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Escape Lounge

Kansas City International Airport · Kansas City

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Editorial score

3.4/ 5

8 of 15 metrics scored

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At a glance

MCI's first common-use lounge. The design nods to Kansas City's "City of Fountains" nickname, with work by local artists, Roasterie coffee, and quiet, family and dining zones.

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Who gets in

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Cards that get you in: Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France)

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Entry and guest policy

Open to any passenger: from $45 pre-booked (free cancellation up to 24 hours before), $55 walk-up; children under 3 free. Free for Amex Platinum Card Members and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders only when flying Delta the same day. Priority Pass members can pre-book; entry up to 3 hours before departure, 3-hour stay limit.

Location & opening hours

Kansas City International Airport · Concourse A · Near gate A5

Post-security in Concourse A (north side of the terminal), on the departures level near gate A5.

Opening hours
  • 4:30 AM – 8 PM daily
Local time · America/Chicago
Lounge history

Opened 2025

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Editorial ratings

8 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Space
4
Food
4
Drinks & bar
3
Coffee
3
Wi-Fi
4
Staff & service
4
Views & light
3
Exclusivity
2
What a 5 means for each metric
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
Staff & service
attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light
tarmac views, natural light
Exclusivity
premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks

Not yet rated: Seating & comfort, Quiet, Power outlets, Workspace, Restrooms, Cleanliness. How we rate

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Quick answers

Who can get into Escape Lounge?

Escape Lounge lists access through Centurion Lounge (Amex Platinum/Delta Reserve cardholders, same-day Delta flight required), Escape Lounges (Paid day passes available to any ticketed passenger) and Priority Pass (Subject to capacity; pre-booking available). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Open to any passenger: from $45 pre-booked (free cancellation up to 24 hours before), $55 walk-up; children under 3 free. Free for Amex Platinum Card Members and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders only when flying Delta the same day. Priority Pass members can pre-book; entry up to 3 hours before departure, 3-hour stay limit. Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.

What are the opening hours of Escape Lounge?

Escape Lounge is open 4:30 AM – 8 PM daily (local time, America/Chicago). Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.

Where is Escape Lounge?

Escape Lounge is in Concourse A at Kansas City International Airport (MCI), near gate A5. Post-security in Concourse A (north side of the terminal), on the departures level near gate A5.

Does Escape Lounge have showers and a bar?

Escape Lounge has a full bar. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.

How good is Escape Lounge?

Lounge Frog rates Escape Lounge 3.4 out of 5 overall, the average of 8 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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  1. Sam P@peterlinhd.bsky.social · Bluesky
    4/5Sentiment-derived

    Positive opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.

    Escape Lounge opened recently at Kansas City International Airport and got to grab a bite this afternoon, pretty good size area overall so might have to do some work to fill this one up to capacity for MCI standards but enjoy having 2 lounges at my home airport

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