Liverpool John Lennon airport to get a new 200-seat Aspire lounge this summer

There is good news for HfP readers travelling through Liverpool John Lennon airport, with the announcement of a brand new Aspire lounge.

Aspire and the airport appear to be going for it in a big way. This isn’t a modest expansion of the existing space – it is totally new lounge in a new location which will seat 200 people.

This is triple the capacity of the existing lounge and must surely put an end to any access issues for Priority Pass holders.

Aspire is continuing with its tiered approach, with the lounge consisting of two parts.

Luxe by Aspire will be an adults-only space with premium drinks and food and ‘private booths’. I suspect that this will be available to Priority Pass holders for a surcharge and will be the default lounge for (the very few) business class passengers.

The main lounge will presumably be focussed on the Priority Pass market, although both lounges will obviously be bookable for cash too.

Unlike the new Aspire lounge complex in Newcastle, there will not be a super-premium area with table service.

In another key development, the lounge will even have its own toilets – something which is missing from the current Aspire lounge!

The airport said:

With a nod to the City’s iconic Liver Building, this fantastic new lounge will have a look and feel that will reflect the area and city region.

The increased capacity and improved facilities will have a real premium feel, giving those passengers looking for somewhere special to relax before their departure, a great start to their journey from Liverpool.

We are also creating a space that will be able to accommodate the growing numbers of passengers using Liverpool both now and into the future too.

David Collyer at Aspire said:

Airport lounges have seen a marked increase in demand from passengers looking for an elegant space to relax, whether for business or pleasure. The addition of ‘Luxe by Aspire’ will mark a real step-change in delivering the premium service our guests are looking for.

We look forward to creating a truly exceptional lounge experience in Liverpool, where travellers can unwind or work, all while enjoying the luxury of a premium hotel atmosphere.

Aspire will hopefully organise a media event as they did with the Newcastle launch which will give us a chance to take a look. There is no opening date apart from ‘summer’, with construction already underway.

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How to get FREE airport lounge access via UK credit cards (June 2025)

Here are the six options to get FREE airport lounge access via a UK credit card.

Your best value option (but no points):

The cheapest route to a Priority Pass airport lounge card is via the Lloyds Bank World Elite Mastercard.

The credit card has a fee of £15 per month, and comes with a Priority Pass which gives unlimited free access for the cardholder. If you add a free supplementary cardholder, they will also receive unlimited free access.

Unlike the version of Priority Pass you receive with American Express, the Lloyds Bank version also lets you access £18 airport restaurant credits.

Even better, the credit card has 0% FX fees and comes with 0.5% cashback. Full details are in my Lloyds Bank World Elite Mastercard review.

Lounge access via American Express cards:

The Platinum Card from American Express comes with two free Priority Pass cards, one for you and one for a supplementary cardholder. Each card admits two so a family of four gets in free. You get access to all 1,500 lounges in the Priority Pass network – search it here.

You also get access to Eurostar, Lufthansa and Delta Air Lines lounges.  Our in-depth review of The Platinum Card from American Express is here.

You can apply here.

The American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card is FREE for the first year. It comes with a Priority Pass card loaded with four free visits to any Priority Pass lounge – see the list here.

Additional lounge visits are charged at £24.  You get four more free visits for every year you keep the card.  

There is no annual fee for Amex Gold in Year 1 and you get a 20,000 points sign-up bonus.  Full details are in our American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card review here.

Lounge access via HSBC Premier credit cards (Premier account holders only):

HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard gets you get a free Priority Pass card, allowing you access to the Priority Pass network.  Guests are charged at £24 although it may be cheaper to pay £60 for a supplementary credit card for your partner.

The card has a fee of £290 and there are strict financial requirements to become a HSBC Premier customer.  Full details are in my HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard review.

Got a small business?

If you have a small business, consider The American Express Business Platinum Card which has the same lounge benefits as the personal Platinum card:

You should also consider the Capital on Tap Pro Visa credit card which has a lower fee and, as well as a Priority Pass for airport lounge access, also comes with Radison Rewards VIP hotel status:

PS. You can find all of HfP’s UK airport lounge reviews – and we’ve been to most of them – indexed here.