How to access airport lounge without Priority Pass?

Some, but not all, lounges sell day passes allowing you to bypass Priority Pass membership. By asking the lounge receptionist if they sell day passes you might just find an easy way to enter the lounge. If the airport you're flying from has multiple lounges, check the availability of a day pass from different options.



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  3. Private Lounges.
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  7. Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card.
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The simplest way to get lounge access without a credit card is to buy a day pass to the lounge of whichever airline you're flying.

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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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Can I access a lounge without my membership card? You will need to present your physical Digital Membership Card or eligible payment card when entering a lounge.

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6) Be a guest of somebody with lounge access Guest policies vary greatly depending on the airline, the membership status and the type of lounge. Some let guests in for free while others charge a fee which typically ranges between $25 and $65 per person.

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Best credit cards for lounge access and expedited security
  • The Platinum Card® from American Express.
  • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card.
  • Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (see rates & fees)
  • Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card (see rates and fees)
  • United Club? Infinite Card.
  • Chase Sapphire Reserve®


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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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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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Can my membership card be used by someone else? The Priority Pass membership card is non-transferable. When you access a lounge, the staff will need to check that the name printed on your membership card matches your boarding pass.

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Both The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express include access to AmEx Centurion Lounges as well as the vast AmEx Global Lounge Collection.

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The Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit card provides airport lounge access to cardholders by way of a complimentary membership to Priority Pass™.

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Participating Airport Lounges: Select airport lounges, as determined by Visa from time to time, where complimentary access is available to Eligible Cardholders on the terms and conditions set out below.

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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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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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