British Airways lounges provide a comfortable airport experience to travelers looking for a place to relax, enjoy some food, and freshen up before their flight. This rings even more true for travelers visiting the British Airways first class lounges, or the luxurious Concorde Room.
It may seem strange for the flagship carrier of the U.K. to have such a large lounge presence in the U.S., but luckily for British Airways and Oneworld flyers, the carrier operated 16 lounges across 9 U.S. airport locations.
This post provides a complete list of every British Airways lounge location in the U.S., along with an overview of the lounge’s location within the airport, operating hours, general amenities, and how you can access them.
Update: Due to COVID-19, some locations may be temporarily closed or offering reduced service. Visit Oneworld’s airport lounge locator for a detailed list of open lounges.
British Airways Lounges
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
British Airways Galleries Club Lounge
Location: Terminal E, fourth floor, step and elevator access opposite gate E11, after security
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink service, shower facilities, business center
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
British Airways Executive Club at Houston’s IAH. Image Credit: British AirwaysBritish Airways Galleries Club Lounge
Location: Terminal D, near gate D9, after security
Hours: Daily from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink service, shower facilities, business center
British Airways Galleries First Lounge
Location: Terminal D, near gate D9, after security
Hours: Daily from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink service, shower facilities, business center
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
British Airways Concorde Lounge at New York’s JFK. Image Credit: British AirwaysBritish Airways Concorde Room
Location: Terminal 7, after security
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Guest Access: No guest allowed unless you are a Concorde Room cardholder
Select Amenities: Waiter service, pre-flight dining, shower facilities, business center
British Airways Galleries First Lounge
Location: Terminal 7, after security
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Pre-flight dining, shower facilities, business center
British Airways Galleries Club Lounge
Location: Terminal 7, after security
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink service, shower facilities, business center
Note: British Airways’ JFK Terminal 7 lounges are expected to permanently close in December 2022 as British Airways relocates to Terminal 8.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
British Airways Galleries Club Lounge
Location: Terminal B, near gates B50 to B58, after security
Hours: Daily from 3:00 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink service, shower facilities, business center
O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
British Airways Galleries First Lounge
Location: Terminal 5, near gates M11 and M12, after security
Hours: Daily from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Pre-flight dining, shower facilities, business center
British Airways Galleries Club Lounge
Location: Terminal 5, near gates M11 and M12, after security
Hours: Daily from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink service, shower facilities, business center
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
British Airways Galleries First Lounge
Temporarily Closed
Location: Concourse A, after security
Hours: Daily from 2:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Pre-flight dining, shower facilities, business center
British Airways Galleries Club Lounge
Location: Concourse A, after security
Hours: Daily from 2:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink service, shower facilities, business center
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
British Airways Lounge SFO. Image Credit: British AirwaysBritish Airways Galleries Club Lounge
Location: International Terminal, Concourse A, after security
Hours: Daily from 1:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink service, shower facilities, business center
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
British Airways Galleries First Lounge
Location: South Satellite, near gate S10, after security
Hours: Daily from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Pre-flight dining, shower facilities, business center
British Airways Galleries Club Lounge
Location: South Satellite, near gate S10, after security
Hours: Daily from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink service, shower facilities, business center
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
British Airways Galleries Club Lounge
Location: Concourse B, after security
Hours: Daily from 3:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Guest Access: Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald members may bring 1 guest into the lounge (guest must be traveling with British Airways or a Oneworld partner)
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink service, a la carte option, shower facilities, business center
British Airways Lounge Food & Drink Options
British Airways Galleries First Lounge in Chicago (ORD). Image Credit: British AirwaysVisitors to British Airways’ lounges have access to complimentary food and drink options, but the offerings will vary based on the quality of the lounge.
Club Lounges, for the most part, will offer a buffet of hot and cold items, snacks, and a selection of alcoholic beverages, including Champagne.
Galleries First Lounges and Concorde Rooms step the offerings up a bit by including offering a pre-flight dining experience with menus to order from, waiter service, and à la carte dining options.
British Airways Lounge Amenities
The amenities found in British Airways lounges are not unlike what you might find in other lounge networks across the world. Guests have access to business centers, free Wi-Fi, shower facilities, televisions, and plenty of seating options to relax in before your flight.
British Airways Eligibility
Whether or not you’re able to access a British Airways lounge depends almost entirely on what fare class you’re flying with British Airways or one of its partners, or your level of elite status in the British Airways Executive Club or Oneworld program, as British Airways does not offer day passes for sale or annual membership options.
For the most part, business class passengers are able to access British Airways Club Lounges when traveling business class with British Airways or one of its partners, or if they have Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status.
The upscale first class lounges are reserved for passengers traveling in first class with British Airways or one of its partners, or those that have Oneworld Emerald status.
As for the Concorde Room, British Airways’ best lounge experience is only accessible to British Airways’ first class passengers, to those that hold a Concorde Room Card status within the Executive Club program, or to Executive Club Gold Guest List members. So traveling first class with one of its Oneworld partners will not get you access.
For more information, view our dedicated guide on how to access British Airways lounges.
Final Thoughts
Ultimately, British Airways and Oneworld flyers are all the better off thanks to British Airways’ lounge presence throughout the U.S. British Airways lounges offer excellent food and drink options, a nice space to relax, and pre-flight dining. No matter whether you’re visiting a Club Lounge, or the Concorde Room, it is sure to be a great experience.
As British Airways continues to expand its U.S. lounge network, we will continually update this post as regularly as possible so you’ve got the most up-to-date information.