Priority Pass is an independent airport lounge access program. At any visit to a Priority Pass lounge, you may bring in one guest at no charge. You will be charged the prevailing retail rate for any additional guests.

Whether you can bring a guest for free depends entirely on the specific credit card or membership tier that issued your Priority Pass. While many premium travel cards (like the Chase Sapphire Reserve) traditionally offered two free guests, there have been major policy shifts in 2026. For example, as of February 1, 2026, many "Venture X" cardholders are now required to pay a fee—typically $35 per guest—for Priority Pass lounge entry, reflecting a trend toward curbing lounge overcrowding. If you purchased your membership directly from Priority Pass, the "Standard" and "Standard Plus" plans generally charge a flat fee per guest visit, while the "Prestige" level might include a few guest passes. If your card still offers "complimentary guests," you can simply present your digital membership card at the lounge desk; if not, the guest fee is automatically charged to the linked credit card. Always verify your current guest benefit in your card's mobile app before arrival.

That depends on which Priority Pass membership you have and which lounge or experience you’re accessing. Here’s the breakdown:

1. By Membership Type

• Standard (Usually from a mid-tier credit card): You typically get 2 free guest visits per year. After that, you pay a fee per guest (usually ~$32).
• Prestige / Full (Usually from a premium credit card like Chase Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, or a paid membership): You can usually bring 2 guests for free at every visit. Some programs, like the one from Capital One, allow unlimited guests.
• Lite / Select (Usually from a no-annual-fee or low-fee card): Often no free guests are included. You must pay the guest fee for anyone you bring.

2. Critical Rule: Lounge-Specific Policies

This is the most important point. Even if your membership allows free guests, the individual lounge has the final say. Due to overcrowding, many lounges now enforce their own stricter guest policies, especially during peak hours.

• Always check the Priority Pass app for the specific lounge you plan to visit. It will list the current guest policy (e.g., “Guests are permitted at a charge of USD 27,” or “No guests allowed due to capacity constraints”).

3. For Non-Lounge Experiences

Priority Pass now includes non-lounge benefits like restaurant credits ($28-$30 per person) at airport eateries. For these: You must be traveling with your guest(s) to use the credit for them. The number of guests you can cover depends on your membership type (as above).

How to Know for Sure:

1. Check your membership details in your Priority Pass account or with your card issuer.
2. Always, always check the Priority Pass app or website for the real-time guest policy of the specific location you’re visiting before you go.

Bottom line: While many premium memberships allow you to bring at least one guest for free, you must verify both your membership terms and the specific lounge’s rules to be certain.