While Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines do not have a premium cabin and frankly would never be considered premium in any way, there is an airport lounge that welcomes its most frequent flyers.
Southwest Airlines + Frontier Airlines Do Have A Lounge At COS…
Earlier this week I reviewed the Premier Lounge in Colorado Springs. A lot of you read it and the takeaway seemed to be that this is a rare lounge that grants access to elite status frequent flyers on two airlines that have shunned most things premium, including airport lounges.
Yes, lounge access is granted for Frontier Early Returns elite members (all levels) as well as Southwest A-List and A-List Preferred members (meanwhile, United MileagePlus Premier Platinum members are not welcomed…).
The origins of this lounge are not clear, but it is likely part of the marketing budget for the airport each year and quite frankly I think that is a great way to make a positive impression on frequent travelers, regardless of which airline they fly.
The amenities are limited (light snacks, soft drinks, coffee, tea, water), but on a carrier like Frontier where nothing is included in terms of onboard food and drink beyond a cup of water, this lounge can save a few bucks.
I’d love to see the numbers…is there any way to see whether there is a return on investment in granting elite members access? After all, it takes people to staff and clean this lounge and the snacks and drinks cost something.
But it’s a concept I quite appreciate.
> Read More: Premier Lounge Colorado Springs (COS) Review
This is a great little lounge. Completely unexpected when I went through Colorado Springs a couple years ago. And a stark contrast to DEN not having a single priority pass lounge (although currently they have two PP restaurant).
It’s interesting that they have conflicting info for United: 1K and up but also Star Alliance Gold, so that would include United Gold and Platinum, right?
I mean, they also call it Early Returns and not Frontier Miles so I just assume the sign hasn’t been updated in forever
Just a note that this lounge is being updated/replaced as part of the terminal renovations first phase (to be completed first half of 2024). No indication on changes to access or amenities, but will likely be an upgrade to the current offering.
They should open up a branch in MIA and FLL to see if this concept can really take off. And if they do, someone please record all activities in there
lol. Good snark.
Just add Spirit and Allegiant for the lowlife quartet.
JetBlue should open its own lounges in JFK and BOS. If successful, LAX and FLL. Needs to garner support of its Mint customers and those transitioning via Europe.
Format like a deli or grill. Large salted pretzels in BOS, panini press in NYC, and alfalfa sprouts at LAX. The menu is focused instead of trying to be all things to all people. I experienced this in one of the lounges on the QM2. Very limited menu, but food was hot off the grill. Large enough bar without going overboard with peevish concoctions. Fairly strong wi-fi in the middle of the Atlantic. Therefore, should be super strong on the mainland. you get the picture…
COS introduced this lounge around 2014 to woo business travelers and other frequent travelers who otherwise might drive up to Denver for their flights. The lounge has sometimes had a corporate sponsor’s name. When it was first introduced, they offered a 1 year membership for the both lounge and unlimited valet parking for $199. I was a happy member for the 2 years that I lived there.
Frontier hasn’t flown from COS in several years.
Aren’t united gold and platinum members automatically star alliance gold? That would allow them in this lounge.
That’s true.
Any kind of amenity will help both frontier and Southwest
I love this concept/option. I have been to many airports that have something like this and think it is a great idea and offers an option to a wide range of customers.