Which is better No1 Lounge or aspire?

The Club Aspire is another airline-agnostic lounge with paid entry (or with Priority Pass, if you have it). It is not dissimilar to the No1 Lounge, although much smaller and slightly brighter with decent views of the airport. A basic buffet and alcohol is free although you can choose to pay for premium food and drink.



The choice between the No1 Lounge and Aspire Lounge at Gatwick (North or South) in 2026 generally favors the No1 Lounge for travelers seeking a more premium, "club-like" atmosphere. No1 Lounges typically offer a more substantial made-to-order hot food menu, a more sophisticated bar selection, and superior runway views. The Aspire Lounge, while often slightly cheaper, tends to be more "buffet-focused" and can feel more functional and crowded during peak hours. If you are looking for a quiet, stylish space with better amenities like a library or a cinema room, No1 is the winner. However, if you have a Priority Pass or are looking for a quick, reliable place to grab a snack and a drink before a flight without a high entry fee, Aspire is a solid, practical choice. Both are significant upgrades from the main terminal, but No1 is widely considered the more "luxurious" of the two brands.

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The Escape lounge is a bit more spacious, so if you're looking for a bit more room to stretch out in this is probably the better choice. It's also worth noting that some areas of the Aspire lounge are reserved for passengers travelling with specific airlines.

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Platinum and Centurion American Express cardholders receive complimentary entry to the Aspire Lounge for themselves and up to two guests. Eligible American Airlines, BA, JAL, and Edelweiss Guests are also permitted entry into this lounge based on their airline ticket.

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In addition to a guaranteed place in the lounge, a pre-booking for the No1 Lounge in Gatwick also includes complimentary access to the priority security lanes. Without a pre-booking, we cannot guarantee you will gain access.

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With more than 30 years of airport hospitality experience, Aspire is Europe's largest brand of airport lounges and serving more than 4 million customers worldwide within 64 lounges in 13 countries.

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Yes, it's possible to get Priority Pass for “free, but this kind of membership comes through a credit card with an annual fee.

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Some, but not all, lounges sell day passes allowing you to bypass Priority Pass membership. By asking the lounge receptionist if they sell day passes you might just find an easy way to enter the lounge. If the airport you're flying from has multiple lounges, check the availability of a day pass from different options.

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There's no limit on how many Priority Pass lounges and restaurants you can visit in a day. So if there are three Priority Pass lounges in an airport, you can visit all three in one day at the airport.

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If your same-day outbound flight departs after the lounge closes for the day, we will admit you as early as 3 hours prior to the lounge closing, subject to available capacity. Select lounges may allow access to eligible Card Members with a confirmed reservation for any same-day travel (departure or arrival).

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Both The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express include access to AmEx Centurion Lounges as well as the vast AmEx Global Lounge Collection.

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