From CNBC: 2025-06-07 09:00:00

Capital One is limiting lounge access for Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders, requiring additional fees for guests and second cardholders to combat overcrowding. Primary cardholders need to spend $75,000 annually to bring complimentary guests to Capital One lounges. American Express also implemented similar measures to minimize crowding in their lounges.

Credit card companies have expanded their airport lounge networks as a key perk for rewards cards, with Capital One’s Venture X card offering lounge access at a lower annual fee compared to American Express and JPMorgan Chase. Despite being a challenger brand, Capital One’s lounges are becoming crowded, prompting restrictions.

Airlines like Delta Air Lines have made changes to their lounge access policies, including annual caps on visits, while unveiling new top-tier lounges like Delta One Lounge. American Airlines and United Airlines have also expanded their airport lounges, catering to premium class customers on long-haul flights. Airport lounges are becoming more exclusive due to increased demand and limited capacity.



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