Plaza Premium First
Dallas/Fort Worth International · Dallas
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
One of nine lounges in Terminal D, ranking 7th among them. A premium independent lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around — though anyone with a day pass can get in. It seats around 60, mixes proper cocktails, and has two shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 7 AM – 10 PM daily. It opened in 2026. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include Plaza Premium — Paid entry. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
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Cards that get you in: Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Platinum Card (Germany)
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Entry and guest policy
Paid entry per person, booked online or at the door (from about $124). Not part of the Priority Pass network.
Location & opening hours
Dallas/Fort Worth International · Terminal D · Near gate D15
International departures, Terminal D, Level 2, opposite gate D15, in the same area as the Plaza Premium Lounge.
- Opening hours
- 7 AM – 10 PM daily
- Local time · America/Chicago
- Lounge history
Opened 2026
Editorial ratings
15 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
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Quick answers
Who can get into Plaza Premium First?
Plaza Premium First lists access through Plaza Premium (Paid entry). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Paid entry per person, booked online or at the door (from about $124). Not part of the Priority Pass network. Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
What are the opening hours of Plaza Premium First?
Plaza Premium First is open 7 AM – 10 PM daily (local time, America/Chicago). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
Where is Plaza Premium First?
Plaza Premium First is in Terminal D at Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW), near gate D15. International departures, Terminal D, Level 2, opposite gate D15, in the same area as the Plaza Premium Lounge.
Does Plaza Premium First have showers and a bar?
Plaza Premium First has 2 shower suites, a cocktail bar and seating for about 60.
How good is Plaza Premium First?
Lounge Frog rates Plaza Premium First 4.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 15 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Other lounges in Terminal D
8 more at DFW. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
- The Centurion Loungelarge, art filled4.914 scored metrics
- American Airlines Admirals Club (D)hub club4.814 scored metrics
- American Airlines Flagship Loungepremium international4.714 scored metrics
- Capital One Loungehigh ceilinged4.714 scored metrics
- Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Clubsplit level wellness4.515 scored metrics
- Plaza Premium Lounge (D)independent4.515 scored metrics
- The Club DFWindependent4.315 scored metrics
- Minute Suitesnap pods1.113 scored metrics
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From the news desk
Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.
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