BDL

Bradley International Airport

Windsor Locks, Connecticut 2 terminals Updated Oct. 15, 2026

BDL Lounges: Escape Lounge Hours, Price and Card Access

Bradley has one lounge, the Escape Lounge, past security near Gate 1. It is open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone can get in for $45 if you pre-book or $60 if you walk up, and Amex Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders can enter free.

Your options at a glance

Escape Lounge

A After security

The airport's only lounge, in the east concourse by gates 1 to 12. $45 pre-booked or $60 walk-up, or free with an eligible card. Children under 3 are free. Pre-book on the Escape Lounges site.

Price
$45 pre-book, $60 walk-up checked Oct. 15, 2026

Hours
4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week

The only lounge at BDL

Bradley has a single lounge. The airport calls the Escape Lounge its only lounge, and it is run by CAVU under the Escape Lounges brand. It reopened in February 2026 after a remodel.

So the choice is simple. You either use the Escape Lounge or you skip lounges at BDL.

Where it is and when it is open

The lounge is past security, near Gate 1, in the Terminal A concourse that serves gates 1 to 12. It is open from 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily.

That is longer than before the remodel. The airport says the hours were expanded to 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Hours can change, so check the airport page before an early or late trip.

Price and how to book

All travelers are welcome. You can pre-book or turn up on the day.

Pre-book: $45
Walk-up: $60

Prices change, so confirm on the official Escape Lounges booking page before you go. Children under 3 get in free. When you book, adults are 16 and up and children are 3 to 15.

Pre-booking must be done at least 24 hours before entry, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before. If you just turn up, you pay at the door. The lounge is cashless, so pay by card, and all sales are final.

Free entry with Amex Platinum or Delta Reserve

The Escape Lounge page lists free access for American Express Platinum Card members and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card members. Delta Reserve members must be traveling on a Delta-marketed flight that day.

When you arrive, go to the lounge check-in desk and show your card.

Priority Pass at BDL

Priority Pass cardholders can pre-book their access to the Escape Lounge. Bring your Priority Pass card on the day, because you need it to enter.

The lounge page does not say what Priority Pass charges, how many guests you can bring or how many visits you get. Check the Priority Pass app or the Escape Lounges booking page for those rules.

Chase Sapphire, Capital One and Centurion

We found no Chase Sapphire Lounge, Capital One Lounge or American Express Centurion Lounge at BDL. The airport says the Escape Lounge is its only lounge. Amex Platinum members get into the Escape Lounge, as noted above.

If you hold another card, check the card issuer's lounge page before you travel.

Airline clubs

We found no airline club at BDL, such as a Delta Sky Club, Admirals Club or United Club. The airport describes the Escape Lounge as its only lounge. Check with your airline if you expect lounge access on your ticket.

What you get inside

The lounge has hot and cold food and soft and alcoholic drinks, all included with entry, served buffet-style. It also has private Wi-Fi, charging ports, and print, scan and copy services. You get PressReader access too.

The remodel added about 1,000 square feet and new furniture. Pets are not allowed in the Escape Lounge, even though they are allowed elsewhere in the airport in a kennel.

If you skip the lounge

Two bars sit in the same gates 1 to 12 area. Tap & Pour is open from 3 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Two Roads Tap Room is open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., per the airport's dining list.

Traveling with a baby? The Mother's Nursing Lounge is past security, next to the CT River Landing store, and is open round the clock.

Questions travelers ask

Is there a lounge at Bradley Airport?

Yes, one. The Escape Lounge is past security near Gate 1 and is open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The airport calls it its only lounge.

How much does the Escape Lounge at BDL cost?

Entry is $45 if you pre-book and $60 if you walk up. Children under 3 are free. Prices change, so check the Escape Lounges booking page.

Does Amex Platinum get you into the BDL lounge?

Yes. The Escape Lounge page lists free access for American Express Platinum Card members. Go to the check-in desk and present your card.

Does Priority Pass work at BDL?

Priority Pass cardholders can pre-book the Escape Lounge. You must bring your Priority Pass card on the day. Check the Priority Pass app for guest rules and visit limits.

Is there a Delta Sky Club at Bradley?

We found no Delta Sky Club at BDL. Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card members can enter the Escape Lounge free if they fly a Delta-marketed flight that day.

Is there a Chase Sapphire Lounge or Capital One Lounge at BDL?

We found neither. The airport says the Escape Lounge is its only lounge. Check your card issuer's lounge page before you travel.

Is there a Centurion Lounge at Bradley?

We found no Centurion Lounge at BDL. Amex Platinum members can use the Escape Lounge instead.

What hours is the BDL lounge open?

The Escape Lounge is open from 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily. That is the airport's published schedule, so check the airport page for changes.

Can I bring my dog into the Escape Lounge?

No. Pets are allowed in the rest of the airport if they stay in a kennel, but not in the Escape Lounge. Service animals are allowed throughout the airport.

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Sources and last check

Checked by our team on Oct. 15, 2026 against these official sources: