Aug 10, 2019, 5:17 pm
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Guide to the Escape Lounges (pay-per-use, USA and UK)
Link to Escape Lounges web page
There are several threads in this forum about specific lounges. Advanced search for titles only, results as threads, keyword escape.
Locations as of August 2019
Guests and children: Children aged 0-23 months permitted free of charge. Children aged 24 months and older pay the standard entry price.
FlyerTalker Reviews of Escape Lounges
dhuey: I'm a regular at the OAK and MSP locations, and a big fan of both. The food offerings are exceptionally good, decent beverage choices, and the lounges are seldom overcrowded (though I hear OAK gets crowded before Norwegian flights.) The staffs at both are unusually friendly -- especially OAK. Part of what makes the OAK lounge so nice is how otherwise unpleasant OAK Terminal 1 is.
LegalTender: I've recently visited both BDL and PVD and was granted $30 entry with Priority Pass. Very nice lounges, particularly the food. Three-hour limit (they ask your flight number and confirm departure time). John Carlson is manager of both and is aware of the PP discount. Staffs are very welcoming.
Link to Escape Lounges web page
There are several threads in this forum about specific lounges. Advanced search for titles only, results as threads, keyword escape.
Locations as of August 2019
USA LOUNGES
BDL - Bradley International Airport - Post Security near Gate 1.
GSP - Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport - airside in Concourse B.
MSP - Minneapolis Saint-Paul International Airport - Terminal 1 Mezzanine level, above the entrance to Concourse E.
OAK - Oakland International Airport - Terminal 1, across from Gate 9, between G ates 8 and 8A .
ONT - Ontario International Airport Terminal 2 -
ONT - Ontario International Airport Terminal 4 - past Gate 410, between Gates 410 and 411
PHX - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 4 - Concourse B across from Gate B22
PVD - Providence International Airport -
RNO - Reno-Tahoe International Airport - Airside inside B-C connector.
SMF - Sacramento International Airport - Terminal A airside. After the Security Checkpoint, turn left; the lounge is located next to Gate A10.
SMF - Sacramento International Airport - Terminal B airside. After the Security Checkpoint, the lounge is located immediately on the left side.
Access: “We welcome passengers travelling on business or pleasure from any airline and any ticket class.” Escape Lounges are available for $45 per person access at the desk, $40 online advance purchase in the USA. Access limited to three hours. Some service items such as premium drinks may require additional fees. US locations are cashless only. Groups larger than six are only allowed by special arrangement.
Guests and children: Children aged 0-23 months permitted free of charge. Children aged 24 months and older pay the standard entry price.
American Express Platinum cardholders “receive complimentary access to all U.S. Escape Lounges, and may bring up to two guests. To enter the U.S. Escape Lounges, simply present your American Express Platinum Card, a same-day boarding pass and valid government issued I.D. to the front desk. U.S. Locations of Escape Lounge are part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection SM.” Link
Pets: No. Service Animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act only allowed.
BDL - Bradley International Airport - Post Security near Gate 1.
GSP - Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport - airside in Concourse B.
MSP - Minneapolis Saint-Paul International Airport - Terminal 1 Mezzanine level, above the entrance to Concourse E.
OAK - Oakland International Airport - Terminal 1, across from Gate 9, between G ates 8 and 8A .
ONT - Ontario International Airport Terminal 2 -
ONT - Ontario International Airport Terminal 4 - past Gate 410, between Gates 410 and 411
PHX - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 4 - Concourse B across from Gate B22
PVD - Providence International Airport -
RNO - Reno-Tahoe International Airport - Airside inside B-C connector.
SMF - Sacramento International Airport - Terminal A airside. After the Security Checkpoint, turn left; the lounge is located next to Gate A10.
SMF - Sacramento International Airport - Terminal B airside. After the Security Checkpoint, the lounge is located immediately on the left side.
Access: “We welcome passengers travelling on business or pleasure from any airline and any ticket class.” Escape Lounges are available for $45 per person access at the desk, $40 online advance purchase in the USA. Access limited to three hours. Some service items such as premium drinks may require additional fees. US locations are cashless only. Groups larger than six are only allowed by special arrangement.
Guests and children: Children aged 0-23 months permitted free of charge. Children aged 24 months and older pay the standard entry price.
American Express Platinum cardholders “receive complimentary access to all U.S. Escape Lounges, and may bring up to two guests. To enter the U.S. Escape Lounges, simply present your American Express Platinum Card, a same-day boarding pass and valid government issued I.D. to the front desk. U.S. Locations of Escape Lounge are part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection SM.” Link
Pets: No. Service Animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act only allowed.
UK LOUNGES
United Kingdom (Part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection via Priority Pass.)
EMA - East Midlands International Airport after the shopping area, opposite Gate 17.
MAN - Manchester International Airport Terminal 1 - Follow the signs for 'Premium Lounges' along the walkway just before 'Dixons‘ and take the stairs or elevator to the Executive Lounge level where the Escape lounge is located.
MAN - Manchester International Airport Terminal 2 - Turn left and pass 'Spinning Jenny' to the stairs located opposite Gate 209. Take the stairs up to where the lounge is located. Lift access is also available to the lounge opposite Gate 209.
MAN - Manchester International Airport Terminal 3 - Turn left, pass 'Dixons' and take the elevator or stairs on the left hand side to Level 3. The lounge is located before the main Duty Free Shops adjacent to the 'BA Executive Lounge'.
STN - Stansted International Airport - The entrance to the lounge is located between Coast to Coast and Pret A Manger in T1.
Access:
“We welcome passengers travelling on business or pleasure from any airline and any ticket class.” UK Lounges Ł30 at the door, Ł25 advance purchase. Access is limited to three hours. Some service items such as premium drinks may require additional fees. UK locations accept cash and credit cards.
“We welcome passengers travelling on business or pleasure from any airline and any ticket class. We also accept passengers from DragonPass, Diners Club, Holiday Extras, Lounge Pass, Lounge Club, Lounge Key and Priority Pass – with access to each of our airport lounges subject to availability on the day of arrival. Pre-booking using these cards is not possible.” Check with your lounge program for further information about access provided to Escape Lounges.
Note: In the UK only, you can request a loyalty card to be stamped upon access. Collect 7 stamps and we will send you a code to get your 8th visit absolutely free.
United Kingdom (Part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection via Priority Pass.)
EMA - East Midlands International Airport after the shopping area, opposite Gate 17.
MAN - Manchester International Airport Terminal 1 - Follow the signs for 'Premium Lounges' along the walkway just before 'Dixons‘ and take the stairs or elevator to the Executive Lounge level where the Escape lounge is located.
MAN - Manchester International Airport Terminal 2 - Turn left and pass 'Spinning Jenny' to the stairs located opposite Gate 209. Take the stairs up to where the lounge is located. Lift access is also available to the lounge opposite Gate 209.
MAN - Manchester International Airport Terminal 3 - Turn left, pass 'Dixons' and take the elevator or stairs on the left hand side to Level 3. The lounge is located before the main Duty Free Shops adjacent to the 'BA Executive Lounge'.
STN - Stansted International Airport - The entrance to the lounge is located between Coast to Coast and Pret A Manger in T1.
Access:
“We welcome passengers travelling on business or pleasure from any airline and any ticket class.” UK Lounges Ł30 at the door, Ł25 advance purchase. Access is limited to three hours. Some service items such as premium drinks may require additional fees. UK locations accept cash and credit cards.
“We welcome passengers travelling on business or pleasure from any airline and any ticket class. We also accept passengers from DragonPass, Diners Club, Holiday Extras, Lounge Pass, Lounge Club, Lounge Key and Priority Pass – with access to each of our airport lounges subject to availability on the day of arrival. Pre-booking using these cards is not possible.” Check with your lounge program for further information about access provided to Escape Lounges.
Note: In the UK only, you can request a loyalty card to be stamped upon access. Collect 7 stamps and we will send you a code to get your 8th visit absolutely free.
Opening Times “Our opening times are planned around typical flight times. We open bright and early with lounge time varying by location. Please check the individual lounge pages for details.” Link to lounge links page.
Monthly, annual memberships: not available at this time. See UK section for loyalty card information.
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Desk space
Web connected PCs
iPad tablets (US locations only)
Scanning and printing
Power charging points
Complimentary newspapers and magazines
Dedicated library area
Flight display monitor
Wide screen television with news programs
Food and beverages
Buffet with select hot and cold items ; breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner menus
Link to sample lunch menu
Wine including sparkling, beer, sodas, waters; mixed drinks available.
Link to sample beverages menu (PDF)
Showers: no. Lavatories may be outside of lounge space (airport public lavs)
Link to Escape Lounge FAQ
Monthly, annual memberships: not available at this time. See UK section for loyalty card information.
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Desk space
Web connected PCs
iPad tablets (US locations only)
Scanning and printing
Power charging points
Complimentary newspapers and magazines
Dedicated library area
Flight display monitor
Wide screen television with news programs
Food and beverages
Buffet with select hot and cold items ; breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner menus
Link to sample lunch menu
Wine including sparkling, beer, sodas, waters; mixed drinks available.
Link to sample beverages menu (PDF)
Showers: no. Lavatories may be outside of lounge space (airport public lavs)
Link to Escape Lounge FAQ
dhuey: I'm a regular at the OAK and MSP locations, and a big fan of both. The food offerings are exceptionally good, decent beverage choices, and the lounges are seldom overcrowded (though I hear OAK gets crowded before Norwegian flights.) The staffs at both are unusually friendly -- especially OAK. Part of what makes the OAK lounge so nice is how otherwise unpleasant OAK Terminal 1 is.
LegalTender: I've recently visited both BDL and PVD and was granted $30 entry with Priority Pass. Very nice lounges, particularly the food. Three-hour limit (they ask your flight number and confirm departure time). John Carlson is manager of both and is aware of the PP discount. Staffs are very welcoming.
Guide to the Escape Lounge / Lounges (US & UK)
Aug 28, 2017, 7:32 pm
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Guide to the Escape Lounge / Lounges (US & UK)
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Aug 10, 2019, 5:19 pm
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Hi, fellow FlyerTalkers. I added this new guide thread about Escape Lounges today, added a Wikipost so the information can be edited and updated (by any signed in member with 90 posts and 90 days as a member).
Aug 11, 2019, 10:41 am
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Aug 11, 2019, 9:43 pm
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Aug 15, 2019, 6:28 pm
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Think this is a great thread; added that as the UK lounges all participate in Priority Pass, which for the time being remains part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection, so they're also on that list.
The team at OAK is great, but as a regular OAK-RNO commuter, I must say that the food is better in Reno. (For a while they actually had amazing sashimi believe it or not.)
The team at OAK is great, but as a regular OAK-RNO commuter, I must say that the food is better in Reno. (For a while they actually had amazing sashimi believe it or not.)
Aug 15, 2019, 7:36 pm
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I think a lot of us would like to write reviews - does it make sense to keep them in the Wiki note (which BTW is hard to read on mobile sometimes), or should we just convert this thread into a combo review + questions thread? I just wanna check before I write my reviews!
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See this thread: Escape Lounge at FLL
Jun 8, 2022, 5:57 am
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Hi,
Looking at the directions in the Priority Pass app, it looks the directions to the Escape Lounge at MAN T2 have changed. If correct, this would make sense - it's largely and brand new terminal. I'll see if they let me in, Sunday afternoon.
Looking at the directions in the Priority Pass app, it looks the directions to the Escape Lounge at MAN T2 have changed. If correct, this would make sense - it's largely and brand new terminal. I'll see if they let me in, Sunday afternoon.
