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Editorial Disclosure
With the opening of the hotly anticipated new Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport (LGA), the issuer is once again flexing its culinary chops.
Unlike traditional airport lounges, which prioritize relaxation over food, Capital One Landings flip the script. These spaces are built around restaurant-style dining, not phone booths, couches or recliners
For LaGuardia, this opening is a major deal. For one, travelers with the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card will now have complimentary access to what’s arguably best dining outpost in the airport.
Secondly, LGA becomes just the third airport worldwide to host lounges from all three major credit card issuers. Better yet, the American Express Centurion Lounge, Chase Sapphire Lounge, and Capital One Landing are now all under the same roof at the airport’s Terminal B.
Finally, this opening marks the end of the last major construction project in Terminal B.
Ultimately, though, Venture X cardholders are the biggest winners. Here’s why — and what you can expect inside.
Capital One Landing LGA location
You’ll find the Capital One Landing at LGA located post-security in Terminal B.
The Landing is on the western pedestrian bridge connecting the main departures area to Gates 11-31.
After you ascend the escalators from security and find the Terminal B fountain, make a left and proceed toward the pedestrian bridge. The Landing will be on your left-hand side.
Anyone traveling from Terminal B can access this lounge without having to reclear security. Airlines operating from this terminal include Air Canada, American, Frontier, JetBlue, Porter, Southwest, and United.
The Landing is open daily from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Capital One Landing LGA access
To get inside the Capital One Landing for free, you’ll need a specific Capital One credit card.
That’s the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, which carries a $395 annual fee. Or you can opt for the Capital One Venture X Business, which comes with also carries a $395 annual fee.
I personally love that the Venture X is way more affordable than the American Express Platinum Card® ($895 a year) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® ($795 a year). Plus, it’s really easy to recoup the annual fee with minimal effort thanks to the following benefits.
- 10,000 bonus miles as an anniversary gift every year you keep the card
- $300 annual travel credit for bookings through Capital One Travel
- Cell phone insurance
- Travel protections, including trip cancellation/disruption insurance, trip delay reimbursement, and more
- Hertz President’s Circle elite status
In terms of lounge access, the card includes unlimited visits to Capital One Lounges, Landings, and Priority Pass outposts for the primary cardholder.
Primary cardholders who spend at least $75,000 per calendar year may bring one complimentary guest into the Landing. Additionally, your authorized users can access the Capital One Landing for an additional annual fee of $125 per authorized user.
Otherwise, guests cost $45 a pop, which — after reading the rest of my review — could be well worth it. (Children between age 2 and 18 cost just $25 per person, and infants under two are free.)
Moreover, those with the following Capital One credit cards can enter the Landing for a discounted $45 per person fee.
It’s worth noting that the Venture card is offering one of its best-ever limited-time sign-up bonuses right now, with more than $1,000 in travel rewards. All for just a $95 annual fee. This breaks down into two parts.
- $250 travel credit to use on Capital One Travel in your first year as a cardholder
- Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months
Finally, those without any of the aforementioned cards can access the Capital One Landing for $90 per visit per person.
Capital One Landing LGA layout
The Capital One Landing spans 12,500 square feet across two main rooms.
That makes this outpost more than twice the size of the first Landing that opened at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), and as such, Capital One is designating the LGA location as its flagship Landing.
When you enter, you’ll be in the main dining room, which wraps along the perimeter of the pedestrian bridge.
It has an open-air feel, and I particularly love the 30-foot-ceilings, which add an extra sense of spaciousness while you’re dining inside.
The main dining area is home to the signature bar, adorned with a handmade wallpaper selected by the Jose Andres Group, the lounge’s culinary partner.
Next to the bar are a variety of dining tables, split into three separate sections.
Some tables and chairs are freestanding, and others are placed next to banquettes to maximize space.
At the far end of the room is the outpost’s signature colorful mural by New York-based artist Amrita Marino, who drew inspiration for her Queens-inspired piece from connection and community.
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Lining the other side of the room is a floor-to-ceiling library wall, which adds a nice homey touch to the other bustling airport.
That said, if you have a choice, I wouldn’t actually sit in the main dining room.
Instead, I’d go to the lounge’s so-called terrace. (Capital One is branding this space as a terrace despite it being fully enclosed.)
That said, the terrace is designed to evoke an al fresco feel, with striking views of the Manhattan skyline in the distance beyond the old American Airlines hangars and runway 4-22, which this room overlooks.
The terrace area features a bit more greenery, another bar area, and a partially glass ceiling (sadly not retractable).
You’ll find plenty more seating on the terrace, again with a selection of two- and four-top tables in different arrangements and styles. The terrace is also farther from the terminal, so it should be a little more relaxing than the main dining room.
Capital One Landing LGA dining
Dining is the name of the game in this Capital One Landing, and whether you’re here for a quick bite or a proper meal, you’ll likely be impressed by what you taste and sip.
As with the existing Capital One Landing in DCA, this outpost features food and drinks curated by the Jose Andres Group.
When you enter, you can pick up some small plates from the Spanish-style tapas bar. From there, you’ll make your way to your table, where you can supplement your meal with made-to-order picks from the digital dining menu.
While you’re seated, you may notice one of the so-called daily rituals happening in the Landing.
There are new savory, cocktail, and dessert rituals, including caviar cones, tableside martini service, and burnt Basque cheesecake.
There’s a full cocktail and wine list, which can also be served tableside using the QR codes.
You’ll find two self-serve drink stations in the Landing, one in each main dining area. There are a variety of coffees and teas, and a water dispenser at each.
I only had a short preview of the space, but everything I tasted was a noticeable step up from what you’d find in an Amex or Chase lounge — and in an entirely different league than what Air Canada, American Airlines, and United serve in their Terminal B lounges.
Aside from the delectable bites, I found that the custom-designed dishware really helped elevate the dining experience to something you’d expect in a Michelin-starred restaurant rather than an airport.
Of note, there is no grab-and-go area in this Landing (unlike the Capital One Landing in DCA).
And finally, this Landing’s signature takeaway chocolate is Valencia orange and sea salt flavored. (Each Capital One Lounge and Landing has its own signature chocolate.)
Capital One Landing LGA amenities
You won’t find much in the way of amenities in this Capital One Landing.
There are five individual restrooms located between the two dining areas, some of which feature changing tables for families.
There are no showers, relaxation rooms, phone booths, or spas at this location.
There is fast-and-free Wi-Fi, as well as perfectly placed power stations with AC outlets, USB-A, and USB-C ports at every table.
You shouldn’t come here looking to be pampered.
Capital One Landing LGA bottom line
The new Capital One Landing at LaGuardia is a beautiful execution of the issuer’s dining-first lounge concept.
It feels spacious, offers plenty of seating, and serves food and drinks that rival those of some of New York’s trendiest restaurants.
That said, this Landing won’t be for everyone. I wouldn’t come here expecting to catch up on work or take a meeting. Nor would I come here expecting to entertain the family.
Still, it won’t be for everyone. This isn’t the place to take work calls, catch up on email, or entertain kids. That’s fine because Terminal B also has a Centurion Lounge and a Sapphire Lounge.
If you want to be productive, choose the Centurion Lounge. If you want the most well-rounded experience, the Sapphire Lounge still holds that crown.
But if you’re hungry? Stick with Capital One. You won’t be disappointed.
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