Aspire Lounge South
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At a glance
Temporarily closed for winter from 5 November 2026 until 28 February 2027. Existing bookings accommodated at Luxe by Aspire. Operated by Aspire / Swissport.
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This lounge is temporarily closed. Check with the operator before you go; the access rules below apply once it reopens.
Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card
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Entry and guest policy
Open to all travellers with a booking; children welcome with an adult (no alcohol served to under-18s). Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Stays up to 3 hours.
Location & opening hours
Birmingham Airport · Main Terminal — Gates 1–20 · Near gate 1
Temporarily closed for winter from 5 November 2026 until 28 February 2027 (per LoungePair and airport); existing bookings move to Luxe by Aspire. Normally airside in the South departure area next to Gate 1.
- Opening hours
- 3:30 AM – 6 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/London
- Lounge history
Renovated 2026
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
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Quick answers
Who can get into Aspire Lounge South?
Aspire Lounge South lists access through Aspire Lounges, DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Open to all travellers with a booking; children welcome with an adult (no alcohol served to under-18s). Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Stays up to 3 hours. Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
What are the opening hours of Aspire Lounge South?
Aspire Lounge South is open 3:30 AM – 6 PM daily (local time, Europe/London). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
Where is Aspire Lounge South?
Aspire Lounge South is in Main Terminal — Gates 1–20 at Birmingham Airport (BHX), near gate 1. Temporarily closed for winter from 5 November 2026 until 28 February 2027 (per LoungePair and airport); existing bookings move to Luxe by Aspire. Normally airside in the South departure area next to Gate 1.
Does Aspire Lounge South have showers and a bar?
Aspire Lounge South has a full bar and seating for about 135. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Aspire Lounge South?
Lounge Frog rates Aspire Lounge South 4.1 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Traveller reviews
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