This LaGuardia lounge was just named the most Instagrammable airport location of the year, and it's not the one you think

LaGuardia's Terminal B continues to wow both travelers and industry insiders with its recent $4 billion modern redevelopment. Skytrax gave the terminal a five-star rating, Afar called it “NYC’s most exciting new airport lounge” and Upgraded Points named it “a must-visit.” And now, one of its lounges has earned official recognition for both its food and beverage offerings and a setting so stunning you can't help but snap a few pics.

At the Airport Food & Beverage and Hospitality Conference 2026, Terminal B’s shiny crown jewel—sorry Chase Lounge, we're actually talking about the Capital One Landing—took home two top honors, the first being the Airport Lounge Instagrammable Location of the Year. Yes, there's an award for that, and the Capital One Landing has proved itself to be an exceptionally photo-worthy airport lounge.

What makes this lounge, located on one of Terminal B's skybridges, worthy of your Instagram feed? It features 30-foot hand-painted murals by NYC artist Amrita Marino, floor-to-ceiling windows showing off both the Manhattan skyline and the airfield and lighting so good you’ll forget you’ve been awake since 4am.

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But another reason travelers can't resist posting photos is the food and drinks, which is why Capital One Landing also took home the Airport Lounge Food & Beverage Offer of the Year award. The venue was designed in partnership with the José Andrés Group; instead of lukewarm steam-table pasta, travelers are getting authentic Spanish tapas, craft cocktails and tableside "Daily Rituals" rolled out on interactive carts. (Because nothing says "I'm living my best life" quite like pre-flight goat-cheese-and-caviar cones.)

So how do you get into this eye-catching, tapas-filled heaven? The Capital One Landing is open to anyone with a same-day boarding pass up to three hours before departure, if space allows. Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders get free access, while Venture and Spark Miles cardholders can get in for a discounted rate of $45. Everyone else will have to fork over $90 to visit, but with amenities and accolades like this, it's a worthy splurge to take the stress out of your next airport experience.