Do we need priority pass for international lounge access?

Lounge Access Most lounges now accept a digital membership card that can be accessed via the Priority Pass app. However, be sure to check the requirements of the specific lounge you wish to visit before arriving. In some cases, the lounge will require a physical membership card.



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Airport lounge access requires a membership, day pass or qualifying airline ticket. Business and first-class passengers often get free access to airline lounges, as do elite members and some U.S. military personnel. The access policy varies by airline.

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Lounge Pass buys you one time access to a particular lounge, with facilities provided as per the lounge details. There are no membership benefits – it's just a straight purchase for lounge access. Priority Pass has membership benefits that include free spa sessions (all spas in the US) for example.

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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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Unlike all the credit cards mentioned above, the Priority Pass Select membership offered on these two American Express cards includes 10 free visits which can be used for the cardmember or guests. After 10 visits, the cardmember is charged $32 to access the lounges. Enrollment required.

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As a Priority Pass Member, you'll have access to 1,400+ airport lounges and travel experiences worldwide, allowing you to enjoy your time at the airport on both your outbound and return journey. Many payment cards offer complimentary Priority Pass membership.

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Lounges give access to passengers with specific premium flight tickets (i.e. business or first class), status levels (i.e. Star Alliance Gold) or for having certain credit cards in their wallet, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express. You can also sometimes purchase access for a year or even just a day.

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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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Unlike Plaza Premium lounges, Priority Pass is a type of membership access that grants members access to a variety of contracted airport lounges rather than a type of lounge itself.

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Both the Basic and Supplementary Cardmember must enrol into Priority Pass. Once enrolled, Platinum Cardmembers in good standing may access participating Priority Pass lounges by presenting your Priority Pass card and airline boarding pass.

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Unfortunately, Priority Pass Select memberships are only meant to be used by the account holder. The Priority Pass website specifies that memberships are valid for the person whose name appears on the card, and can't be used by someone else to gain access.

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Each credit card company sets the terms of Priority Pass Select; while they all include at least 10 free visits to Priority Pass lounges, only some allow unlimited free visits. Others allow you to bring unlimited guests for free, while some cap free guests at two, and yet others still charge for guests.

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A: LoungeKey is a network of worldwide lounges that allows entry by presenting an eligible MasterCard payment card. No membership card is required. Priority Pass is a network of worldwide lounges that allows members entry by presenting their valid Priority Pass membership card to gain entry to a lounge.

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Cards with Priority Pass benefits include:
  1. Chase Sapphire Reserve®.
  2. Citi Prestige® Card.
  3. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card.
  4. Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. Enrollment required.
  5. Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. Enrollment required.
  6. The Platinum Card® from American Express.


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If a Priority Pass lounge is full, you should always ask if there is a waitlist available. If there is one, put your name on it. You'll usually be asked to give your cell phone number so you'll get a text if space becomes available, which gives you some freedom to explore the airport while you wait.

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Your credit card company may automatically mail you a Priority Pass membership card if you are eligible, but in some instances, you will need to enroll with Priority Pass first or call the credit card company to acquire and activate it. You can register with Priority Pass on its website here.

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