Escape Lounges (OAK)
Escape Lounges is an airside lounge (after security) in Terminal 1 at Oakland International Airport (OAK), Oakland. It's part of Priority Pass and Escape Lounges. Cards that get you in include the Amex Platinum, Amex Centurion and Amex Business Platinum. Amenities include hot meals, alcohol, wi-fi, snacks and business center.
How to get into Escape Lounges
The rules each network publishes for this lounge.
U.S. Platinum Card Members get complimentary entry with their Card, a same-day boarding pass on any airline and government ID; the name must match the Card and the flight must be booked with a U.S.-issued American Express Card (Companion Platinum Cards on consumer accounts and some Additional Gold/Business expense cards are not eligible). At select locations entry is within 3 hours of departure; on a layover, any time.
Guests: Up to two complimentary guests per visit.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business Card Members get complimentary entry when flying on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight booked with a U.S.-issued American Express Card.
Airlines: Delta Air Lines
Guests: Guests pay the lounge's own guest rate and must also be on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight.
Priority Pass membership (physical or digital card) and a same-day boarding pass; entry up to 3 hours before scheduled departure. Priority Pass members can also pre-book.
Guests: Guests allowed per the member's Priority Pass plan (guest fees apply).
Open to all travelers regardless of airline or ticket class: walk-up entry $60 per adult, or pre-book online at least 24 hours ahead from $45 per person. Children under 3 free.
Credit cards that get you into Escape Lounges
From our card catalog. Visit limits and guest fees are the card's own.
- Amex Platinumvia Priority Pass · enrollment required · 2 free guests
- Amex Centurionvia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Amex Business Platinumvia Priority Pass · enrollment required · 2 free guests
- Amex Business Centurionvia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Amex Delta SkyMiles Reservevia Escape Lounge · when flying Delta, flight booked with a U.S. Amex card · No free guests
- Amex Delta SkyMiles Reserve Businessvia Escape Lounge · when flying Delta, flight booked with a U.S. Amex card · No free guests
- Capital One Venture Xvia Priority Pass · Guests $35 each
- Bilt Palladiumvia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- HSBC Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Barclays JetBlue Premiervia Priority Pass · 1 free guest
Amenities
Good to know
- Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun 4am-8pm; Wed-Fri 4am-9pm (escapelounges.com; Priority Pass agrees).
- Thanksgiving Day: 4am-5pm.
Escape Lounges: common questions
Where is Escape Lounges at OAK?
In Terminal 1, after security. Between Gates 8 and 8A, after security
What are Escape Lounges's opening hours?
Mon – Tue: 4 AM – 8 PM; Wed – Fri: 4 AM – 9 PM; Sat – Sun: 4 AM – 8 PM (local time).
How do I get into Escape Lounges?
Amex Platinum card: U.S. Platinum Card Members get complimentary entry with their Card, a same-day boarding pass on any airline and government ID; the name must match the Card and the flight must be booked with a U.S.-issued American Express Card (Companion Platinum Cards on consumer accounts and some Additional Gold/Business expense cards are not eligible). At select locations entry is within 3 hours of departure; on a layover, any time. Delta SkyMiles Reserve card: Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business Card Members get complimentary entry when flying on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight booked with a U.S.-issued American Express Card. Priority Pass: Priority Pass membership (physical or digital card) and a same-day boarding pass; entry up to 3 hours before scheduled departure. Priority Pass members can also pre-book. Escape Lounge: Open to all travelers regardless of airline or ticket class: walk-up entry $60 per adult, or pre-book online at least 24 hours ahead from $45 per person. Children under 3 free.
Which credit cards get you into Escape Lounges?
Amex Platinum, Amex Centurion, Amex Business Platinum, Amex Business Centurion, Amex Delta SkyMiles Reserve, Amex Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business and 25 more. Card terms decide guests and visit limits.
Can I bring a guest into Escape Lounges?
Amex Platinum card: Up to two complimentary guests per visit. Delta SkyMiles Reserve card: Guests pay the lounge's own guest rate and must also be on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. Priority Pass: Guests allowed per the member's Priority Pass plan (guest fees apply).
Does Escape Lounges have showers?
It doesn't list showers. Other lounges at the airport may have them.
From the networks' own lounge directories, last refreshed 2026-11-04. Photos belong to the lounge networks. Rules, hours and guest fees change, and lounges can turn people away when full, so check before you go.