Airport Lounges in Orlando: A Comprehensive Overview
Accessing Airport Lounges at Orlando International Airport (MCO): A Guide for Travelers
Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers a variety of airport lounges for passengers to enjoy, providing comfort, amenities, and a respite from the hustle and bustle of the airport. This guide will help you navigate the different lounges and methods of access at MCO.
- Priority Pass Lounges
- The Club Lounges: These lounges are located in Terminal A (Concourse 1, Gates 1-29) and Terminal B (Concourse 4, Gates 70-99). Access is typically through a Priority Pass membership, which is offered by many premium travel credit cards. The lounges offer complimentary food and drinks, workstations, and showers.
- Plaza Premium Lounge: Located in Terminal C airside near gate 241, this lounge features comfortable seating, quiet zones, and luxury bathrooms. Access is via Priority Pass, Plaza Premium Lounge membership, or day passes (~$70).
- Minute Suites
- Located in Terminal 4 at gates B39 and Terminal 8 near gate C36, Minute Suites offer private suites for rest or work. Priority Pass members get complimentary one-hour use plus up to 3 guests; additional time or guests incur a fee.
- Primeclass Lounge
- Located in Terminal 1 next to gates 8 and 9, this lounge operates with some restrictions—it’s open mainly for international flights and guests are limited to 3 hours.
- Treat
- Situated in Terminal 4’s main retail hall, this lounge offers wellness-focused amenities like zero-gravity massage chairs and hydromassage loungers. Access typically allows complimentary 25 minutes of use without a traditional lounge environment.
- Day Passes
- Some lounges, like the Plaza Premium Lounge, offer day passes that cost around $70, allowing access without a membership.
- Credit Cards & Memberships
- Priority Pass memberships granting access may be obtained through premium travel credit cards. Cards often allow entry for the cardholder plus 1-2 guests for free, with additional guest fees applying.
In addition to Priority Pass lounges, there are other options for accessing airport lounges at MCO:
- The Club at MCO Lounge is available to travelers departing from Terminal A Gates 1-29 and Terminal B Gates 30-59. The lounge offers complimentary snacks, spirits, beer, and wine, a children's area, and a shower.
- The United Club lounge in Terminal B, near Gate 43, offers a full-service bar, light snacks, Wi-Fi, and a children's area. A conference room is available for an additional fee for travelers needing to conduct business.
- The Sky Club in Orlando offers complimentary snacks, beer, wine, spirits, and liquor, as well as free Wi-Fi. It does not have showers, premium food, or conference rooms.
- The MCO Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal C offers complimentary draft beer, food, and Wi-Fi, as well as luxury washrooms with spa-like shower facilities. It also offers an entertainment space for families, including a turtle drop game and a curated Orlando Storytelling Wall.
- The USO Welcome Center Lounge in Terminal A offers complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, tea, snacks, Wi-Fi, DVDs, video game systems, a children's play area, sleeping quarters, quiet areas, and a library.
- Delta Medallion elite status provides free access based on the type of ticket purchased. Diamond, Platinum, or Gold members can enter the lounge for free when flying Delta Premium Select internationally or on any Delta One flight.
- Star Alliance Gold members also have access to United Club lounges when traveling on an international flight by any Star Alliance airline.
- Purchasing a domestic or international Delta One ticket provides complimentary entrance to the Sky Club.
- The USO Welcome Center Lounge is available to active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, and Guard, plus their immediate families.
- Plaza Premium lounges partner with many major banks to offer complimentary access for travelers. It's also part of the Priority Pass membership program.
- Complimentary entrance to the Admirals Club in Orlando is available to club members when flying on American Airlines or one of its partners, or if you have a ticket for a first or business class international, transcontinental, or other domestic flight by American Airlines or a Oneworld airline.
- Delta Sky Club members can access the lounge when flying Delta or one of its partners, unless they purchased a basic economy ticket.
For more information or to book a day pass, visit the Plaza Premium website. Enjoy your time at the airport lounges and make your travel experience more comfortable and enjoyable!
- To enhance your travel lifestyle, consider obtaining a premium travel credit card that offers Priority Pass membership, enabling access to lounges like The Club Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounge, or The Club at MCO Lounge, providing comfortable seating, amenities, and refreshments during your layovers.
- Save on airport amenities by using your Priority Pass membership to access lounges offering free Wi-Fi, such as The Sky Club or Delta Medallion lounges, allowing you to stay connected and productive while waiting for your next flight.
- For a unique travel experience, visit the Treat lounge in Terminal 4, offering wellness-focused amenities like zero-gravity massage chairs and hydromassage loungers, providing a refreshing break between flights.
