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1st look at the brand-new Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles
06.09.2023 - 13:25 / thepointsguy.com / Dulles
There's good news for passengers flying through Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Capital One will open its second branded airport lounge for eligible cardholders Thursday, the latest premium offering as the competition between credit card issuers for top customers heats up.
While the lounge officially opens Thursday, TPG had the chance to preview the lounge last week, touring the space and getting a sense of the amenities — including a unique option for those making a quick pit stop on the way to their flight.
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For years, American Express stood alone, offering a network of exclusive lounges at several major airports for its top cardholders, but competition has been heating up in that space, with Chase rolling out a splashy lounge for its premium cardholders in Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Capital One opening its first lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in 2021.
With Dulles, Capital One plants its flag at a key East Coast terminal, which didn't have a particularly standout lounge and relied largely on airline-specific lounges.
That left the stage ripe for Capital One to come in and attract travelers eager for a break in their traveling day.
Before we dive into our first look at this new space, here's how to get inside.
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (see rates and fees) cardholders and authorized users get unlimited access for themselves and up to two guests to Capital One lounges and lounges in Capital One's partner network.
Additionally, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card (see rates and fees) and Capital One Spark Miles for Business (see rates and fees) cardholders get two complimentary lounge visits per year. Additional guests are $45 each.
You don't technically have to be a cardholder to check out this lounge, as all other visitors can gain entry for a $65 fee.
The lounge is easy to find, just steps beyond the TSA PreCheck security lanes. This makes life especially easy for Venture X cardholders — their complimentary PreCheck benefit means they'll reach the lounge moments after passing through security.
After clearing security at the PreCheck lanes, stay to the right, rather than proceeding down the escalators to the interterminal train.
Those entering the standard checkpoints will have to walk, and those coming from connecting flights will have to take the terminal train toward ground transportation — and go up a staircase that's currently labeled "Do Not Enter."
As you enter and stop by the reception desk, you'll notice a few key things.
The space is configured as a large square, with all of the main area surrounding the perimeter and
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