Capital One Opens 5 New Airport Lounges in Q1 2026
Capital One has opened five new airport lounges in Q1 2026, doubling its lounge footprint:
New locations (opened Q1 2026): - JFK Terminal 4 — New York - SFO Terminal 1 — San Francisco - LAX Terminal 6 — Los Angeles - ORD Terminal 3 — Chicago - MIA Concourse J — Miami
Existing locations: - DFW, DCA, IAH, DEN, PHX
What Venture X cardholders get: - Unlimited free visits (cardholder + 2 guests) - Full-service restaurant with complimentary dishes - Premium cocktails and wine - Shower suites - High-speed WiFi and work pods - Relaxation rooms
How it compares: Capital One Lounges consistently rank above Priority Pass lounges for food quality and ambiance. The unlimited guest policy (2 free guests vs. Amex Centurion's stricter policy) makes them family-friendly.
Bottom line: With 10 locations in major hubs, Capital One Lounges now offer meaningful coverage for domestic travelers. The Venture X ($395/year with $300 travel credit = net $95) remains the best value premium travel card in part because of this lounge network.
