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A fairly new trend in airport clubs is the development of independent operated airport clubs located in large and small airports including some international airports such as Heathrow and Gatwick in the UK.
In the US you will find independent clubs located in cities such as LAX, JFK, MIA and other smaller airports located throughout the US.
Some of these independent clubs are available to smaller airline passengers that do not own clubs of their own.
Costs can range from $15 per person for the first hour, $30 for three hours or $50 for all day pass. Price will depend on location and amenities.
The fees can include food, drinks, internet access and even showers at some locations. In some clubs the amenities are included at no additional cost and others do have additional charges.
In some airports, clubs that are outside of security; you will be able to take advantage of the independent clubs without having to be holding airline ticket for travel for that day. This might be convenient for business meetings, and might even be cheaper than going out to drink on a night on the town.
Bottom line – With airlines charging significant amount of money to belong to their travel clubs, the independent clubs might be a reasonable alternative.
Daniel Iuculano
