1,213 days. That’s how long it’s been since Capital One first announced its hybrid lounge-restaurant concept would be coming to New York-LaGuardia (LGA). At the time, a company representative said it would open sometime “in the not-so-distant future.”
Now, the wait is almost over: The bank says its second Capital One Landing will open next week on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at LaGuardia’s Terminal B. Whether that qualifies as “not-so-distant future” is up for debate.
Was it worth the wait? We can't say for certain – we haven't seen it in person (yet) – but given the early images and specifics, it sure looks promising.
Unlike a traditional airport lounge built around a buffet and bar, Capital One Landings center on chef-driven, sit-down dining with full table service – though there are still ready-made options available for those pressed for time.
The first location opened at Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport (DCA) in 2024 and has earned high marks for food quality, service, and the ability to make reservations in advance. Now, Capital One is bringing the concept to one of the nation’s busiest airports and calling the LGA outpost its “flagship location.”
The new Landing will be open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Here’s what to expect, how to get in, and everything else you need to know before you visit.
Read our full guide to Capital One Lounges and more!
Bigger & Built to Impress
The latest and greatest Capital One Landing spans 12,500 square feet, with seating for 180-plus guests – more than double the size of the DCA location – putting it on par with the bank's biggest (and arguably best) lounge at New York City (JFK).
It’s not massive by mega-hub standards, but it’s a sizable footprint for LaGuardia’s Terminal B – not far from the competing American Express Centurion Lounge – and notably home to what Capital One says is the largest kitchen in the terminal at 2,250 square feet.
The space features 30-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an enclosed terrace with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and the tarmac. There’s also a 30-foot mural by New York artist Amrita Marino, along with greenery, skylights, and a design that leans more toward an upscale restaurant than an airport lounge.
Importantly, the good looks don’t come at the expense of practicality. Every seat has integrated power, there are dedicated luggage nooks, fast Wi-Fi, and five private restrooms (including a changing table) – but no shower suites.
For an airport lounge … landing … whatever, those details matter.
Spanish Tapas, Served Tableside
As with the bank's first Landing at DCA, Capital One partnered with Michelin-starred Chef José Andrés and his team to create the menu for the new LGA outpost. The focus is on scratch-made, Spanish-style tapas (designed for sharing), with ingredients like jamón and olive oil sourced from Spain.
Expect to see fan-favorites from the DCA Landing, including:
- Pan con tomate
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
There are also new dishes created specifically for LGA, such as patatas bravas, vegan chilaquiles, taco de chilorio, and coconut sticky rice with mango.
Unlike a traditional lounge, guests are greeted by a host and seated at a table. You can grab prepared small plates from the tapas bar, order drinks directly, or scan a QR code to have dishes delivered directly to your seat.
But the standard tapas menu is only part of the experience.
Capital One’s “Daily Rituals” – roaming carts that circulate throughout the space – add another layer of food and drink service. On the savory side, that includes caviar cones, goat cheese-infused tomato cones, and classic Spanish pintxos like gildas, José Andrés potato chips with salsa espinaler, and marinated olives. A dedicated vermouth cart offers curated pours with customized garnishes.
For dessert, a separate cart features Andrés’ signature burnt Basque cheesecake, mini caramel tarts, flan, and seasonal fruit.
A full cocktail program includes options like a “Perfect Gin & Tonic” and a New York Sour, while the roaming carts handle tableside martini service and mimosas.
Nonalcoholic options are available, too, including drinks like the Fresa y Piña and Flamingo Shuttle, plus a “curated” (their words, not mine) selection of self-serve coffee and teas.
At the Capital One Landing in D.C., this restaurant-style model – full-service dining layered with interactive carts – has been the biggest differentiator. Capital One appears intent on replicating that success at LaGuardia, just on a larger scale.
How to Get In
For the most part, the entry policies for Capital One Landings Mirror those of Capital One Lounges – though there’s been a notable change this year.
venture x* and *venture x business* primary cardholders get unlimited complimentary access. However, as of Feb. 1, 2026, free guest access is no longer automatic. To bring one complimentary guest per visit, cardholders must spend $75,000 on their card in a calendar year.
If you don't spend enough, guests now cost:
- $45 per adult
- $25 for kids 17 and under
- Free for children 2 and under
Meanwhile, anyone with a *Capital One Venture* or a *Spark Miles* card can enter for $45 per visit. Everyone else – including non-cardholders – can pay $90 per visit. Access is limited to travelers with a same-day boarding pass, and entry is allowed up to three hours before departure.
Like Capital One Lounges, travelers can see real-time capacity and join a digital waitlist through the mobile app. But one unique feature of Capital One Landings is that you can even reserve a time slot months in advance, helping avoid the long lines that plague many premium lounges.
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High Expectations
Capital One Lounges (the traditional lounge concept, not Landings) are easily among the best bank-branded lounges in the country. Between strong food, thoughtful design, and smart digital tools, they’ve set a high bar.
The Landing concept raises the bar even higher by focusing heavily on restaurant-quality dining. If the DCA location is any indication, the LGA Landing could be one of the more compelling airport “lounges” in the country – particularly for travelers who value a real meal over grazing on soggy subs and cheese cubes.
LaGuardia itself has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few years – and this new Capital One Landing fits squarely into that upgrade story. It looks polished, thoughtfully designed, and food-forward in a way few airport spaces are.
After a three-plus-year wait, we’ll finally see whether it lives up to “flagship” billing. If it delivers like DCA – just bigger – Capital One may have one of the most interesting “lounge” concepts in U.S. airports right now.
Bottom Line
After more than three years of waiting, Capital One’s second – and largest – Landing (don't call it a lounge!) is finally set to open next week at LaGuardia on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
With more than double the space of its counterpart in D.C., skyline views, and José Andrés–backed tapas served tableside, it’s far closer to a full-service restaurant than a traditional airport lounge.
Just don’t forget: Guest access is no longer free for Venture X cardholders … unless you're spending $75,000 per year on your card.
Featured image courtesy of Capital One
