Escape Lounge
Closing soon4:30 AM – 9 PMdailyAn independent lounge with a hot buffet, a bar and comfortable seating.
How to get in
American ExpressFree for members·2 free guests
- Any airline
- Same-day boarding pass
- Guests2 complimentary guests
Priority PassFree with Prestige · $35 a visit on Standard·Guests $35 each
- Prestige
- Free, unlimited visits
- Standard Plus
- 10 visits included
- Standard
- $35 a visit
- Guests
- $35 each
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Escape Lounge: quick answers
Escape Lounge is a lounge at Kansas City International Airport (MCI), Concourse A · Gate A5, after security. Entry is through American Express and Priority Pass. Hours: 4:30 AM – 9 PM every day (Central Time).
- How do I get into Escape Lounge?
- American Express: free for members — Any airline; Same-day boarding pass. Priority Pass: free for members — Standard plan pays $35 per visit; Standard Plus includes 10 visits; Prestige unlimited. The Airside app checks these against your own cards and status.
- Can I use Priority Pass at Escape Lounge?
- Yes — Priority Pass members can get in (Standard plan pays $35 per visit; Standard Plus includes 10 visits; Prestige unlimited).
- Where is Escape Lounge at MCI?
- Concourse A · Gate A5 — after security.
- What are Escape Lounge's hours?
- 4:30 AM – 9 PM every day, airport local time (Central Time).
- Can I bring a guest to Escape Lounge?
- American Express: 2 complimentary guests. Priority Pass: $35 per guest.