Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has opened a new Escape Lounge, located in the airport's Concourse A. Escape Lounge invites anyone with an airline ticket to pay per visit and enjoy an airport lounge experience.
Open to all travelers
The new Escape Lounge at
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is open to all travelers who want to experience premium travel without requiring a first or business class ticket or airline elite status. All passengers can access the lounge for a fee of $29.95 per visit. The lounge is available for pre-booking or turn-up on the day. Notably, passengers can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before entry. Notably, the lounge is a family-friendly space, and children between the ages of 0 and 24 months are allowed free access. American Express Platinum Card and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card holders can enter for free, provided they are traveling on a Delta-marketed flight that day. Additionally, Priority Pass members receive complimentary access to the Escape Lounge at Kansas City International Airport. The US has seen some remarkable airport redevelopments in recent years, with more on the horizon.
Food and amenities
The new lounge is open between 4:30 AM and 9 PM every day. It offers complimentary food and drinks all day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Gluten-free and vegan options are also available on the menu, such as meatless breakfast sausage and roasted potatoes for breakfast or potato and green leaf salad for lunch. The lounge also offers desserts and snacks. Other lounge amenities include an ultra-fast private WiFi, print, scan, and copy service, as well as PressReader access. "Lounge managers and staff have the right to refuse entry or to ask guests to leave at their own discretion. In such cases, a refund would not be offered." Kansas airport has a number of Metrobus, shuttle, and ride-share options for those who choose not to rent a car.
More about Escape Lounges
Escape Lounge is a lounge operator initially based in the United Kingdom. In 2015, it expanded to the United States and now has locations in 17 airports across the US. According to the operator, new airport lounges are coming soon at Tulsa International Airport (TUL), Portland International Airport (PDX), and Luis Muñoz Marín Airport (SJU) in Puerto Rico. Entrance fees across different airport locations vary between $30 and $45 per entry. According to the airport lounge operator, one of the most popular Escape Lounges in the United States is located at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) in Florida. In addition to the US, the airport lounge operator has set its sights on the Australian market. New lounges are coming soon at Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Cairns Airport (CNS), as per the company's official website. The UK Escape Lounges can also be found at Manchester Airport's (MAN) Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bristol Airport (BRS). In May 2025, the company will open a new lounge at Edinburg Airport (EDI). The Escape Lounge at East Midlands Airport will be reopened in April 2025. The solitary lounge at London's Stansted airport in Essex offers a welcome respite from the terminal waiting area.
