{"id":375322,"date":"2026-07-16T10:53:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/375322\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:53:21","slug":"dfw-airport-opens-chase-sapphire-lounge-in-terminal-d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/375322\/","title":{"rendered":"DFW Airport opens Chase Sapphire Lounge in Terminal D"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"The Whiskey Lounge in the Chase Sapphire Lounge By The Club inside Terminal D at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Whiskey Lounge in the Chase Sapphire Lounge By The Club inside Terminal D at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Juan Figueroa\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n<p>The newest, Texas-inspired lounge at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/topic\/dfw-airport\/\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">DFW International Airport<\/a> will offer travelers curated whiskey and blue corn butterscotch pancakes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-channels-pixel.ex.co\/events\/0012000001fxZm9AAE?integrationType=DEFAULT&amp;template=design%2Farticle%2Fplatypus_two_column.tpl\" alt=\"\" class=\"x1px y1px vh abs\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The long-awaited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chase.com\/sapphire-cards\/lounges\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club<\/a> opens Thursday near Gate D25 inside DFW Airport\u2019s Terminal D. The split-level, 18,000-square-foot space, includes nods to staples of the region\u2019s culture like leather accents, the state\u2019s natural elements and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/?utm_source=paid_marketing&amp;utm_medium=google&amp;utm_campaign=content_acquisition&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23423742462&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADjVYgG9cy9duOG0BnYV5R2DOVtlR&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwvNfSBhBiEiwAyaGMCYRw6oCfJJoS9STXAvS7q7e8KNFmGgVzWL2arf5vJywiLkoO6F4t0BoCQWIQAvD_BwE\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Dallas sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/business\/airlines\/article\/american-airlines-terminal-c-expansion-dfw-airport-22288144.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">DFW Airport<\/a>, the central hub of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/topic\/american-airlines\/\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">American Airlines<\/a>, is no surprise for Chase, which has almost 3 million customers in the Dallas area. The company also employees more than 17,500 employees in the region, according to Dana Pouwels, a Chase executive overseeing airport lounge benefits. The company had been in discussions with DFW Airport for \u201cquite some time,\u201d Pouwels said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou really need a strong partnership with the airport to determine the best location, the best amount of space, trying to be creative on how to enable that space based on the demand they see,\u201d she told\u00a0The Dallas Morning News.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey\u2019re [DFW Airport] very invested in ensuring that they have the right mix of experiences for all the guests that are traveling through there, but they\u2019ve been a fantastic partner to us on this journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With the new space in the terminal, Chase stands to compete with other lounges like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/business\/airlines\/article\/two-lounges-open-dfw-international-airport-s-22184103.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Plaza Premium Group<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/topic\/american-airlines\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American\u2019s<\/a> Flagship and Admirals Club lounges as well as ones from Capital One, Centurion and a general lounge known as The Club.<\/p>\n<p>Interest in lounges has spiked considerably in recent years as air travelers began chasing more elevated experiences on the ground and in-flight. Airlines have responded by opening lounges at pivotal hubs across the country to attract high-paying customers.<\/p>\n<p>The demand has major airlines like American, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/business\/airlines\/2025\/10\/31\/aloha-southwest-airlines-eyes-opening-an-airport-lounge-in-hawaii\/\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Southwest<\/a> and others hunting for lounge space. But with travelers seeking higher-end experiences, the burden placed on companies to provide unique, exclusive experiences for lounges has never been greater.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs you think about our lounge strategy, our goal is to create a lounge that\u2019s welcoming and premium, and really gives card members a true feel for where they are, and really has something for everyone,\u201d said Pouwels.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo everybody, no matter what their travel experiences or travel party is, has a way to enjoy the lounge and feel comfortable in there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Access and perks\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Chase Sapphire Lounge By The Club is specifically reserved for travelers holding Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve For Business, J.P. Morgan Reserve and The Ritz-Carlton credit cards, the company said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve Business and J.P. Morgan Reserve card members are able to bring two guests per visit at no extra charge. Additional guests beyond that are $27 and children younger than 2\u00a0get in free.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>According to Chase, eligible card members also receive complimentary Priority Pass Select membership, giving them access to more than 1,300 lounges worldwide when they present their physical card or digital pass membership and a boarding pass within three hours of departure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sapphire Reserve card members also can access over 20 select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and Air Canada cafes when flying with a Star Alliance carrier.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Food and drink<\/p>\n<p>DFW\u2019s Chase Sapphire Lounge By The Club is partnering with Bishop Arts District restaurant Encina to bring customers \u201cTexas-rooted flavors with a modern American influence,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can expect offerings like blue corn butterscotch pancakes in the morning or a slab bacon dish with cheddar grits in the afternoon. Chase is also partnering with Fort Worth-based, women-owned Cherry Coffee to provide guests with locally roasted coffee.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we think about dining, especially for the Sapphire customer, they really value dining experience but also the discovery,\u201d Pouwels said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd so when they think about their trip planning, one of the more exciting parts about your trip planning is like, \u2018Where am I going to eat?\u2019 And so we want to bring that same curiosity and sense of discovery into the dining experiences in our lounges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The lounge\u2019s bar, which features tiered brass canopy and a stone countertop, will offer guests a curated wine list from Parcelle, in addition to signature and regionally inspired cocktails.<\/p>\n<p>The dedicated whiskey lounge will feature a whiskey cart that includes guided pairings, a featured cocktail and a selection of Texas whiskeys, including a custom barrel selection that is exclusive to the lounge.<\/p>\n<p>General Amenities<\/p>\n<p>The following lounge amenities will be available to customers, according to Chase:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Rest pods<br \/>\nFace Haus facials<br \/>\nShowers<br \/>\nExclusive Peloton stretches and mediations available on customers\u2019 phones and tablets<br \/>\nFamily spaces, including a family room and private nursing room<br \/>\nA full bar<\/p>\n<p>Pouwels said the lounge at DFW Airport will be just the company\u2019s second to feature TVs, which will be located in the whiskey lounge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Whiskey Lounge in the Chase Sapphire Lounge By The Club inside Terminal D at Dallas-Fort Worth International&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":375323,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[102,104,103,102221,88032,91379],"class_list":["post-375322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-dallas","tag-dallas","tag-dallas-headlines","tag-dallas-news","tag-tp-american-airlines","tag-tp-dallas-fortworth","tag-tp-dfw-airport"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/375322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=375322"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/375322\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/375323"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=375322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=375322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=375322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}