Southwest Airlines is getting airport lounges for the first time -- here's where

Southwest Airlines says construction has begun on the lounges that will launch for the first time as part of its broader business transformation. The Dallas-based carrier confirmed a network of new lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, and Nashville International Airport. The first lounge guests are expected to be welcomed in late 2027. Southwest also plans a new premium Chase credit card next year, which will provide customers access to the lounges. The airline said it expects “at least seven” additional lounges to open over the next several years across high-demand business and leisure markets, extending its 30-year partnership with Chase.