Lounge Frog guide
Aspire Lounge vs Luxe by Aspire
Aspire Lounge (2.9/5) and Luxe by Aspire (2.9/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Aspire Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, food, wi-fi, restrooms and staff & service; Luxe by Aspire is ahead on space, power outlets, workspace, cleanliness and views & light. Both are in Main Terminal at NCL. Aspire Lounges gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Aspire Lounge | Luxe by Aspire |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 1.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Terminal | Main Terminal | Main Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Gates 3, 7, 19 and 20 | Not recorded |
| Hours | Mon 4 AM – 9 PM; Tue–Wed 4 AM – 8 PM; Thu 4 AM – 9 PM; Fri 4 AM – 9:30 PM; Sat 4 AM – 6 PM; Sun 4 AM – 9 PM | Not recorded |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Open to all passengers; children welcome with the booking holder, under-2s free with a paying adult. Priority Pass and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Stays up to 3 hours before departure; stag and hen parties not admitted. | Adults only. British Airways premium-cabin passengers and BA Silver/Gold members flying BA; Priority Pass and direct Aspire bookings can upgrade from the Aspire lounge for a supplement (£15 in 2024). Stays up to 3 hours before departure. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Aspire Lounges
- Only Aspire Lounge
- DragonPass, Priority Pass
- Only Luxe by Aspire
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access, SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access
Quick answers
Which is better, Aspire Lounge or Luxe by Aspire?
Aspire Lounge (2.9/5) and Luxe by Aspire (2.9/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Aspire Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, food, wi-fi, restrooms and staff & service; Luxe by Aspire is ahead on space, power outlets, workspace, cleanliness and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Aspire Lounge and Luxe by Aspire?
Yes. Aspire Lounges is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Aspire Lounge and Luxe by Aspire in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Main Terminal at Newcastle International.