Foreign-flag carriers operate some of the most premium lounges in U.S. airports — products that often outclass the equivalent U.S. domestic lounges in food quality, design, and crowding. Access typically requires a same-day premium-cabin ticket on the operating airline or a qualifying alliance status.
Lufthansa First Class Lounge IAD. The Lufthansa First Class Lounge at Washington Dulles is widely regarded as one of the best first-class lounges at any U.S. airport. Reserved for Lufthansa Group first-class passengers and HON Circle members. Personalized seating reservations, individual meal service, full bar with premium spirits.
Lufthansa Business Lounge JFK, ORD, IAD, MIA. Open to Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, and Star Alliance Gold passengers. Classic Lufthansa hot food, German beer selection, business work areas.
Qantas Business Lounge LAX. Open to Qantas, Jetstar, oneworld business-class passengers and oneworld Emerald/Sapphire elites. Extensive food rotation, full bar, shower suites.
British Airways Lounge JFK Terminal 7, ORD, BOS, IAD, MIA, PHL. Concorde Room (JFK) reserved for First-class passengers; Galleries First/Club open to BA First, Club World/Suite passengers and qualifying oneworld elites.
Cathay Pacific Lounge SFO. Recently renovated with a noodle bar, full kitchen, and Cathay's signature design language. Open to Cathay first/business passengers and qualifying oneworld elites.
ANA Lounge LAX, ORD, JFK. All Nippon Airways' flagship lounges with sushi bars, dedicated dining areas, and shower suites. Open to ANA first/business passengers and Star Alliance Gold elites.
Korean Air Lounge LAX, JFK, ORD, ATL. Open to Korean Air first/business passengers and SkyTeam Elite Plus elites flying same-day SkyTeam.
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse JFK Terminal 4. Cocktail bar, dining room, soaring central design. Reserved for Virgin Atlantic Upper Class passengers and elite Flying Club members.
Iberia Lounge MIA. Open to Iberia and oneworld business-class passengers; located within the American Flagship space.
Star Alliance Lounge LAX. Operated jointly by Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana, EVA, Lufthansa, Singapore, Swiss, Thai, and others. Outdoor terrace, dual buffets, made-to-order dining.
Air France Lounge IAD, BOS. Open to Air France/KLM and SkyTeam business-class passengers and qualifying SkyTeam elites.
Most international airline lounges are not accessible via Priority Pass or any U.S. credit card. The path in is either a premium-cabin ticket or alliance status — there is no third way for casual U.S. travelers without a qualifying ticket on the day.