Can you use a lounge if not flying the airline?

Many lounges don't even require that you be flying their airline! Most of the lounges that sell day passes belong to U.S.-based airlines like Alaska Airlines (Alaska Lounge), American (Admirals Club), and United (United Club).



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Admittance to United Club locations is permitted only at the departure and arrival airports for United, Star Alliance or a contracted partner operated flights.

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Air France's Business Lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Reopens—With Saunas. The 23,000-square-foot space comprises two private saunas, mini sleep suites, and much, much more.

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Airport lounges are generally worth the effort to get in, whether as provided by your airline ticket, credit card or elite status. The benefits are truly there, from the basics like Wi-Fi, clean restrooms, beverages and a place to sit, to sit down meals and premium beverages.

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Flying internationally in a premium cabin If you want access to these spaces, book yourself an eligible business-class ticket that grants you lounge access. Now, it's important to note that if you're flying domestically, you typically won't get access to an airline's lounge just for having a business-class ticket.

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Passengers pay for the entrance or flight tickets can also include lounge service. Certain credit cards or boarding passes also allow you to enter the lounges. In overbooking cases, lounge service is provided to the passengers.

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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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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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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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No. The only person who can access the lounge is the person named on the eligible Mastercard payment card. For security reasons, the lounge will verify the name of the cardholder against their boarding pass and their identification card / passport.

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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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That's right, nowadays even if you are flying economy and have absolutely no airline loyalty, you can pay to enter a new style of pay-per-use lounges. PAY-PER-USE LOUNGES are first class lounges that are open to ALL travellers regardless of airline flown – for a relatively small fee.

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Best Credit Cards With Lounge Access
  • Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Best Card With Lounge Access for Families.
  • Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Best Card With Lounge Access.
  • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card: Best Delta Card With Lounge Access.


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My recommendation is, if you are flying from a non-Schengen country, you will have to go through border control to leave the airport and customs to get back into the airport. For that reason, do not leave the airport if your layover is less than 7 hours.

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Lots of airport lounges have quiet areas specifically for travelers who want to take a nap. You save money this way, especially if one of your credit cards gets you free airport lounge access.

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