Airport Lounges that are open at the Daniel Inouye International Airport HNL in Hawaii in 2021
Airport Lounges that are open at the Daniel Inouye International Airport HNL in Hawaii in 2021
It’s been almost a year since Covid-19 impacted travel to Hawaii, and many of the airport lounges are still closed.
Finding updated lounge info online has been inconsistent, so here is an updated status on lounges at HNL as of January 20, 2021
The New Ko Olina Lounge at the DAniel Inouye International Airport
Open:
✅ The Plumeria Lounge (Priority Pass)
✅ Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club
✅ United Airlines United Club
✅ Four Seasons Lanai Lounge
✅ Ko Olina Club Lounge
✅ USO Honolulu International Airport
✅ China Airlines Dynasty Lounge
✅ JAL Sakura Lounge / American Airlines Admirals Club
Closed:
🅾️ ANA Lounge & Suite Lounge
🅾️ Delta Sky Club
🅾️ Korean Air Lounge
🅾️ IASS Lounge
🅾️ Quanta Airways Lounge
The great thing is that the only lounge you have access to with Priority Pass is still open, which is the Plumeria Lounge. I hope you all have safe travels!
Visiting the DELTA AIRLINES SKY CLUB at HNL
We got a chance to stop by the DELTA AIRLINES SKY LOUNGE at the Honolulu International Airport, located in Terminal 2 (Inside Security). Near Gate F1. Rated as “SOLID” & “WORTH A DETOUR” on Loungbuddy, we had to stop by and do a review. We have been here before, but it was worth a second stop for a review.
AMBIANCE: (4/5) This is definitely on the top 5 of the best lounges of the 14 at the Honolulu International Airport. This lounge has received a facelift with modern furniture, stylish lighting, and attractive colors.
FOOD: (4/5) The spread here was great, definitely more than snacks. They have a nice sized buffet with chicken, beef curry, rice, and other sides. There is an open bar and of course, an espresso machine!! you won’t go thirsty here!
SERVICE: (4/5) You are greeted by the lovely Delta staff who really make your stay here enjoyable and peaceful. There was a delay on our flight, but we were well informed of the changes and adjustments that were made by the front desk.
EXTRA AMENITIES: (3/5)
Other than a business center and an open bar, everything here is pretty standard and ordinary.
OVERALL SCORE: 3.75/5
To learn how to access, check out our latest write up on the DELTA SKY CLUB at HNL.
HOW TO ACCESS:
If you are flying with Delta, or a Sky Team partner like Air France or KLM, in a first or business class cabin on an international flight, you will also receive complimentary access to the Sky Club. You will also be able to access the lounge in this manner if you are traveling on certain transcontinental routes within the US in first or business class. You will not be given any guesting privileges with this method of access.
America Express Platinum card Holders -When it comes to lounge access, you won’t find a better card option than the Platinum Card from American Express. Just for holding the card, you will receive complimentary access into the Sky Club when you are flying with Delta. And while you won’t be able to bring in guests for free, you will be able to bring up to two guests into the lounge for $29 each.
Carry the Delta Reserve Credit Card from American Express - Much like the Platinum Card from American Express mentioned above, just for holding the Delta Reserve personal or business credit card from American Express, you will receive complimentary Sky Club access when you are flying with Delta. And beginning on January 30, 2020, cardholders will receive two, one-time guest passes to the Delta Sky Club each year. With an annual fee of $450, most will be better off going with the Platinum Card from American Express option. It has an annual fee of only $100 more ($550) and it simply provides many more benefits. If you don’t need the Reserve for earning MQMs and MQDs towards Delta status, go with the Platinum card mentioned above.
Hold Delta Gold or Platinum Medallion Status and Fly Internationally - If you hold either Delta’s Gold or Platinum Medallion status you will be able to access the Sky Club free of charge if you are traveling internationally on Delta or a Sky Team partner regardless of which cabin you are flying in. You can have a ticket in any class of service and receive free access. Further, you can bring one guest in with you at no charge.
Carry the Delta Gold or Platinum co-branded American Express credit card - For holding the Gold or Platinum SkyMiles credit card from American Express, you will receive discounted Sky Club access of $29 per entry. You can also bring in up to two guests for $29 each.
However, starting on January 30, 2020, Delta SkyMiles Gold cardholders will no longer be able to buy a single visit Sky Club pass. This option will still be available for Delta SkyMiles Platinum cardholders but the cost will be increased to $39 for each visit.