How do I know if I have lounge access at the airport?

If in doubt, check the airports where you'll be flying ahead of time on the Priority Pass site (or app) to see which options might be available to you and what amenities they have. However, some lounges may restrict entry to members when they are full and prioritize higher-class or higher-status passengers.



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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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Most Mastercard World and World Elite credit cards offer membership to the LoungeKey airport lounges network. After that, you have to pay for each entry, which costs $32 US. Only ONE of these credit cards offers LoungeKey membership AND free visits (passes), and that's the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard®*.

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No. A Visa Platinum/Visa Signature/Visa Infinite card is enough to enter. You'll need to inform the lounge staff that you are a LoungeKey member. A boarding pass and a form of identification are also required.

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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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Some of the most common benefits you might find in an airport lounge include complimentary food and drinks, workstations, and more spacious and comfortable seating. However, some lounges include even more luxurious benefits, such as showers, nap pods, spas and workout equipment.

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If you're using a Priority Pass lounge, you need your Priority Pass membership card, not your credit card, to gain access. If you're using a non-Priority Pass lounge and get access through your Amex or Capital One card, make sure you have your eligible credit card with you.

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The Centurion Lounge Network You'll need to have either the Amex Platinum card, Amex Business Platinum card, or the Centurion® Card from American Express to gain access. In addition, you can access Centurion Lounges only within 3 hours of a departing flight or between connecting flights.

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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.

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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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Without the complimentary benefit, standard Priority Pass membership plans start at $99 per year, plus $35 per visit. The top-tier plan offered by Priority Pass costs $469 per year, with all-inclusive visits and guest passes at $35 each.

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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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Most airlines allow you to purchase a day pass either online or at the airport on the day of travel. Prices vary depending on the airline and lounge location but typically cost around $25 to $60 per person. Most domestic and international airlines sell day passes at club lounges and online.

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