Chase Airport Lounge Network It’s about to get a little smaller. The broadcaster has confirmed that its Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), the first location to debut in the Sapphire Lounge portfolio, will close its doors early next year.
Chase confirms Hong Kong Sapphire Lounge will close in January
a notice in Chase Salon Directory indicates that travelers passing through HKG will soon lose access to the lounge, which opened in 2022 as Chase’s first step into premium airport lounges, paving the way for additional US locations.
Chase has not yet provided details about why the room is closing or if a replacement space is being considered. At this point, there is no indication that the closure is temporary or part of a planned relocation, only that the lounge will leave the Sapphire Lounge network in early January.
How the closure affects access to VIP lounges in Hong Kong
The Chase Sapphire Lounge at HKG will continue to operate as normal until January 4, 2026, so Sapphire Reserve cardholders and Priority Pass members will still be able to access the space until it officially closes.
After January 5, travelers accustomed to going through the lounge will lose one of the most comfortable premium lounge options at the airport, meaning cardholders will have to look for other lounges at HKG. But the good news is that Hong Kong International Airport is one of the airports with the largest number of VIP lounges in Asia.
Where Sapphire Reserve and Priority Pass members can go
Travelers should not be left without alternatives. Priority Pass members will continue to have several options at HKG, including:
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- Kyra Hall near Gate 23
- Three Plaza Premium Lounge locations throughout the terminal
Travelers with cards offering access to the Centurion Lounge can visit the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 1, and those flying in premium cabins (or who have elite status) may be eligible for airline lounges from Cathay Pacific, Qantas and more.
In a nutshell
The Hong Kong Sapphire Lounge, the first Chase Sapphire Lounge to open, will close its doors on January 5, 2026, according to Chase. It is not yet known what will become of the space or if a different lounge option will be extended to Chase cardholders.
While this marks the end of Chase’s first international lounge, the network continues to grow in the U.S. and offers cardholders a variety of premium airport experiences.
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