LaGuardia Terminal B’s Capital One Landing Earns Two Top Honors

East Elmhurst, Queens, N.Y. (July 28, 2026) – LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s award-winning Terminal B, celebrates that the Capital One Landing, the elevated dining destination created in collaboration with Capital One and Michelin rated José Andrés Group, has received two prestigious honors at the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) and Hospitality Conference 2026.

 

The Capital One Landing received:

Located on one of Terminal B’s iconic skybridges, the Capital One Landing has redefined the airport dining experience with Spanish-inspired cuisine, creative design, and thoughtful hospitality tailored to today’s traveler.

 

At the Capital One Landing, travelers can enjoy a menu featuring tapas, expertly crafted cocktails, Spanish wines, local beers, and premium coffee and tea, as well as Capital One’s signature Daily Rituals, featuring roaming carts that bring interactive moments tableside and turn each visit into a memorable dining experience.

 

 With a focus on guest comfort and experience, the venue features floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and LaGuardia’s airfield, a 30-foot hand-painted mural by New York-based artist Amrita Marino, and thoughtful amenities including integrated power at every seat, fast Wi-Fi, and dedicated luggage nooks.

 

Since opening in February 2026, the Capital One Landing has quickly earned recognition as one of the most exciting new airport dining experiences in the country, with AFAR calling it “NYC’s most exciting new airport lounge” and Upgraded Points naming it “a must-visit.” Food & Wine highlighted the lounge’s striking design, noting that the “whimsical dining space flooded with natural light and anchored by a stately bar” will “inevitably catch [guests’] eyes.”

 

“We are thrilled to see the Capital One Landing recognized by the Airport Food & Beverage and Hospitality community for its design, culinary experience, and commitment to elevating the guest journey,” said Suzette Noble, CEO of LaGuardia Gateway Partners. “These awards reflect the incredible collaboration between the teams at Terminal B, Capital One, and José Andrés Group to create a space that goes beyond traditional airport amenities and delivers an exceptional hospitality experience for every guest.”

 

"It's a proud moment for our team, José Andrés Group, and LGA Terminal B, and confirms that our vision for a new category of airport hospitality is resonating. By pairing the culinary expertise of the José Andrés Group with a design that invites guests to truly savor their time in the terminal, we’ve created a space that transforms the traveler journey. This award is a wonderful validation of our commitment to delivering elevated, chef-driven experiences right where travelers need them most,” said Callie Kooiker, Head of Airport Lounges and Landings at Capital One.

 

"The Port Authority congratulates LaGuardia Gateway Partners, Capital One, and the Jose Andres Group on this well-deserved recognition of their hard work and collaboration to provide a quality experience for travelers at the Capital One Landing lounge as they fly through our award-winning LaGuardia Airport,” said Emanuel Ciminiello, the Port Authority’s general manager of LaGuardia Airport. “As the operator of LaGuardia Airport, we strive to deliver an airport guest experience worthy of this region.”

 

The Capital One Landing is open to all guests with a same-day boarding pass up to three hours before departure, subject to space availability. Eligible Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business primary cardholders receive complimentary access to the Capital One Landing, while Venture and Spark Miles cardholders can access for a discounted rate of $45. All other guests can enjoy the Capital One Landing for $90 per visit.

 

 With these latest honors, LaGuardia Terminal B continues to build on its reputation as a leader in airport design, dining, and guest experience. The terminal has earned international recognition for its innovative approach to modern travel, including a perfect 5-star rating from Skytrax.

 

For more information on dining options at LaGuardia Terminal B, visit www.laguardiab.com/dine-shop-more.

 

To learn more about Capital One Landings, visit https://capitalonetravel.com/airport-lounges. Full access policies can be viewed at https://capitalonetravel.com/airport-lounges/lounge-access-guide.

 

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LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) is the private manager and developer of the new award-winning, state-of-the-art LaGuardia Terminal B. LGP is composed of Vantage Group and Meridiam for development and equity investment with Vantage Group leading the terminal Management.

 

 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is undertaking a historic redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport, of which Terminal B is one part. LGP won the bid issued by the Port Authority to deliver the extensive capital redevelopment project of Terminal B and provide world-class terminal facilities and operations for passengers and airlines. In 2022, the $5.1B Terminal B project – a public-private partnership – finished on time and budget. In 2023, LaGuardia Terminal B became the first airport terminal in North America to be awarded a perfect 5-star rating for customer experience by Skytrax.

 

 LaGuardia Terminal B is home to Air Canada, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Porter Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines.