I had a long layover in Dallas in March 2026, ahead of a late-night flight to Fiji. I was excited to check out the newest lounge to open at DFW, the Plaza Premium Lounge — a Priority Pass option that had just opened 2 weeks prior to my visit.
Like most lounges, if you’re looking for a bite to eat and a few drinks in a relaxing environment, you’ll find what you’re after here. However, a few things about this lounge make it better for solo travelers or couples, so let’s see if it’s a good fit for you on your next trip through the Big D.
Location of Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal D
The Plaza Premium Lounge I visited is in Terminal D (international departures) at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), opposite gate 15. I was flying out of Terminal D, but if your flight is in another terminal, you can hop on the Skylink train or walk between terminals (though walking takes much longer).
After transferring from my arrival terminal, I first came across an elevator with lounge signage, though it was cordoned off. Guests were instead directed to the escalators behind this area, opposite gate 15.
Keep an eye out for the Coca-Cola Around the World Experience, then look up to see the lounge on the next level. It occupies the former space of the Centurion Lounge DFW, which relocated near gate 12 in 2018.
How To Access the Lounge
Passengers may access the lounge up to 3 hours before their scheduled flight. I arrived much earlier from my connecting flight and was told to return within the 3-hour window.
I entered using the Priority Pass™ lounge benefit I enrolled in with my Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, which grants me access to participating lounges after enrollment.
Access is also available at the following walk-in rates:
|
Walk-in Rates |
Per Person Price* |
Smart Traveller Members |
|
Lounge access (2 hours) |
$70 |
$56 |
|
Additional hours |
$35 per hour |
– |
|
Lounge access (2 hours) and shower service (30 minutes) |
$90 |
$72 |
|
Shower service (30 minutes) |
$30 |
– |
|
Upgrade to Plaza Premium First |
$45 additional |
– |
* Children 2 to 11 receive a 30% discount on walk-in rates.
Business class passengers and airline and alliance elite passengers of Aeromexico, EVA Air, Finnair, Korean Air, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines are eligible for access.
Lounge partners include DreamFolks, Dragonpass, Get Your Guide, LoungeKey, LoungeMe, MGM Golden Lion, and TAV Passport.
Seating
The seating snaked along somewhat narrow spaces, overlooking Terminal D below. The primary corridor had pairs of small, low seats across from cubbies with individual banquette seats. What I liked about these cubicle seats is that they had a fixed armrest and a movable side table, ideal for working on a device while keeping food or drinks separate.
Dining tables with chairs and banquette seats were across from the buffet area, and a high-top table with stools was en route toward the bar, which had more stools.
Unless my family of 5 split into pairs or sat at the high-top table, this would not have been a great place for us to land, as there was no primary seating area with comfy chairs grouped together.
The lounge was under 3 weeks old when I visited, and I appreciated seeing the aesthetic before age and wear inevitably set in. This bookshelf, featuring travel guides, coffee table books, cookbooks, and books with a Texas theme, was interestingly curated.
Food and Beverages
The lounge offers a rotating breakfast and an all-day buffet, with premium items available for purchase à la carte.
Buffet
I visited around 9 p.m. and reviewed the all-day buffet. It had plenty to choose from, with chicken adobo, Thai chickpea curry, rice, and vegetables. There was a selection of breads, cookies, and chilled desserts, and a more varied salad bar with prepared salads, raw vegetable sticks, dips, and dressings. Allergens were clearly marked, and the lounge highlighted its vegetarian and halal options.
A premium menu offered dumplings, fried green tomatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts, a smash burger, a Korean fried chicken sandwich, and a chickpea shawarma priced from $6 to $12.
Beverages
The bar had complimentary draft beer, house wine, and spirits. Premium beverages were available for a fee. Local brands included Hop & Sting craft beer, TX Whiskey, and Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon.
Nonalcoholic self-serve options included La Colombe coffee, tea service, and dispensers of water, fruit juice, and Coca-Cola products.
Amenities
The lounge was fairly light on amenities, with in-lounge individual unisex restrooms, a nursing room, and a prayer room. Guests can pay $30 to book a shower on the Plaza Premium First side.
I found the Wi-Fi considerably slower than my cell phone, with download speeds of 17.1 Mbps and upload speeds of 5.65 Mbps.
Final Thoughts
Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal D at DFW still has that “new lounge” polish and occupies a unique space, with most seats offering views of the terminal below. I wouldn’t consider this a great lounge for larger families, given its seating configuration, but solo travelers or pairs will find a comfortable, upscale space to relax away from the terminal.
Priority Pass access may be restricted at times, so consider The Club DFW near gate 27 or another DFW lounge if you run into access issues.