There are few U.S. airports with more diverse lounge options than Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
From American Express and Capital One to various U.S. airlines and unique Priority Pass options, this airport is chock-full of great choices, ranging from standard airport lounges to private napping suites and even a video game room.
So if you find yourself on a layover with time to spare in Dallas, you’re in luck. Depending on your lounge access credentials (many popular rewards credit cards can get you in), you could spend an entire afternoon lounge hopping. But maybe you need to just pick the best lounge for your situation and set up shop.
Either way, TPG has you covered. The best lounge at DFW depends on who you ask, but some of our favorites include the Capital One Lounge, the American Express Centurion Lounge and the American Airlines Flagship Lounge. That said, TPG staffers have flown through Dallas on various trips and collectively sampled 13 different DFW lounges over the years, thanks to access provided by their credit cards or elite status.
Here’s how the lounges compare and which might be best for you, depending on your airline and priority.
Capital One Lounge (near D22)
The Capital One Lounge in DFW — near Gate D22 and in the same part of the concourse as the American Airlines Flagship Lounge — opened in late 2021. It offers great hot and grab-and-go food, a full bar and ample seating. If that sounds idyllic for an airport lounge, it pretty much is.
On the day TPG’s Summer Hull visited, there was a small event going on to allow some airport staff to experience the lounge. But even with that event, the space wasn’t overcrowded or the food picked over in any way.
There are multiple different sitting areas in a horseshoe around the center of the lounge, where the individual small plates are. The Capital One Lounge also offers a Peloton room, a yoga room and a shower suite.
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On a visit in 2024, TPG’s Clint Henderson enjoyed sampling the small sleep pods that are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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While the physical space is quite nice, it’s the food and beverages that make the Capital One Lounge incredibly tough for its competitors to beat — or even meet. Bacon mac and cheese, bibimbap, beet salad, brownies, chicken pot pie — there were ample selections for in-lounge culinary enjoyment.
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If you need to just grab something to eat on the go, you can do that, too. There’s an assortment of sandwiches, salads, yogurts, beverages and more available near the entrance.
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How to get access to the Capital One Lounge
Anyone can pay $90 for a lounge visit. But better yet, holders of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card get themselves and up to two guests per visit access … at least for now.
Unfortunately, beginning Feb 1, 2026, Venture X and Capital One Venture X Business cardholders’ lounge access for additional cardholders (including authorized users and account managers) will change. After this date, no additional cardholders will receive complimentary lounge access.
Several airlines also partner with the Capital One Lounge to offer lounge access to select premium cabin and elite passengers.
Related: A complete guide to Capital One’s airport lounges
American Airlines Admirals Clubs and Flagship Lounge
American Airlines Admirals Club (near D24)
Whether small or sprawling, American Airlines Admirals Clubs tend to offer consistency — and American has an Admirals Club in every DFW terminal. TPG’s Katie Genter visited the Admirals Club near Gate D24 to check out this lounge’s offerings in particular.
The lounge has ample seating, including the typical lounge setup, a bar, desks with office chairs, table seating, a TV room and a small children’s room.
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Like all Admirals Clubs, this location offers complimentary snacks and drinks alongside a full-service bar.
During her visit, afternoon snacks were available, including soups, a mezze selection, spinach and artichoke dip, naan, salads, cheese cubes, snack mixes and a selection of desserts. There was also more substantial food and higher-quality drinks available for purchase from a menu.
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This lounge also offers complimentary Wi-Fi.
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However, Katie only stayed in the Admirals Club for about an hour before heading to the nearby Capital One Lounge. She likes the Capital One Lounge due to its meal-worthy complimentary dining options.
How to get access to the Admirals Club
You can access all Admirals Clubs with the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) as long as you’re flying American that same day. Plus, you can bring up to two guests if they are also flying American.
Alternatively, you can buy a single-visit pass for $79 or 7,900 miles. Or, if you plan to visit Admirals Clubs frequently, you can buy an Admirals Club membership. Annual membership rates vary based on your current AAdvantage elite status and whether you are a new member or renewing, starting at $750 for individual membership and $1,550 for a household membership.
Finally, Oneworld elite members and passengers in premium cabins may get access when flying on qualifying itineraries. See this page on American’s website for more details.
Related: American Airlines Admirals Club access: How you can get into the airport lounge
American Airlines Admirals Club (between C19 and C20)
TPG’s Clint Henderson took a tour of the Admirals Club in Terminal C and called it “a full throwback to the 1990s.” He said that “the Terminal C space looks like the lounges from the ’90s movie ‘Up in the Air.'”
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The lounge was massive and didn’t feel too crowded. However, Clint said he felt a bit ripped off paying for a one-day pass because the food offerings were pretty grim.
You’ll find reheated soups, cheese cubes, carrots, celery, a spinach dip and some prepackaged side salads. There are also apples and oranges wrapped in cellophane.
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Note that American Airlines has upgraded the food offerings at its lounges since our visits, so you may have some better choices on your next visit.
The trays of cookies are always a hit.
Honorable mention goes to the chef bar as well, where you can get guacamole and chips during certain hours of the day.
The other thing people like about this lounge is the bar, which is always bustling. In fact, there are complaints that the lines at the bar can be exceedingly long, though that wasn’t the case when Clint was there.
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Service wasn’t especially friendly, but the agents at the check-in counter were nice. If you like space, this is the lounge for you, with multiple seating areas and styles of seats.
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There is also a large business center with private booths for working and even a printer with a fax machine (I love the ’90s!). We do love the Eames-style lounge chairs, though the rest of the furniture is pretty dated.
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“I’d skip this lounge next time, and head instead to the one in Terminal D — American’s premium lounge offering, and a nicer experience overall,” Clint said.
American Airlines Admirals Club (between B3 and B4)
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There’s another Admirals Club in Terminal B between gates B3 and B4. This lounge is near where the walkway from Terminal D reaches Terminal B. If you’re looking for tucked-away, quiet cubicles to work in, the Terminal B Admirals Club may provide just what you need.
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The rest of the seating is in one large room with a raised ceiling; although, the seating feels packed in, and the space is rather dark.
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There’s a bar at the end of the large room. The drink options are similar to what you’d find in most Admirals Clubs — plenty of house drinks to choose from, as well as some premium options that carry a surcharge.
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Just before you get to the bar, there’s a selection of snacks in a corner — the same snacks Clint and Katie reported above when they visited other DFW Admirals Clubs, for the most part. There was also a make-your-own taco bar with tortillas, ground beef, beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream at this lounge when Katie last visited in June 2022.
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There is Wi-Fi in the lounge, as well as spacious bathrooms and several conference rooms available to rent. However, you should know that there’s no kids’ room.
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Like Clint with the Terminal C Admirals Club, Katie would recommend skipping the Terminal B Admirals Club in favor of the one in Terminal D (or the Centurion Lounge, American Flagship Lounge or Capital One Lounge, if you have access to any of these).
Related: A tour of the new technology-heavy passenger gates at DFW
American Airlines Flagship Lounge (between D21 and D22)
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The American Airlines Flagship Lounge in Dallas is in Terminal D between gates D21 and D22, adjacent to the Capital One Lounge.
The lounge is huge (23,000 square feet) and has many different types of seating. Near the entrance, you’ll find the buffet and a variety of tables and counters appropriate for eating or working. Katie says she particularly enjoys the counters by the window, which offer views of the tarmac.
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Speaking of the buffet, American’s Flagship Lounges offer a buffet of similar quality to Amex Centurion lounges but with a much wider variety. You’ll find sushi before the flights to Asia depart, and Katie loved the housemade chips. The buffet is designed for travelers to have a full meal, not just a snack.
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There’s also a huge drink selection — and it’s all self-serve (besides the Champagne station, which is usually staffed). Whether you want to drink coffee, sparkling water, wine, Champagne or a mixed drink, it’s all available here.
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Walking farther into the lounge, you’ll find quads of chairs by the windows, the Flagship First Dining room, a counter of workstations with dividers between the seats, a staffed customer service desk, shower rooms, bathrooms, a snack bar, a video room and a quiet room.
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Whether you want to take a nap, relax or work, you’ll likely find a spot that works well for you. And best of all, there are power outlets at almost every seat in the lounge.
Katie says she has trouble choosing between the Capital One Lounge and American’s Flagship Lounge when flying through Dallas. She gives the Flagship Lounge a slight edge since it has better working space, self-serve drinks and a wider variety of food. But it’s much more feasible for most travelers to access the Capital One Lounge than the Flagship Lounge.
How to get access to the American Airlines Flagship Lounge
Unlike other lounges discussed in this story, there’s no way to get American Airlines Flagship Lounge access as a credit card benefit.
But, you can purchase access for $150 or 15,000 AAdvantage miles per person at open Flagship Lounge locations if space permits. You can only purchase a single-visit pass if you are 21 years of age or older and are traveling the same day on a flight marketed or operated by American, or marketed and operated by any Oneworld airline.
You may also have access when flying on select first- or business-class tickets. American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska MileagePlan elite members have access when traveling on select itineraries, while other Oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members get access before and after any same-day flight marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld airline. The Flagship Lounge access policies are nuanced, so check out the specifics on American’s website.
Finally, note that Flagship First Dining is an even more exclusive perk than Flagship Lounge access. So, don’t get these two exclusive perks confused.
Related: American introduces a new business-class fare that includes first-class perks
Minute Suites (near D23 and A39)
Minute Suites aren’t a traditional airport lounge, but there are two locations at DFW if you need a quiet, private place away from the gate to take a nap, make a call, nurse a baby or just stream something on your device without distractions.
Food and beverages aren’t included here, but basic prepackaged beverages, chips, granola bars and similar are available for purchase; prices range from $2 to $4 for most selections. You can access items either at the front desk or via the minibar in your private room.
Summer found the Minute Suites delivered on the promise of some quiet, private space. However, she also said the space felt a little dark and dated — not somewhere you’d want to hang out for hours on end unless you need a nap or privacy away from the crowds.
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How to get access to Minute Suites
You can pay $65 for one hour of quiet in the Minute Suites, with additional 15-minute periods costing $15 each. Nursing and pumping mothers can get a free 30-minute visit.
However, anyone with a Priority Pass card — available with many premium credit cards — can enjoy an hour at Minute Suites for no extra charge, with additional hours available at a discounted rate. Up to three guests can enjoy the same suite as the Priority Pass member at no charge.
Related: Best Priority Pass lounges in the US
There are two Minute Suites locations at DFW, one each in Terminals A (near A39) and D (near D23).
The Club DFW (near D27)
The Club DFW is a Priority Pass option in Terminal D. It’s a small lounge with three seating areas: a bar/buffet area, a quiet room and an “outdoor” area that has a view of the terminal. The bar area was very crowded during a midday visit in December 2021, while the quiet room had plenty of open seating.
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As for food options, there was a buffet area near the check-in counter with a variety of breakfast options, as well as coffee, juice and soft drinks. When we visited, the buffet wasn’t self-serve, so travelers needed to ask a buffet attendant to make a plate for them. Unfortunately, there were no to-go options.
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There is a bar too, which has a variety of beer, wine and liquor options.
My only major issue with The Club was the check-in time. It took over five minutes for an attendant to greet the growing line of patrons waiting to enter with Priority Pass cards. Chalk this up to the lounge being short-staffed that day.
How to get access to The Club DFW
You can access The Club with a Priority Pass membership or pay a daily rate for access. When we visited, access was $33 per day, which was advertised as a 25% discount on the standard daily rate. However, The Club DFW is now selling single visits online for $60.
Finally, note that The Club DFW only allows access at most three hours before your flight’s scheduled departure.
American Express Centurion Lounge (near D12)
The American Express Centurion Lounge at DFW is in Terminal D and is one of the larger Amex lounges around, having benefited from a space upgrade a few years ago.
As is true with many Amex lounges, there was a long line to get into the lounge when we stopped by, although luckily we didn’t have to join a waitlist.
Seating is plentiful around the lounge, although seats fill up quickly during peak periods. You’ll find couches, tables and high-tops scattered around the lounge. While there are no tarmac views, you do get a sweeping view of the inside of the terminal.
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Everything in the lounge was what you’d expect from an Amex Centurion Lounge if you’ve been to one in the past. There was a large buffet, which included favorites like scrambled eggs, pancakes and granola for breakfast. There were also self-serve espresso and water machines around the lounge. However, there were no takeaway food options when we visited.
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How to get access to the American Express Centurion Lounge
You can access Amex Centurion Lounges with The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. Eligible Platinum Card members will receive 10 visits per card per year to the Delta Sky Club or to Grab and Go when traveling on a same-day Delta-operated flight.
The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card also provide Centurion Lounge access when the cardholder is flying on a Delta-operated flight booked with a U.S.-issued American Express charge or credit card.
Related: Your complete guide to Amex Centurion Lounges
There are new limits on the number of lounge access visits you get in a year with select cards (unless you spend more than $75,000 in a calendar year on the cards).
Be Relax Spas (near B28 and D21)
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There are two Be Relax Spas: One is in Terminal B near Gate B28, and the other is in Terminal D, next to Gate D21 on the right-hand side after 7-Eleven.
However, the Be Relax Spa isn’t a typical lounge. Instead, it’s a location where you get a spa service and then leave. The Priority Pass website states that you can get one of the following complimentary treatments during your visit:
- Be Back 30-minute massage
- Be Back 15-minute massage plus aromatherapy and oxygen
- Head Up on lounger 10-minute massage plus aromatherapy and oxygen
- Be Feet on lounger 10-minute massage plus aromatherapy and oxygen
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When Katie visited the B Terminal location in June 2022, the spa staff originally told her that only the massage chairs were available through Priority Pass. But when she specifically asked about the foot and head massages mentioned on the Priority Pass website, the staff member said the location wasn’t offering foot massages because the chair was broken. And it would be a two-hour wait for a head massage.
Katie said the wait wasn’t an issue, so the staff asked her to write her name, desired treatment, flight boarding time and phone number on a sheet of paper. About 90 minutes later, she got a call asking if she’d still like to get a treatment with her Priority Pass benefit.
Once at the Be Relax Spa, the staff swiped her Priority Pass card, led her to a massage chair and asked her to remove her shoes. The staff member warned her that some people find the massage chair too rough, saying to speak up if she wanted him to turn off the chair. Then, the staff member turned on the massage chair and gave Katie a 10-minute head massage.
The head massage was relaxing, and unlike other massage chairs she’d tried, this one didn’t leave her feeling bruised. After experiencing the massage chair, she’d be more likely to try the 30-minute massage chair session on a subsequent visit instead of waiting for a head or foot massage.
Before you visit, check the hours on the Be Relax Spa website, as they may be shorter in reality than the Priority Pass website or app would lead you to believe. For example, when Katie visited in June 2022, the spa closed at 6 p.m., even though the Priority Pass website said the spa would be open until 9 p.m.
How to get access to the Be Relax Spa
You can pay for spa services at the Be Relax Spa based on the stated menu of prices. But, if you have a Priority Pass membership that isn’t from an Amex card — since Priority Passes from American Express cards only cover typical lounge visits — you can choose from a selection of complimentary offerings as a benefit of your Priority Pass visit.
Related: You can now get a free massage with your Priority Pass membership at more airports
United Club (between E6 and E7)
Terminal D has the widest array of lounge options at DFW. But if you find yourself in Terminal E, you still have choices.
One option is the United Club, which is at the smaller and more basic level of United Clubs. However, it has a few different seating areas, a bar and a couple of small private rooms to take calls or work.
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The day Summer visited this lounge, it got pretty busy for the available space. And the food options — such as vegetable soup and a platter of corn dog nuggets — were not the most appetizing, especially after she’d seen what was on offer at the Capital One Lounge.
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If you’re looking for a lounge option in this terminal, the United Club can do the trick — as long as you come in with tempered expectations for the offerings and amenities.
How to get access to the United Club
The United Club℠ Card (see rates and fees) includes unlimited United Club visits when you’re flying with United or other Star Alliance partners after reaching Premier Gold status or spending $50,000 per calendar year. Other United cobranded credit cards, like the United℠ Business Card (see rates and fees), include two United Club one-time passes per year, which you can use when flying on a United-operated flight and after reaching Premier Gold status or by spending $50,000 on purchases per calendar year.
Premium-cabin passengers, Star Alliance Gold members, active U.S. military personnel, Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members and Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer members may also have access when flying on select itineraries. See this page on United’s website for more details.
One-time passes are available (if the lounge isn’t too busy) for $59.
Related: How to get United Club lounge access: From credit cards to paid memberships
Gameway (near E16 and near B42)
While Gameway isn’t quite a lounge, it still offers an entertaining way to pass the time between flights. There are two Gameway locations: one in Terminal E (which Summer visited) and another in Terminal B near Gate 42.
The Terminal E Gameway location offers almost two dozen stations, each with a PlayStation 4 Pro loaded with a variety of games. There are also snacks, candy and bottled beverages available.
How to get access to Gameway
You can pay $17.99 for a half hour, $27 for an hour or $45 for unlimited time at Gameway.
Or you can get in “for free.”
The Priority Pass membership you may already have available to you — via credit cards such as the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and Citi Prestige® Card (no longer open for new applicants) — provides not only two hours of gaming but also one beverage and two included snacks.
The information for the Citi Prestige has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
The Priority Pass memberships available through American Express cards aren’t eligible for restaurant use, even when those issued by other banks are. The same is true for options like Gameway. So be sure to produce a Priority Pass membership from the right credit card.
Delta Sky Club (between E10 and E11)
Also in the E gates is the Delta Sky Club. The lounge is surprisingly large for a Sky Club at a non-Delta hub, with a bar, buffet area and two seating areas. One seating area is right behind the bar, with sweeping tarmac views that make for great planespotting.
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There are also plenty of chairs toward the front of the lounge, although this area is a bit dark, especially in the early morning.
There are a wide variety of seating options, including large comfy chairs for lounging, tables and chairs for work and high-top seating ideal for enjoying a preflight beverage. The morning we visited this lounge, it was relatively busy, but there were plenty of open seats for relaxing.
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Food and beverage offerings were standard for a Delta SkyClub — snacks and light eats like packaged sandwiches (for takeaway), fruit, salad and chips. You can grab a drink at the bar or enjoy coffee and espresso beverages from the automatic espresso machine at the front of the lounge.
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How to get access to the Delta Sky Club
One popular way to access the Delta Sky Club is by using an Amex Platinum or Amex Business Platinum card. Both cards offer Sky Club access for cardholders with a same-day Delta boarding pass (limited to 15 annual visits from Feb. 1, 2025).
The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card both provide Sky Club memberships. Reserve Card Members receive 15 visits per year to the Delta Sky Club as a baseline; to earn an unlimited number of visits annually, you must equal or exceed $75,000 in eligible purchases on the card in the calendar year preceding.
Delta Diamond Medallion members can also select a Delta Sky Club membership as an annual Choice Benefit.
Plaza Premium Lounge (near E31)
The Plaza Premium Lounge is in Terminal E near Gate E31. Katie visited this lounge in June 2022 shortly after Capital One added Plaza Premium lounge access for select cardmembers.
The lounge itself is very small, consisting of just one room the size of a small airport restaurant. When Katie visited, it was relatively full, so she opted to sit at the bar.
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The complimentary house drink menu is relatively extensive. Two beers are on tap (Coors Light and Lone Star), so Katie chose a Lone Star in memory of her time living in Texas.
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The food, on the other hand, is lacking compared with other Plaza Premium lounges (and with the Capital One and Centurion lounges at DFW). There’s a self-serve snack area with oranges, bagged pretzels, cookies and apples on one side of the bar. And there are some self-serve cold foods on the other side of the bar, as well as a hot meal of the day and soup to order. During Katie’s visit, the hot meal of the day was slow-cooked roast beef and smashed red potatoes.
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There is no bathroom or kids’ room in the lounge. There is Wi-Fi, but you’ll need to get an activation code on a receipt from the reception agent. Only about a quarter of the seating in the lounge offers access to power outlets.
Katie overheard another guest saying, “I’m heading to the Centurion Lounge — I was expecting a bit more here.” And she agrees, noting she’d likely only visit again if she could do so for free using a card benefit, and if she was departing from Terminal E on a short layover.
How to get access to the Plaza Premium Lounge
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You can pay $25 for a “limited access” one-hour pass or $50 for a full-access three-hour pass. (The electronic board outside the lounge also advertised a $45 three-hour pass.) But unless you’re very hungry or thirsty, I wouldn’t recommend paying these rates.
Luckily, select Capital One cardholders can now access Plaza Premium lounges free of charge. However, if you have a Capital One card that only allows a set number of lounge visits per year, such as the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, you may not want to burn your visits at this Plaza Premium Lounge.
Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders also get complimentary access to this Plaza Premium Lounge.
Related: Plaza Premium introduces a $59 lounge subscription, but is it a good deal?
Bottom line/Which lounge at DFW is the best?
Which is the best lounge?
It’s hard to be totally objective since everyone may be different. I love the American Express Centurion Lounge, for example, but some might think it’s too crowded.
And this isn’t even an exhaustive list of DFW lounge options. For example, we didn’t visit the Gameway in Terminal B, the Minutes Suites in Terminal B or the Admirals Clubs in Terminal A or Terminal E, as these are all lounge types we visited in other DFW terminals.
In short, DFW has a lot of lounges that you can access, most simply by having select premium travel rewards cards.
If you want to stay close to your gate or have Flagship Lounge access, the lounge for your respective airline might be your best bet. But if you’re near the D gates — or have a long layover and can hop over — you can enjoy higher-end food and drink at lounges offered by credit card companies like American Express and Capital One.
Most of us agreed that the Capital One Lounge currently offers the best overall experience, with less crowding and more high-quality dining options to either eat in or take to go. However, the right lounge for your specific visit will depend on your priorities, what cards are in your wallet, what elite statuses you hold and the demand for lounge space on that day.
Craving lounge access? Check out our article on the best cards for airport lounges, including The Platinum Card from American Express and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. That way, on that next layover, you can live it up playing video games, planespotting from the bar or taking a nap — all at no additional cost to you.
PEOPLE ALSO ASK ABOUT DFW LOUNGES
Is there an American Airlines lounge at DFW?
Yes. There are five American Airlines Admirals Clubs at DFW and a separate American Airlines Flagship Lounge.
Which DFW Admirals Club is the best?
TPG likes the Flagship Lounge at DFW the best, but it’s not easy to access. Some of us actually spend more time in the sprawling Admirals Club in Terminal C, though it’s a bit dated. Others prefer the more modern Admirals Club in Terminal D.
Does DFW have a Centurion Lounge?
Yes, DFW has a Centurion Lounge in Terminal D, near gate D12.
What terminal is the Capital One Lounge at DFW in?
The Capital One Lounge at DFW is in Terminal D, near Gate D22.
How do I get into the lounges at DFW?
You can see the entry requirements for each lounge above, but here’s a quick summary:
- Admirals Clubs: Travel in business or first class on most international flights, hold the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®, or buy your way in.
- Flagship Lounge: Travel in Flagship First Class or hold Concierge Key status.
- American Express Centurion Lounge: Hold one of the Platinum cards.
- Capital One Lounge: Have the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or get a pass from one of the other Capital One lounges that offer a few passes per year. You can also pay for entry.
- Priority Pass lounges: Hold a credit card that comes with Priority Pass or have a membership.
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