Look inside swanky new Sky Harbor lounge
A swanky new lounge with a wraparound bar, complimentary food and drink and an ambiance of exclusivity is now open at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Passengers traveling through Terminal 3 now have an Escape Lounges — The Centurion Studio Partner, which is on Level 4 (mezzanine) between gates E and F. It’s the second Escape Lounge at Sky Harbor; the other is in Terminal 4.
Anyone with a boarding pass can visit the lounge. Admission costs $40-$45 per person. American Express Platinum, Business Platinum card and Centurion members as well as Delta SkyMiles Reserve card members receive complimentary access.
Here’s what to know about the new Escape Lounge at the Phoenix airport.
Where is the new Phoenix Escape Lounge?
After you go through security, go up the escalator toward the gates and turn right. The lounge is next to Passage by Hudson.
How much does Escape Lounge cost?
Escape Lounges are open to the public for a fee and complimentary for certain credit card members.
Admission is $40 per person when a reservation is made at least 24 hours in advance at https://escapelounges.com. Entry is $45 at the door. Ask whether you’re eligible for discounts through membership programs such as AAA and military discounts.
Also check Groupon, which sometimes offers discounts.
Admission is complimentary for the following cardholders who show their card upon entry:
● American Express Platinum (plus two guests).
● American Express Business Platinum (plus two guests).
● American Express Centurion (plus two guests).
● Delta SkyMiles Reserve ($30 per guest).
● TAV Passport (plus one guest).
● Dreamfolks membership (depending on plan; contact Dreamfolks to determine eligibility).
Note that Delta SkyMiles Reserve
card members must have a boarding pass for a Delta flight to be admitted.
For more information on who is eligible for free entry, go to https://escapelounges.com/us/access.
When is the Escape Lounge open?
The lounge is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 21.
Starting Nov. 22, it will be open 4:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, according to a representative for MAG USA, the company that operates the lounge. Check the lounge’s website for the most up-todate hours.
3 more things to know about the Escape Lounge
For more frequently asked questions, visit https://escapelounges.com /us/support/faqs.
● The lounge only accepts credit cards (no cash).
● Standby passengers are not eligible for entry; a boarding pass with a confirmed seat or zone assignment is required.
● The lounge enforces a “smart casual” dress code. Avoid wearing clothing with slogans that may be offensive and shorts that cut off above the knee; men must wear shirts that cover their shoulders.
Escape Lounge amenities
The lounge is inside a glass-window enclosure, which has a host’s desk just past the automatic door. A sign details the contactless check-in procedure, which involves checking the guest’s ID, scanning their boarding pass, processing their card payment and seating them.
A variety of seating options can accommodate solo travelers and groups. Pod seats with tray tables and stools at the bar are the best options for people flying solo.
Group seating can be found around the perimeter of the lounge, with booth and chair seating at tables as well as a long table at the back.
There are ample electrical outlets with USB ports. Free Wi-Fi is available along with complimentary access to a digital library, PressReader, which includes thousands of publications from around the world. Card members can browse the Centurion Lounge Digital Library, which offers newspapers and magazines.
Entertainment options also include activity packs for children and noisecanceling Bose headphones.
There is one unisex bathroom, which has a diaper changing table inside. It can fit one person or family at a time.
Food and drink at the Escape Lounge
The lounge offers a menu that changes seasonally.
Meals — which are served tapasstyle — and a selection of alcoholic drinks are included with admission; card members have access to an exclusive menu of premium snacks, wine and liquors. Non-cardholders can purchase premium wines, spirits, cocktails, beers and water for an additional fee.
Breakfast is available until 10:30 a.m., and the lunch/dinner menu is served until closing. Guests are expected to wear masks while not actively eating or drinking.
For the full menu, go to https:// escapelounges.com/us/locations/ phoenix-sky-harbor-t3.
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