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Comparing lounge clubs
The chart below is an overview of the lounge club programs offered by major U.S. airlines. Here's a brief explanation of the categories:
- Airline: Airline with lounge membership program.
- Name: Name of airline's lounge program.
- Fee: Annual fee. Fees listed are for an individual, and for an individual plus a spouse.
- Miles: Ability to pay for membership using frequent flyer miles.
- Pass: One-day pass availability for non-members.
- Locations: The number of club locations operated by the airline.
- Affiliates- any: Clubs operated by affiliates of the airline that you can enter on a ticket for a flight on the club membership airline. (Example: As a United Red Carpet Club member, you can visit a US Airways lounge as a ticketed United or US Airways passenger.)
- Affiliates- ticketed: Clubs operated by affiliates of the airline that you can enter only on a ticket for a flight on the airline of the club you wish to visit. (Example: As an Alaska Airlines Board Room member, you can visit a Northwest Airlines lounge if you are a ticketed Northwest passenger.)
| Airline |
Name |
Fee |
Miles |
Pass |
Locations |
Affiliates- any |
Affiliates- ticketed |
| Alaska |
Board Room |
$325/$425 |
N |
$25 |
6 |
5 (American, Delta, US Airways) |
24 (Northwest), 3 (Delta) |
| American Airlines |
Admirals Club |
$450/$750 |
Y |
$50 |
42 |
0 |
0 |
| America West |
American West Club |
$435/$660* |
N |
$35 |
4 |
22 (Northwest, EVA, Royal Jordanian) |
0 |
| Continental |
Presidents Club |
$425/$610 |
N |
N |
27 |
30 (various airlines), 24 (Northwest) |
43 (Delta), 1 (KLM) |
| Delta |
Crown Room Club |
$475/$725 |
Y |
$50 |
40 |
0 |
27 (Continental), 25 (Northwest) |
| Northwest |
WorldClubs |
$450/$745 |
N |
$45** |
25 |
77 (various airlines) |
45 (various airlines) |
| United |
Red Carpet Club |
$500/$800 |
Y |
$50 |
44 |
23 (US Airways), most Star Alliance partner lounges |
0 |
| US Airways |
US Airways Club |
$595/$995* |
N |
$35 |
20 |
Most Star Alliance partner lounges |
44 (United) |
* Reduced prices for fewer partner lounges
** One-time, one-day pass available
The above information was gathered in January 2005, using information found on each airline's website, and by contacting the airlines' via email
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