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New Orleans has a modern single terminal where Southwest is the biggest airline, and MSY lounge access comes down to three rooms: a shared Club MSY that reopened after a renovation in February 2026, a Delta Sky Club and a United Club. There's no Centurion Lounge at MSY and no Admirals Club, so the best credit card for New Orleans flyers is usually any card with Priority Pass.
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Quick answer
- Best overall for MSY lounge access: Amex Platinum — includes Priority Pass for The Club MSY and the Delta Sky Club on Delta flights. No Centurion Lounge at MSY.
- Best value for Priority Pass: Capital One Venture X — $395 for The Club MSY; guests now cost $35 each.
- Best for families: Chase Sapphire Reserve — Priority Pass with two free guests. No Sapphire Lounge here.
- Best for frequent Delta flyers: Delta SkyMiles Reserve with Sky Club access in Concourse C
Airport snapshot
MSY's terminal opened in 2019 with one central security checkpoint feeding three concourses, A, B and C, all connected airside. That's the useful part: The Club MSY at the entrance to Concourse A is open to anyone with Priority Pass, whichever concourse you fly from. Delta and United have their clubs in Concourse C. American flies here but has no Admirals Club.
Where to go by terminal
| Terminal | Airlines | Lounges there |
|---|---|---|
| Concourse A | International & other carriers | The Club MSY (at entrance) |
| Concourse B | Southwest (largest carrier) | None |
| Concourse C | Delta, United, others | Delta Sky Club, United Club |
| Landside, Level 3 | All | Military Lounge (pre-security) |
All three concourses connect after security, so you can walk from a Southwest gate in B to The Club MSY and back. Allow time for the walk back to your gate.
Lounges at MSY
The Club MSY (Priority Pass)
- Location: Post-security, near the entrance to Concourse A. Reopened February 4, 2026, after a renovation; 85 seats with New Orleans–themed areas.
- Access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or a $50 Club pass on any airline (bookable online, up to 6 hours before your flight). Entry up to 3 hours before departure.
- Guest policy: Priority Pass guests follow your card's rules; children 2–17 need a pass, under 2 free.
- Best for: Southwest and American flyers, who have no other lounge here.
Delta Sky Club MSY
- Location: Entrance to Concourse C, near gate C1.
- Access: Same-day Delta flight. Delta SkyMiles Reserve (15 visits a year), Amex Platinum and Business Platinum (10 visits a year; unlimited after $75,000 in annual spend), Sky Club members, Delta One passengers and eligible Medallion members. No day passes.
- Guest policy: $50 per guest, up to two; Reserve cardholders get four free guest passes a year.
- Best for: Delta flyers.
United Club MSY
- Location: Concourse C, near gate C7.
- Access: United Club members and United Club card holders with a same-day United or Star Alliance boarding pass, or a day pass (about $59) when space allows.
- Guest policy: United Club card membership includes one adult guest plus dependents.
- Best for: United flyers.
Priority Pass at MSY
- The Club MSY — Concourse A entrance. Real lounge.
- Access: Priority Pass Select from Amex Platinum, Sapphire Reserve, Venture X or Citi Strata Elite all work. It's the only Priority Pass location at MSY, and at 85 seats it's a small lounge; access is subject to capacity.
Best credit cards for MSY
| Card | Annual fee | Lounges you get at MSY | Guests | Best if you… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amex Platinum | $895 | Club MSY, Sky Club on Delta | 2 free in PP | Also fly Delta |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve | $795 | Club MSY | 2 free | Travel with family |
| Capital One Venture X | $395 | Club MSY | $35 each | Travel solo |
| Citi Strata Elite | $595 | Club MSY | 2 free in PP | Fly American elsewhere |
| Delta SkyMiles Reserve | $650 | Sky Club (15 visits) | $50 each; 4 free passes | Fly Delta |
Recommended strategy
- If you fly Southwest from MSY: Any Priority Pass card, and walk to The Club MSY. Venture X is the cheapest; Sapphire Reserve if you bring two people.
- If you fly Delta often from MSY: Delta SkyMiles Reserve, or Amex Platinum if you want Priority Pass and Centurion Lounges at other airports too.
- If you fly American from MSY: There's no Admirals Club here, so Citi AAdvantage Executive does nothing at MSY. A Priority Pass card covers you.
- If you want one card that covers the best lounges: Amex Platinum, but at MSY it only adds the Sky Club over a $395 Venture X.
No card? Day passes & other options
The Club MSY sells $50 passes to anyone, booked online in advance. The United Club sells day passes when space allows. Delta doesn't sell Sky Club passes. Active-duty military can use the pre-security Military Lounge on Level 3.
FAQ
Is there a Centurion Lounge at MSY? No. There's no Centurion Lounge at MSY. Platinum holders use The Club MSY through Priority Pass and the Sky Club on Delta flights.
Does Priority Pass work at MSY? Yes. Priority Pass MSY gets you into The Club MSY at the entrance to Concourse A, which was renovated and reopened in February 2026. Since all concourses connect after security, it works whatever airline you fly.
Is there an Admirals Club at New Orleans? No. American flies from MSY but has no lounge here. American flyers can use The Club MSY with Priority Pass or a $50 pass.
Amex Platinum vs Sapphire Reserve vs Venture X: which is best at MSY? All three get you into The Club MSY. Platinum adds the Sky Club on Delta flights. Sapphire Reserve is best for families, with two free Priority Pass guests. Venture X costs $395 but charges $35 per guest. Solo: Venture X. Family: Sapphire Reserve. Delta flyer: Platinum or the Delta Reserve.
Related guides
- Best credit cards for airport lounge access
- Priority Pass lounges in the USA
- Delta Sky Club access
- Houston (IAH) airport lounges
- Atlanta (ATL) airport lounges
- Chase Sapphire Reserve guide
Lounge access rules, guest policies and locations change. Always confirm current details with the airline, lounge operator or card issuer before you travel.
