This Major U.S. Airport Is Getting a Brand-new Lounge — What to Know

British Airways will debut a whole new concept.

By Stella Shon Stella Shon

Stella Shon is an aviation news writer. Her work has been featured in publications including The Points Guy, USA Today, and others. Globetrotting more than 100,000 miles every year, she loves flying new airlines and scoping out remodeled airports. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on September 19, 2024

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British Airways plans to open a club lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA) in 2025, debuting a brand-new location for premium passengers.

The expansive space, which will span almost 13,000 square feet once complete, will be located on the fourth floor of MIA’s Concourse E satellite terminal. This new lounge will showcase a “new lounge design concept” and ideally be positioned near the carrier’s operating gates, a British Airways spokesperson confirmed to Travel + Leisure. 

In the meantime, premium class British Airways fliers can visit the American Airlines Admirals Club before departure, including the Flagship First lounge in Concourse D. Once the new British Airways lounge opens in Concourse E, travelers can enjoy an elevated experience — and a significantly shorter walk to their gate. 

As the largest European airline in the Oneworld alliance, British Airways facilitates travel via Miami from its partners, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Earlier this summer, Alaska began selling British Airways fares directly on its website through an expanded partnership agreement. Likewise, select Oneworld elite status members are expected to have access to the new British Airways lounge.

The news of this lounge comes as the major European carrier has announced plans for its largest transatlantic flying schedule next summer — with more than 400 services from the U.S. during the peak travel season. From Miami alone, British Airways will operate a twice-daily service on an Airbus A380 to London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) year-round in 2025 — supplemented by American Airlines’ existing once-daily service.

More broadly across its U.S. network, British Airways plans to revamp existing lounges from popular gateway cities, including Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). While the carrier hasn’t shared too many details just yet, fliers can look forward to improved food, drink, and amenities when the overhauled spaces open throughout the coming year.