The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Southwest Airlines Now Planning To Build Lounge At Orlando International Airport
Airport expansion documents hint at an expansive space for Southwest's new lounge network.
Southwest Airlines is exploring the addition of a lounge at Orlando International Airport (MCO) as part of its developing premium offering, according to airport planning documents. The proposed space would be located in the expansion of Airside 2, where Southwest already operates its main Orlando gate complex.
The project has not been formally announced by Southwest, but the planning materials indicate dedicated airline club space in the Airside 2 expansion. This aligns with the carrier’s broader moves to establish a lounge network in collaboration with Chase, aiming for at least 11 locations in the coming years.
The reports describe the lounge plan as part of Southwest’s ongoing premium-service initiative, tied to its existing operations at MCO. No additional details about the lounge design, capacity, opening timeline, or affiliated partners are provided in the materials.
No specific dates, locations beyond Orlando, or outcomes are established in the sourced documents. The information focuses on the potential presence of a Southwest lounge within the Airside 2 expansion and the broader goal of a Chase-linked lounge network.