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The Guide to LaGuardia (LGA) Airport Lounges
LaGuardia Airport lounges are in Terminals B and C.
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New-York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) mainly offers domestic routes, with three terminals and flights from multiple airlines. It's home to a variety of lounges, including top-tier options from card issuers.
Most of LaGuardia's lounges are in Terminal B, which serves Air Canada, American Shuttle, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. You’ll find a Delta Air Lines lounge in Terminal C, which serves only Delta and Delta Shuttle flights. Terminal A, which serves Spirit Airlines, doesn’t have any lounges.
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Terminal B: Air Canada, American Airlines, American Express, Chase and more
Terminal B is home to six of LaGuardia’s seven lounges. These include options from airlines, lounges participating in Priority Pass and two lounges from credit card issuers.
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Open to those flying in an international premium cabin on Star Alliance, those with Aeroplan elite status or Star Alliance Gold status and select credit cardholders, including those with the Chase Sapphire Reserve®.
One of Air Canada’s 23 airport lounges, the Maple Leaf Lounge in LGA’s terminal B features complimentary food and drinks, Wi-Fi and business services.
American Airlines Admirals Club
Concourse A, near gates 30 and 31.
Open daily: 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Must present boarding pass.
Access is granted to those flying Oneworld first or business class, those with an Admirals Club membership, American Airlines elite members on qualifying flights, those with a day pass, military members in uniform and other Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire elite members.
The American Airlines Admirals Club includes a full-service bar, two conference rooms, free Wi-Fi, showers and complimentary food.
Be Relax Spa
Just after security.
Open daily: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Must present boarding pass and membership.
Open to those with an eligible Priority Pass membership or walk-in services.
Be Relax Spas offer the chance to unwind before a flight. Although it is not technically a lounge, those with eligible Priority Pass memberships can take advantage of complimentary massages and even a polish change on their nails.
American Express Centurion Lounge
One level above security, right before the Eastern Concourse pedestrian bridge.
Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Must present boarding pass, eligible credit card and ID.
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Post-security on the fourth floor, right before the Eastern Concourse pedestrian bridge.
Open daily: 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Must present boarding pass and Priority Pass membership.
Access for those with a Priority Pass membership; those with a Chase Sapphire Reserve®, J.P. Morgan Reserve and The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card receive unlimited access, while those with a Priority Pass membership from another credit card can enter once per year for free.
This lounge features amenities such as fresh and seasonal menus, craft mixologist cocktails, a family room, private rest pods and a wellness area. Guests can also purchase access to The Reserve Suites, which offer caviar service, a dedicated host, private bathrooms with spa showers, and in-suite entertainment.
Access is available to those with lounge memberships, those flying in an international premium cabin on a United or Star Alliance flight, those with a day pass, active-duty military and those with United or Star Alliance elite status on an eligible international flight.
The United Club at LaGuardia doesn’t have as many features as Chase’s lounge, but it still includes a full-service bar, light snacks and free Wi-Fi.
Terminal C is exclusive to Delta flights, which means you’ll find only a Delta Sky Club in this terminal.
Delta Sky Club
To the left of the security checkpoint exit.
Open 4:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 4:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Saturday.
Must present a boarding pass.
Open to those with lounge memberships, those flying in an international premium cabin on Delta or SkyTeam flights, those who hold eligible credit cards and those with Delta or SkyTeam elite status on an eligible international flight.
The Delta Sky Club LaGuardia location is one of the largest the airline offers. It provides seasonally inspired food, a premium bar and plenty of seating, among other amenities.
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Limited Time Offer: Earn 125,000 Bonus Miles after spending $15,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 4/1/26. Terms Apply.
You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards® Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Terms apply.
Elevated Welcome Offer: Earn 200,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Business Platinum Card® within the first 3 months of Card Membership. Terms apply.
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