Chase Opens Expansive New Sapphire Lounge at DFW with Unique Whiskey Bar
We're seeing credit card issuers invest in airport lounges like never before, including Amex Centurion Lounges , Capital One Lounges , and Chase Sapphire Lounges . Chase in particular has been doing an impressive job with the pace at which it's opening lounges. Over three years ago, we learned how a Chase Sapphire Lounge would be coming to DFW. There's now an update, as this lounge is open as of today, and it looks quite special, and like it might be one of the best in the network. I can't wait to check it out! Basics of the new Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW Today (Thursday, July 16, 2026), a Chase Sapphire Lounge is opening at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW). The lounge is located in Terminal D, near gate D25, above the concourse (all terminals at the airport are connected airside). The lounge is open daily from 5AM until 10PM. The split-level lounge is roughly 18,000 square feet, so it's one of the larger locations in the network, just slightly smaller than the locations in New York LaGuardia (LGA) and Philadelphia (PHL) . The Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW is described as capturing "the vibrant duality of Dallas and Fort Worth," "blending modern sophistication with western heritage into every thoughtfully designed detail." In terms of amenities, the lounge features: A dedicated whiskey lounge, with guided pairings and a custom barrel selection Chef-curated dining from Encina (a Bishop Arts District restaurant), with local beverage partnerships including Fort Worth's Cherry Coffee A dedicated wellness zone with Face Haus facials, shower rooms, and resting pods A signature bar with a wine list from Parcelle, along with signature and regionally inspired cocktails Flexible working spaces with varied seating, movable laptop tables, and sapphire-blue tiled fireplace Peloton stretches and meditations available on guests' phones and tablets, which will be rolling out to all lounges A kids room and private nursing room Below you can find some pictures that Chase has shared of the new lounge. With this lounge now opening, that means the two Chase Sapphire Lounges officially in the pipeline are in Los Angeles (LAX) and Miami (MIA) . Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW entrance Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW seating Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW seating Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW seating Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW seating Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW whiskey lounge Chase Sapphire Lounge entry requirements As a reminder, here are the entry requirements for all Chase Sapphire Lounges: Those with a Priority Pass™ Select membership through the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card ( learn more ) can access the lounge an unlimited number of times, with up to two complimentary guests; this also applies to those with the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card , which is no longer open to new applicants Those with a Priority Pass™ Select membership issued through any other means can access any Chase Sapphire Lounge in the United States once per calendar year at no additional cost (that's one visit across all lounges, not per lounge), and guests aren't complimentary; subsequent visits, as well as guests, will be charged an entry fee of $75 If you don't have a Priority Pass™ Select membership, you can outright buy access to the lounge for $100 per person per visit, subject to availability Chase Sapphire Lounges are only accessible within three hours of departure, unless you're connecting, in which case you can access it earlier DFW now has the credit card lounge trifecta, and more! DFW is the latest airport to get lounges from all three credit card issuers. It's the third airport where that's the case, as Las Vegas (LAS) and New York Kennedy (JFK) also have lounges from all issuers. I guess one could argue that New York LaGuardia (LGA) has it as well, if you want to count the Capital One Landing as a lounge , rather than as an airport dining concept. Now, I'd argue this will be the all-around strongest lounge setup all three credit card issuers have at any one airport. That's because the lounges in Las Vegas aren't great, while the lounges at New York Kennedy are quite limiting, given that they're all in Terminal 4, and terminals aren't connected airside there. It even goes beyond that. Not only does DFW Terminal D now also have a Plaza Premium Lounge , but it also has the United States' first Plaza Premium First Lounge location, for those looking for an even more elevated experience (at a cost). So talk about being spoiled with choice, and being able to go on a "lounge crawl" (well, assuming there aren't waitlists to get in). DFW now has lounges from three card issuers Bottom line A Chase Sapphire Lounge is opening as of today in Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW). The split-level lounge takes up roughly 18,000 square feet, and has some unique features, including a first-ever whiskey lounge concept. DFW Terminal D is now quite the lounge powerhouse, between this, the Amex Centurion Lounge, the Capital One Lounge, the Plaza Premium First Lounge, etc. What do you make of the new Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW?
