearable. Vegas is acceptable.
DFW may be best overall, but Sidecar at LAS is something else.
The most unique feature is in the last photo , with the round low seats under the table , where everyone will fall backwards and roll around on the floor .
That’s a pic from the capital one lounge
Absolutely stunning. I used to live in DFW and are familiar with Terminal D but I’m still continuously shocked how they’re able to keep finding great spaces for these lounges. AA needs to step it up. That Flagship lounge feels like a cafeteria now and they’ve got the best real estate.
The dining area does feel like a cafeteria but their drink and food offering is maybe the best in DFW.
And Dallas has PS on top of all this!
This is great, but what’s even better is the fact that both African countries lost in the World Cup Semi-Finals this week. I’ll be rooting for Argentina in the finals……for obvious reasons.
How often do you actually visit Dallas from your home in Istanbul? Now, you’re making me root for Spain. Sheesh.
France and England, those well-known African destinations.
Unc, I believe Mr. Gambit was merely being a thinly-veiled bigot, yet again.
Thank goodness it’s open! The Plaza Premium lounge in terminal D stopped accepting priority pass in late June. We found out only after schlepping our kids across the terminal as the app uustill lists it as active.
what??? so how does one get in?
I have a 9 hour layover coming up at DFW in a couple weeks. Can't wait to go lounge hopping to all of these options!
Make sure to consider connecting flight policies - could be a good article actually. As far as I am aware, Chase and C1 are still 3 hours before the next flight. Amex new policy is 5 hours for connecting flights. Plenty of Admirals Clubs to choose from though at DFW!
You'll probably be on the waitlist for 9h just to get in one of them.