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United Passenger Turns An Empty Exit Row Into His Own Sports Bar—5 Games At Once With Starlink [Roundup]

Three seatback screens, two laptops, five games: a United passenger puts Starlink to work in an empty exit row. Also: British Airways closes its Philadelphia lounge as Amex expands, and Rakuten extends an offer that can return $50 on a $50 purchase.

4 Oct 2026View from the Wing
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Redeveloped airport lounge to open in November - BBC

Redeveloped airport lounge to open in November BBC

28 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Aspire opens 300-seat lounge at Manchester Airport - insideflyer.com

Aspire opens 300-seat lounge at Manchester Airport insideflyer.com

26 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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SAS Lounge Opens at Copenhagen Airport in June 2027 - AirGuide Business

SAS Lounge Opens at Copenhagen Airport in June 2027 AirGuide Business

25 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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The Guide to Capital One Lounges - nerdwallet.com

The Guide to Capital One Lounges nerdwallet.com

24 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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American Airlines Lounge Sign Says No Day Passes—Don’t Walk Away, They Often Let You In Anyway [Roundup]

An Admirals Club sign saying day passes aren’t for sale doesn’t necessarily rule out using passes from your credit card—and sometimes the sign stays out after the crowds leave. Also: new San Antonio lounges, Bilt card upgrades, and inviting strangers into a Chase Sapphire Lounge.

21 Sept 2026View from the Wing
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Chase to open 16,000-square-foot lounge at Seattle airport - insideflyer.com

Chase to open 16,000-square-foot lounge at Seattle airport insideflyer.com

20 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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6 Airport Lounges Quietly Restricting Access For Cardholders In 2026 (And 1 Opening Up) - TheTravel

6 Airport Lounges Quietly Restricting Access For Cardholders In 2026 (And 1 Opening Up) TheTravel

20 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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This Quietly Growing Airport Lounge Trend Is Perfect for Travelers Who Are Short on Time - AFAR

This Quietly Growing Airport Lounge Trend Is Perfect for Travelers Who Are Short on Time AFAR

16 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Air France Is Opening a Massive Lounge at JFK Airport Next Year - Robb Report

Air France Is Opening a Massive Lounge at JFK Airport Next Year Robb Report

16 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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American Express and Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality Expand Aspire Lounge Partnership in Canada - American Express

American Express and Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality Expand Aspire Lounge Partnership in Canada American Express

16 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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American Express Expands Its Global Lounge Collection with New Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol - American Express

American Express Expands Its Global Lounge Collection with New Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol American Express

16 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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American Express is opening a new Centurion Lounge at one of Europe’s busiest airports - Fast Company

American Express is opening a new Centurion Lounge at one of Europe’s busiest airports Fast Company

16 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Domestic Passengers Now Have an Airside Lounge at Nagoya Airport with New Plaza Premium Space - Business Traveller

Domestic Passengers Now Have an Airside Lounge at Nagoya Airport with New Plaza Premium Space Business Traveller

16 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Chef debuts, a theme park and an airport lounge: 16 East Austin business updates - Community Impact

Chef debuts, a theme park and an airport lounge: 16 East Austin business updates Community Impact

16 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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DFW Expands Premium Customer Experience Through Growing Portfolio of Lounges and Amenities - Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

DFW Expands Premium Customer Experience Through Growing Portfolio of Lounges and Amenities Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

15 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Aspire opens third lounge at Manchester Airport - The Business Travel Magazine

Aspire opens third lounge at Manchester Airport The Business Travel Magazine

15 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Air France to open one of New York JFK's biggest lounges at new Terminal One

Air France will open a 29,000 square foot lounge inside the new Terminal One at New York's JFK airport.

15 Sept 2026The Points Guy
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American Airlines Plans A Los Angeles–Asia Comeback As More Boeing 787s Are On The Way [Roundup]

American Airlines plans to add more flights from Los Angeles to Asia as new Boeing 787s arrive, with its terminal rebuild supporting further growth. Also: Capital One’s Dulles lounge returns to full service September 18, signs point to an Amsterdam Amex lounge opening, and Thailand’s king’s eldest s

14 Sept 2026View from the Wing
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Southwest Airlines plans premium airport lounge in Honolulu - The Garden Island

Southwest Airlines plans premium airport lounge in Honolulu The Garden Island

11 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Airport Dimensions and BBVA to open Peru’s first bank-branded airport lounge - Passenger Terminal Today

Airport Dimensions and BBVA to open Peru’s first bank-branded airport lounge Passenger Terminal Today

10 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Star Alliance to establish lounge at Incheon International Airport - TTG Asia

Star Alliance to establish lounge at Incheon International Airport TTG Asia

10 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Southwest Airlines to open lounge at Austin airport - Community Impact

Southwest Airlines to open lounge at Austin airport Community Impact

10 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Star Alliance to Open New Lounge - AirlineGeeks.com

Star Alliance to Open New Lounge AirlineGeeks.com

8 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Plaza Premium Group Opens Aurora and Lumi Lounges at Helsinki Airport - indianeagle.com

Plaza Premium Group Opens Aurora and Lumi Lounges at Helsinki Airport indianeagle.com

8 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Southwest opening new lounges in several airports, including BWI - abc27.com

Southwest opening new lounges in several airports, including BWI abc27.com

7 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Southwest opening new lounges in several airports, including BWI - ABC27

Southwest opening new lounges in several airports, including BWI ABC27

7 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Southwest Airlines to open first-ever airport lounges in 2027 - Travel Tomorrow

Southwest Airlines to open first-ever airport lounges in 2027 Travel Tomorrow

7 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Southwest is planning to open airport lounges. Will Las Vegas be on the list? - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Southwest is planning to open airport lounges. Will Las Vegas be on the list? Las Vegas Review-Journal

4 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Southwest to open first-ever airport lounges in premium push - foxbusiness.com

Southwest to open first-ever airport lounges in premium push foxbusiness.com

3 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Southwest to open first-ever airport lounges in premium push - Fox Business

Southwest to open first-ever airport lounges in premium push Fox Business

3 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Honolulu To Baltimore: Southwest Unveils First 4 Airport Lounges, At Least 11 Planned

The next era at Southwest comes with new landside perks.

3 Sept 2026Simple Flying
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Southwest Airlines to open new lounges in these 4 airports. See where - USA Today

Southwest Airlines to open new lounges in these 4 airports. See where USA Today

2 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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After 59 Years, Southwest Airlines Is Opening Its First Airport Lounges. Access Comes With 1 Big Catch - inc.com

After 59 Years, Southwest Airlines Is Opening Its First Airport Lounges. Access Comes With 1 Big Catch inc.com

2 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Southwest to open lounges at 4 airports, including Baltimore - WBAL-TV

Southwest to open lounges at 4 airports, including Baltimore WBAL-TV

2 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Southwest Airlines picks Austin for one of its first-ever airport lounges - Austin American-Statesman

Southwest Airlines picks Austin for one of its first-ever airport lounges Austin American-Statesman

2 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Southwest Airlines' First-Ever Lounges to Debut in Nashville, Austin, Baltimore and Honolulu; with at Least Seven More Planned - Nashville International Airport

Southwest Airlines' First-Ever Lounges to Debut in Nashville, Austin, Baltimore and Honolulu; with at Least Seven More Planned Nashville International Airport

2 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Air France opens a new lounge at Frankfurt´s International Airport - Travel2Latam

Air France opens a new lounge at Frankfurt´s International Airport Travel2Latam

1 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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4 Months Later: Frankfurt Airport Finally Has A Schengen Lounge In Terminal 3 - Simple Flying

4 Months Later: Frankfurt Airport Finally Has A Schengen Lounge In Terminal 3 Simple Flying

1 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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New Suite by Aspire lounge opens at Birmingham Airport - insideflyer.com

New Suite by Aspire lounge opens at Birmingham Airport insideflyer.com

1 Sept 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Chase Opens New Sapphire Lounge at DFW Airport--Here's A Look Inside - Forbes

Chase Opens New Sapphire Lounge at DFW Airport--Here's A Look Inside Forbes

31 Aug 2026Google News: Lounge News
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New Luxe lounge opens at Birmingham Airport - insideflyer.com

New Luxe lounge opens at Birmingham Airport insideflyer.com

30 Aug 2026Google News: Lounge News
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SWISS Will Open Huge New Zurich Airport Lounge Complex In 2027 - Live and Let's Fly

SWISS Will Open Huge New Zurich Airport Lounge Complex In 2027 Live and Let's Fly

29 Aug 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Southwest Airlines Rushing To Open Its Own Airport Lounges By Summer 2027 - Simple Flying

Southwest Airlines Rushing To Open Its Own Airport Lounges By Summer 2027 Simple Flying

28 Aug 2026Google News: Lounge News
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JetBlue BlueHouse Boston Lounge Opens at Logan - MiGFlug

JetBlue BlueHouse Boston Lounge Opens at Logan MiGFlug

28 Aug 2026Google News: Lounge News
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JetBlue opens second BlueHouse lounge at Boston - laranews.net

JetBlue opens second BlueHouse lounge at Boston laranews.net

27 Aug 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Southwest Airlines targets summer 2027 opening for passenger lounge - The Business Journals

Southwest Airlines targets summer 2027 opening for passenger lounge The Business Journals

26 Aug 2026Google News: Lounge News
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JetBlue opens new Boston-themed lounge at Logan airport - Boston 25 News

JetBlue opens new Boston-themed lounge at Logan airport Boston 25 News

25 Aug 2026Google News: Lounge News
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JetBlue opens new Boston BlueHouse lounge - The Points Guy

JetBlue opens new Boston BlueHouse lounge The Points Guy

25 Aug 2026Google News: Lounge News
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First Look: Inside JetBlue’s BlueHouse Airport Lounge in Boston - The Mountaineer

First Look: Inside JetBlue’s BlueHouse Airport Lounge in Boston The Mountaineer

25 Aug 2026Google News: Lounge News