New British Airways Lounge Opens in Miami

Updated: October 10, 2025, 7:21am CDT

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Miami’s New British Airways Lounge
Lounge Amenities
How To Access the British Airways Miami Lounge
Final Thoughts

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A new premium lounge is open for guests at Miami International Airport (MIA).

We first learned about this British Airways lounge in 2023, but the news went silent for a long period between then and now. However, the airline is opening doors to a new lounge in Miami and Dubai today, including some great views, quality amenities, and even an exclusive dining experience for those flying in first class.

Let’s take a closer look at the new Miami lounge.

Miami’s New British Airways Lounge

The design of Miami’s British Airways lounge has a different look and feel than what frequent BA lounge visitors are accustomed to experiencing. This new lounge design concept includes lots of windows for planespotting and for letting in natural light.

British Airways New Miami Lounge central bar and seating — Seating near the lounge’s bar. Image Credit: British Airways

The lounge is located in the Miami airport‘s Concourse E, found directly above the departure gate BA uses at the airport.

In terms of size, the space measures approximately 13,000 square feet, which should be more than enough to welcome British Airways‘ premium passengers and elite status holders before returning to London. The lounge can hold up to 220 guests.

British Airways New Miami Lounge view up steps to bar — The privacy area within the lounge. Image Credit: British Airways

Presently, eligible British Airways passengers also have access to Miami’s American Airlines Flagship Lounge, which may lead to questioning the need for a dedicated British Airways lounge.

However, in winter months, BA operates 2 daily A380 services between London and Miami, which means a potential total number of passengers of just shy of 1,000.

While only 111 passengers per flight (those flying in first and business class) would definitely have lounge access, many of those flying economy or premium economy may also be eligible for access, due to their British Airways Club elite status or Oneworld status. That makes a clear case for a separate lounge for British Airways passengers.

While British Airways did have a lounge in Miami from 1999 to 2007, that ended when British Airways moved out of Terminal D (where the lounge was located).

Lounge Amenities

British Airways’ new lounges in Miami and Dubai are debuting a new lounge concept, created in partnership with the design firm Gensler. Future lounges should echo these elements, which draw “inspiration from the airline’s heritage and the character of each destination, the spaces are designed to feel welcoming, intuitive, and restorative, creating moments of calm, connection, and delight for customers.”

Guests are also encouraged to “look up” for surprising moments in the lounges, such as Miami’s floor mural that, when viewed in the mirrored ceiling, says “London Calling.” Additional amenities include Art Deco design and large windows for views across the airfield — including from the full-service bar.

British Airways New Miami Lounge bar — Grab drinks with a view. Image Credit: British Airways

The lounge’s layout features 5 distinct zones: the bar, a dining space, focus pods, and a lowered, central lounge area with partitions to create privacy. There are also 2 shower suites and striped bathrooms that recall deck chairs on Miami Beach.

British Airways New Miami Lounge striped bathrooms — Beach chair-themed washrooms. Image Credit: British Airways

The self-serve dining area offers locally sourced dishes and seasonal Miami offerings — though with a British twist.

Those flying in first class, however, can visit the Concorde Dining Room for à la carte dining with personalized service and elevated offerings, including Wagyu steaks and roasted scallops, along with champagne, sparkling wines, and more.

British Airways New Miami Lounge Concorde dining room — Inside the first-class dining area. Image Credit: British Airways

How To Access the British Airways Miami Lounge

The new lounge is available to those traveling in business and first class. It’s also accessible if you have Silver status or higher in British Airways Club. Moreover, those with Oneworld Sapphire status and higher can enter.

There’s also a potential positive here for Priority Pass members. That’s because multiple British Airways lounges in the U.S. participate in Priority Pass, meaning those flying with any airline — not just British Airways — could have a new lounge option in Miami’s Concourse E before their upcoming flights.

Hot Tip:

British Airways’ A380s feature the airline’s exclusive first-class cabin. It doesn’t have to break the bank to experience it for yourself, either, thanks to these ways that you upgrade your next British Airways flight.

Final Thoughts

British Airways is making significant investments to enhance the passenger experience for those traveling in premium cabins and elite status holders in Miami. This lounge also may become accessible to Priority Pass members, though this remains to be seen.

The new Miami lounge should help with overcrowding at AA’s lounges, and it looks incredible. As of October 10, 2025, the lounge is open for guests.