According to a press release sent directly to What Now Chicago, Midway International Airport will open its first-ever lounge at 5700 S Cicero Avenue.
“Midway International Airport will offer a lounge to its customers starting in 2024. Located in the airport’s Central Market at Concourses A and B intersection, The Club MDW will be available for all travelers regardless of airline and class of service. The Club MDW will offer complimentary food and beverage service to all its patrons in an inviting, relaxing environment,” the press release states.
“Through the Midway Modernization Program, we have transformed the passenger experience at our South Side airport, with new, local concessions offerings from diverse ownership groups, a new security checkpoint pavilion that doubles screening capacity, and enhancements to the airport’s parking systems. This new lounge in the heart of Midway is the next step in elevating the passenger experience as Midway continues to see travel numbers that outpace pre-pandemic statistics,” said Commissioner Jamie L. Rhee of the CDA, which owns and operates both O’Hare and Midway International Airports, in the press release statement.
The Club MDW will be accessible through Priority Pass, the world’s most extensive airport lounge membership program. A day pass can also be purchased by any Midway passenger with a boarding pass for $50.
“Developed in collaboration with Midway Partnership, which is redeveloping and managing the airport’s commercial program in partnership with the CDA, the design of the 3,300-square-foot club will draw inspiration from Chicago’s rich architectural history, featuring high-contrast, monochromatic tones. While the classic minimal geometry offers an elegant backdrop for the design, combining a wide range of materials, including metallic accents and plush upholstery that provide a warm and comforting guest experience.”
