Southwest Lounge Network & Capacity Modeler

Active Phase 1 Lounges

4 Hubs

DAL, DEN, PHX, BWI

Hourly Peak Eligible Pax

842 pax/hr

Across active departure banks

Total Recommended Footprint

56,000 sq ft

Avg 14,000 sq ft / station

Estimated Buildout Capex

$50.4M

$900 / sq ft construction

Net Loyalty Value / Yr

+$18.6M/yr

Co-brand retention & day-passes

Tactical Flight Network & Station Allocation

4 Active Flagships

Click hub chips or map nodes to toggle Phase 1 launch cities. The model dynamically recalculates bank arrivals, seat turns, and wait time risk.

Phase 1 Launch (Selected)

Phase 2 Expansion Pipeline

Connecting Outstation Hub

Capacity Sizing & Access Policy Controls

Avg Lounge Footprint (Sq Ft) 14,000 sq ft

Target Guest Dwell Time (Minutes) 55 mins

Walk-Up Day Pass Fee ($) $59

Complimentary Access Policy Tiers

A-List Preferred Chase RR Priority Card Business Select Fare Companion Pass Perk

Station Specifications & Peak Bank Operational Metrics

4 Active Stations Modeled

Hub Airport	Status	Daily SWA Flights	Peak Bank Flights	Peak Eligible Pax/Hr	Recommended Seats	Seat Turnover Rate	Capex Budget	Est Annual Opex

Model outputs based on typical Boeing 737-800/MAX 8 175-passenger cabin load factors & Rapid Rewards member tier distributions.