Does it cost money to use Priority Pass?

Purchase a Priority Pass membership You'll then pay $35 per person each time you enter a lounge. This is the best option for those who travel less frequently. The Standard Plus membership has a higher annual cost at $299, but it comes with 10 free lounge visits per year. After 10 visits, the per-person cost is $35.



Yes, using Priority Pass involves costs that depend on how you obtained your membership in 2026. If you buy a membership directly, the Standard tier costs about $99/year plus a $35 fee per lounge visit, while the Prestige tier costs roughly $469/year for unlimited free visits. However, most 2026 travelers get Priority Pass as a "complimentary" benefit through premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Amex Platinum. A supportive peer "hidden cost" tip: even with a "free" membership from a credit card, you may still be charged for guests (typically $35 per person) unless your specific card plan includes guest passes. Additionally, in 2026, many "Priority Pass Select" memberships from American Express no longer include the $28 credit at airport restaurants, so always check your digital membership card in the app to see which "experiences" are included before you order a meal.

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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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It really depends on how often you travel and which airport is your main hub. If you only travel once or twice a year, I wouldn't recommend Priority Pass, but it could be worth it if you travel regularly.

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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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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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If you don't have access to airline or credit card lounges, you might want to investigate Priority Pass, a service that provides access to more than 1,300 lounges worldwide. Even better, it's a perk included with many top-tier travel credit cards, so you might not even have to pay for it.

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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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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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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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There are more than 1,200 airport lounges in the world. Priority Pass members can enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and Wi-Fi inside of airport lounges.

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To make the most of these features, you will first need to activate your account at prioritypass.com using the simple step by step process below:
  1. STEP 1: ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT. ...
  2. STEP 2: ENTER MEMBERSHIP NUMBER. ...
  3. STEP 3: ENTER VALIDATION CODE. ...
  4. STEP 4: CREATE ACCOUNT. ...
  5. STEP 5: ONLINE ACCOUNT CREATED.


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By enrolling in Priority Pass, you agree that you will be responsible for any additional accompanying guest visits and that your Card will be automatically charged after you have signed for the additional guest visit and it has been reported to Priority Pass by the participating lounge.

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Your Card includes a Priority Pass™ membership (valued at US$99*) and two complimentary visits annually (valued at US$35 each*). So sit back, relax, and enjoy in one of the more than 1,300 Priority Pass™ lounges worldwide. **Values as of January 2023.

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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.

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What are the main benefits of being a Priority Pass Member?
  • Access to 1,300 airport lounges and experiences worldwide.
  • Complimentary refreshments and light bites.
  • Free Wi-Fi and handy charging points in most lounges.
  • Comfortable seats and quiet spaces to work or unwind.


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In 2021, Plaza Premium Lounges withdrew from the Priority Pass Network. Now in June 2023, they have returned for Priority Pass members to use. This means that Priority Pass members have access to another 63 lounges, further improving the value of the Priority Pass membership.

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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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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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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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