Escape Lounge Minneapolis International Airport
Hours
5:00am - 8:00pm daily
Airlines Serviced
All
Access Rules
American Express Platinum or Centurion Card holders.
Two guests of the above.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card holders.
One guest of the above for $30.
$45 per person at the door, $40 booked in advance online.
Various other cards I have never heard of.
The Lounge
When flying out of MSP (Minneapolis International Airport) during a later than 6am flight, I will consider getting access to this lounge located above the main "mall" area in the center of the terminal, because American doesn't have a lounge. (It's the only major airline group that doesn't, go figure) Not wanting to sit in the noise and cramped area way down at the end of Terminal E, at $40 a shot, this isn't a bad option and sadly the only one I can get into here.
Dining Area
Decent enough sized lounge, it's never been full in the couple of times I have used it. Several well-established breaks between the types of areas in the lounge make it feel a little more intimate.
Seating and Amenities
A kind of dedicated business area bench that I have used while working before heading off on a flight. General seating obviously designed with couples in mind. The bar, well, you have to pay for drinks.
Summary
It's a decent place away from the noise and bustle of the airport. I find it generally pretty good, especially when it's my only option here to utilize. Yes, it's worth the $40 if you have a couple hours to kill.
