To enter a Priority Pass lounge, you need to show your physical or digital membership card or an eligible credit card. You also need to show proof of same-day travel.

Using your Priority Pass in 2026 is a straightforward three-step process. First, use the Priority Pass app to locate a participating lounge in your specific terminal; this is crucial because many lounges have restricted hours or may be "at capacity" for pass holders during peak times. Second, once at the lounge reception, present your Digital Membership Card (available via a QR code in the app) or your physical plastic card along with your same-day boarding pass. The lounge staff will scan your code and may ask you to confirm the number of guests you are bringing. Finally, you may be asked to sign a digital terminal to verify the visit. If your membership is provided through a premium credit card, ensure you have "activated" the benefit in your bank's portal first. Be aware that some lounges may charge a guest fee (typically around $35) if your specific plan does not include "complimentary guests," which will be billed to your linked payment card automatically.