Priority Pass Lounge at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Sometimes, all you need before a flight is a quiet place to recharge—preferably with a warm meal, a local drink, and a seat that doesn’t involve gate announcements echoing overhead. If you’re flying out of Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), your Priority Pass membership gives you just that. Nestled inside this modest but modern upstate New York airport is a cozy lounge experience that combines small-city charm with big-traveler comfort.

Escape Lounge – Terminal A, Before Gates 1–15

After you clear TSA in Terminal A, turn right and you’ll find the Escape Lounge tucked just before Gates 1–15—a perfect location for nearly every departing passenger.

Open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (with food service wrapping up 30 minutes before close), the lounge offers a quiet, refined atmosphere complete with cozy seating, fast Wi-Fi, and attentive service.

You’ll find a rotating selection of freshly prepared hot and cold dishes, which may include regional bites like chicken riggies (a local favorite pasta dish with spicy tomato cream sauce) or upstate apple crumble for dessert. At the bar, sip on Empire Brewing Co. craft beers or a glass of Finger Lakes Riesling—both reflective of Central New York’s rich food and beverage scene.

The lounge also features digital newspapers and magazines through PressReader, business workstations, and flight info screens so you can stay informed without the overhead noise.

Access and Entry Details

As a Priority Pass member, you’ll enjoy complimentary access by showing your valid membership and same-day boarding pass. Children under 2 are welcome free of charge, and all guests must follow a smart casual dress code. If you’re not a member, you can still get in for $40 when booked in advance, or $45 at the door, regardless of airline or ticket class. The lounge also welcomes American Express Platinum and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve cardholders flying with Delta.