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Southwest Airlines Announces First Premium Airport Lounges in Four Cities via Chase Partnership

Southwest Airlines confirms four cities for first premium airport lounges through Chase credit card partnership.

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Southwest Airlines confirmed four cities for its first premium airport lounges: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, and Nashville International Airport. [1] The lounges are part of a co-branded credit card partnership with Chase, aimed at increasing revenue through premium cardholders. [2] Southwest Airlines announced on 2026-06-25 that it will open airport lounges in partnership with Chase, with the first locations scheduled to open in late 2027. [3] Southwest expects the first lounges to open in late 2027, with seven additional airports planned for future expansion. [4] The airline's current top-tier credit card charges $229 annually, significantly less than Delta's $650 fee for similar benefits. [5] A new premium Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card is scheduled to launch in 2027, which will provide access to the new Southwest lounge network. [6] Tony Roach, Southwest's Chief Customer & Brand Officer, stated on 2026-06-25 that the lounge network represents a strategic investment in Rapid Rewards and deepens the airline's 30-year partnership with Chase. [7]
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  1. Southwest Airlines confirmed four cities for its first premium airport lounges: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, and Nashville International Airport. · PYOK
  2. The lounges are part of a co-branded credit card partnership with Chase, aimed at increasing revenue through premium cardholders. · PYOK
  3. Southwest Airlines announced on 2026-06-25 that it will open airport lounges in partnership with Chase, with the first locations scheduled to open in late 2027. · One Mile at a Time
  4. Southwest expects the first lounges to open in late 2027, with seven additional airports planned for future expansion. · PYOK
  5. The airline's current top-tier credit card charges $229 annually, significantly less than Delta's $650 fee for similar benefits. · PYOK
  6. A new premium Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card is scheduled to launch in 2027, which will provide access to the new Southwest lounge network. · One Mile at a Time
  7. Tony Roach, Southwest's Chief Customer & Brand Officer, stated on 2026-06-25 that the lounge network represents a strategic investment in Rapid Rewards and deepens the airline's 30-year partnership with Chase. · One Mile at a Time
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