Charlotte Douglas airport lands new lounge expansion from Capitol One
Credit card giant Capital One is making plans to open a new lounge for passengers at Charlotte’s airport.
The 14,000-square-foot space will feature airfield views, locally influenced menus, a coffee bar and workspaces, according to a Thursday announcement from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. It will be on the mezzanine level of Concourse A, near gates 21–29.
Capital One customers enrolled in different tiers of the Venture travel reward programs can receive complimentary access or pay a fee for themselves and guests, depending on their membership level, according to the company’s website for lounges. All other travelers, including non-cardholders, can enter for $90.
The Capital One plan is among the latest expansion of amenities at the airport.
Last year, American Airlines announced plans for lounges with feature comfortable seating, bars and dining areas. Other services include private spaces with spa-style shower suites, workstations and a kid-friendly family room.
Construction schedules and an opening date for the Capitol One loungewill be announced later, CLT said.
Capital One, a financial institution based in McLean, Virginia, operates several lounges at airports throughout the U.S. These include airports serving major cities such as Denver, Las Vegas, New York, Washington, D.C., and the Dallas–Fort Worth region.
Capital One’s lounge will be the seventh at Charlotte Douglas, according to the airport. The current offerings at CLT include:
- American Airlines Admirals Club — Concourse B and Concourse D
- American Express Centurion Lounge — Concourse D/E Connector
- Delta Sky Club — Concourse A
- Provisions by Admirals Club — Concourse A
- The Club at CLT — A connector
- USO Lounge — Atrium
More on CLT airport
CLT is the sixth-busiest airport in the world for takeoffs and landings, according to preliminary rankings released in April by Airports Council International.
The airport had 596,583 flights in 2024—an 11% increase from 2023, when it was ranked seventh internationally. Charlotte Douglas is the second-largest hub for American Airlines, accounting for about 90% of all flights out of the airport.
The airline provides flights to more than 170 destinations in 27 countries worldwide from CLT through its global network.
This story was originally published January 8, 2026 at 12:40 PM with the headline "Charlotte Douglas airport lands new lounge expansion from Capitol One."
