BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Southwest Airlines announced plans to open its first airport lounges at Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, officials confirmed Wednesday.
These lounges will merge Southwest’s renowned hospitality with the upscale experience of the Sapphire Reserve Lounge, in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase.
The lounges will feature locally inspired dining, high-quality amenities, and valuable travel benefits that current members enjoy in the Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network.
“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, Chief Customer & 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.”
Access to these lounges will be available through Southwest’s new premium Rapid Rewards Credit Card from Chase, which is set to launch in 2027.
The first four lounge locations are planned for the following airports:
These lounges are expected to open in late 2027, with additional locations planned over the next few years.
For more information about the Southwest lounges, you can visit: Southwest Airlines’ First-Ever Lounges to Debut in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville; with at Least Seven More Planned | SWA Newsroom.
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