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Can I use Priority Pass lounge when I land?

You'll also be asked to present a valid boarding pass for that day. Can you use Priority Pass lounge on arrival, too? In most cases, no. Since a boarding pass is required for entry, don't expect to be able to head into a lounge after a long flight.



Whether you can use a Priority Pass lounge upon landing (as an "arrival lounge") depends almost entirely on the airport layout and the specific lounge policy. Most Priority Pass lounges are located in the "airside" or "secure" zones of the terminal. If your arrival gates and departure gates are in the same secure area (common for domestic flights), you can usually walk into a lounge after landing. However, for international arrivals, you are typically funneled directly through Immigration and Customs, which places you in the "landside" (public) area of the airport, making it impossible to return to the airside lounges. A few airports have specific Arrival Lounges located in the public area or after baggage claim that are part of the Priority Pass network, but these are the exception rather than the rule. Always check the Priority Pass app for the "Conditions" of a specific lounge to see if they explicitly allow or disclaim arrival access.

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If a lounge is accepting Priority Pass members, you'll have to present your membership card at the front desk. This could be the physical card that's mailed to you after you activate your account or pay for your membership, or a digital card that you store either in your phone's wallet or in the mobile app.

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We can't admit you if you've just landed, unless you have a layover or connecting flight that departs on the same day that is stated on your boarding pass. Same-day round-trip itineraries are not considered connecting flights.

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Priority Pass basics. Priority Pass is a network of airport lounges, mini-suites and even airport restaurants.

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Technically, you can access lounges for only three hours, though some lounges will waive this rule. Many lounges may restrict access to passengers departing from that airport, meaning you may not always be able to use the Priority Pass membership as an arrivals lounge.

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For all levels of elite status, members can only access Sky Clubs within three hours of scheduled departure or on arrival. Oddly enough, SkyTeam Elite Plus members associated with other airlines can still access Delta Sky Clubs in Main Cabin or Comfort+ before an international flight.

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Platinum Card Members can enjoy access to more than 1,400+ airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, including flagship locations through The Centurion® Network which includes Centurion Lounges and Escape Lounges- The Centurion® Studio Partner.

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In this article, Priority Pass refers to the network of airport lounges, while Priority Pass Select refers to the airport lounge benefits included with your credit card. To enter a Priority Pass lounge, you'll need to show your membership card (or digital card) and your boarding pass.

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Many of the best Priority Pass lounges in the world are open 24/7, which makes catching a cat nap (or more) very easy. Keep in mind that some lounges frown upon people sleeping there, and many also have time limits on how long you can stay, so factor this into consideration when planning out your night.

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Some airlines offer arrival lounges for passengers to shower, rest, and eat after a long-haul international flight.

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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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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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In most airport lounges, you're allowed to stay for 2-3 hours before departure or after landing. Some also offer extended stays for upwards of 5 hours. That said, these time limits are rarely enforced.

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Admittance to lounges is strictly subject to cardholders and any guests, if permitted, being in possession of a valid flight ticket and travel documents for the same day of travel. Airline, airport and other travel industry employees traveling on reduced-rate tickets may not be eligible for access.

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Some Centurion Lounges even offer spa services, wine tasting and family rooms. This is significantly better than you will find in your average Priority Pass lounge. Best of all, these services are complimentary to eligible cardmembers.

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As of Feb. 1, 2023, the ability to bring in two guests at no additional cost went away for most cardholders. Now, unless you spend $75,000 or more each calendar year on your card, you'll need to pay $50 to bring an adult guest ($30 for children ages 2 through 17) into the Centurion Lounge.

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Each cardmember Priority Pass Select membership includes two guests per lounge visit. For each additional guest beyond that, your card will be charged a fee per guest, per visit. Any guest visit charges will process after your Priority Pass lounge visit.

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Can I use Priority Pass twice in one day? 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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Can my membership card be used by someone else? The Priority Pass membership card is non-transferable. When you access a lounge, the staff will need to check that the name printed on your membership card matches your boarding pass.

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