Can I enter airport lounge without Priority Pass?

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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About Airport Lounges Access is restricted to elite members and those flying in business or first class. Some airline lounges sell day passes and memberships, while others are accessible through networks like Priority Pass. Airline lounges often feature comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks and drinks.

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Lounge Pass is a pay as you scheme for accessing airport lounges. Priority Pass is a membership scheme with 3 different levels of membership. Deciding which is the best option for you depends on where you plan to travel, how you often you plan to use an airport lounge and if you will have a guest with you.

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8 ways to get airport lounge access
  1. 1) Buy Priority Pass. ...
  2. 3) Purchase an airline-specific loyalty membership. ...
  3. 4) Get a day pass. ...
  4. 6) Be a guest of somebody with lounge access. ...
  5. 7) Access an airport lounge as an active military member. ...
  6. 8) Get access through an airline's co-branded credit card.


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How To Get Into an Airport Lounge for Free
  1. Credit Cards. The easiest way to get into an airline lounge for free is by signing up for a credit card. ...
  2. Redeem Miles. Some airlines allow you to redeem miles for either day passes or lounge memberships. ...
  3. Access Through Elite Status. ...
  4. Free Access for U.S. Military Members.


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How can I find out if my issuer provides me with complimentary lounge visits? If your issuer provides complimentary lounge visits, there will be a “Complimentary Visit” section under My Information on the app and under My Account on the web.

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Priority Pass basics. Priority Pass is a network of airport lounges, mini-suites and even airport restaurants. As of this writing, it boasts 1,300 eligible locations in more than 600 airports in over 150 countries.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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Without the complimentary benefit, standard Priority Pass membership plans start at $99 per year, plus $35 per visit. The top-tier plan offered by Priority Pass costs $469 per year, with all-inclusive visits and guest passes at $35 each.

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Can my membership card be used by someone else? The Priority Pass membership card is non-transferable.

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Most airlines allow you to purchase a day pass either online or at the airport on the day of travel. Prices vary depending on the airline and lounge location but typically cost around $25 to $60 per person. Most domestic and international airlines sell day passes at club lounges and online.

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In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.

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Some of the most common benefits you might find in an airport lounge include complimentary food and drinks, workstations, and more spacious and comfortable seating. However, some lounges include even more luxurious benefits, such as showers, nap pods, spas and workout equipment.

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Simply, present your Priority Pass membership card and boarding pass for access. As a Platinum Cardholder, you are entitled to a complimentary membership in Priority Pass. This allows you to wait for your flight in a relaxed atmosphere in one of the more than 1,200 Priority Pass lounges around the world.

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Lounge members can often arrange a pass through the airline. But outside of that, if you don't have a departing boarding pass for that airport and that day, you can't go through security to get to a lounge.

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Some lounges don't allow you to take food and beverages from the lounge. However, some won't mind if you take a couple of sealed items like bags of crisps, a yogurt or bottled soft drinks for your onward journey.

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The biggest downside with airport lounges, especially in recent years, is the crowds. Lounges are far from exclusive, since so many credit cards offer access. There are several ways this can dampen the lounge experience: There can be long lines to check in to popular lounges.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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These lounges run the gamut from singular, airport-managed lounges to some owned and operated by major airlines. However, Priority Pass lounges all seem to have one thing in common: They're usually crowded. Here's why Priority Pass lounges often reach capacity—plus, tips on how to avoid the crowds.

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