Austin’s Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has seen a ton of growth in recent years though the lounge landscape has remained mostly the same. After the closure of the Chase Sapphire Terrace, the only lounges available at the airport are airline specific and serve the big three carriers; American, Delta, and United.
While you may not have many choices, some lounges still stand above the rest. The Austin Airport is currently undergoing multiple expansion projects which includes the addition of a new American Airlines Admirals Club and at least one credit card lounge so new, better options are on the horizon.
NR – East Terrace
The East Terrace, an outdoor space that is open to the public, replaced the Chase Sapphire Terrace in April 2025. While this isn’t a true lounge, the furnishings from the Chase lounge remain and it is a great, hidden gem for those looking to escape from the confines of the terminal.
#3 – United Club Austin
The United Club in Austin takes the bottom spot on my list of lounges at the Austin airport. The lounge occupies an interior space one level above the concourse next to the American Airlines Admirals Club.
The United Club is on the smaller side and is split up into multiple rooms which provides some privacy for guests. The business center is a great space to take calls without disturbing other guests.
The staff in the United Club are very friendly and know their regular customers by name. The bar space is the main hub of the lounge and the buffet is also located here. The food options are less than stellar, I find United Clubs to have the least impressive meal options of the big 3 US carriers, but they still have a decent selection from time to time.
My biggest knock against the United Club is the lack of natural light. The lounge only has a couple of windows and they overlook the ticketing hall. While the ticketing hall has large windows to the outside, it still only provides a limited amount of natural light.
There aren’t any truly bad lounges in Austin, but the United Club ranks at the bottom due to its layout, lack of natural light, and food. Find out more about accessing United Clubs here.
#2 – American Airlines Admirals Club Austin
I went back and forth about where to place the American Airlines Admirals Club in this ranking. Ultimately, it came down to the fact that the Admirals Club is indoor which gave it the edge over the Chase Sapphire Terrace.
The Admirals Club in Austin is located next to the United Club, one level up from the concourse. The club features the older, darker Admirals Club decor with low lighting and plenty of wood paneling. The lounge is broken up into a variety of small rooms and it is always packed thanks to American’s large operation in Austin.
The food and beverage options at the Admirals Club are slightly elevated when compared to the United Club and much more substantial than the Chase Sapphire Terrace. They even have one of my favorite Austin beers on draft, Pinthouse’s Electric Jellyfish.
Despite the dark finishes in the lounge, it does get a semi-decent amount of natural light. While the lounge doesn’t have any exterior windows, it overlooks the concourse and gets a decent amount of light thanks to the large windows in the terminal.
The view here is better than you’ll find in the nearby United Club and I find the food and beverage selection better as well. Find out more about accessing Admirals Clubs here.
#1 – Delta Sky Club Austin
The clear winner of the lounge battle in Austin is the Delta Sky Club. The carrier opened a massive, 9,000 square foot Sky Club back in 2019. Delta has designated Austin as a focus city and has been expanding rapidly in Austin over the last year. Austin’s Sky Club isn’t only my favorite lounge in Austin, but one of my favorite Sky Clubs in the Delta system.
Austin’s Sky Club is truly massive and spans the entire width of the terminal. The lounge features floor to ceiling windows with fantastic views out over the ramp. The lounge also features a sky terrace that sits adjacent to the Chase Sapphire Terrace that can be used when the weather cooperates.
A large bar area dominates the center portion of the lounge and is surrounded by a variety of seating. Delta has complimentary beer, wine, and liquor available to guests in the Sky Club with premium options available for a fee.
The club has a solid selection of food and the lounge is decorated with many local touches including a massive “Keep Austin Weird” sign hanging near the restrooms.
The Delta Sky Club is, hands down, the best lounge in Austin. Find out more about accessing Delta Sky Clubs here.
Summary
There are three lounges in Austin and each has its pros and cons. All three major U.S. carriers operate a lounge in the airport. Unfortunately for passengers not flying with those airlines, the only non-airline specific lounge closed in March 2025 and was replaced by a public viewing terrace.
The lounge environment at the Austin Airport is sure to expand once the airport expansion projects are complete. As new lounges come online and others get remodeled, we’ll be sure to keep this list up to date.
The best part of the sapphire terrace is that it’s right next door to the sky lounge so very easy to hop on over when you show up and are underwhelmed. I guess it is better than nothing.
The AAustin AAngels are the best in the entire system!
I’ve found the agents in all three airline lounges to be absolutely fantastic in Austin!