Is airport lounge worth it with kids?

Peace and quiet can be hard to find in airports, but you'll find both here. Even though there is some disagreement out there over whether children actually belong in airport lounges at all, I think they're a great place for families to rest and relax before a flight.



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Many allow you to bring children, charged at the same rate as an adult. There are also some that allow children under a certain age to enter for free! You can check the info section of the lounge you are visiting on our app or website to find out.

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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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It's how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures our experts' opinions aren't influenced by compensation. Terms may apply to offers listed on this page. 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.

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The Cons of Airline Lounges If the lounge is crowded, you might still be able to find a seat, but you could be waiting longer for drinks and have to put up with more noise. If you decide to take your family on your business trip, which some travelers choose to do, take note that not all lounges are family friendly.

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Lounges typically set food up in a way where you can help yourself as needed. They often offer free snacks and other food choices, plus drinks, including alcoholic beverages. These food and drink offerings come at no extra cost to you.

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Lounges typically set food up in a way where you can help yourself as needed. They often offer free snacks and other food choices, plus drinks, including alcoholic beverages. These food and drink offerings come at no extra cost to you.

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Can my baby and I board the aircraft first? If you're travelling with a young child or baby, priority boarding is certainly a good idea and a very useful service. Priority boarding allows you to board the aircraft first and settle your little ones instead of clamouring on board as part of a bustling crowd.

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No. The only person who can access the lounge is the person named on the eligible Mastercard payment card. For security reasons, the lounge will verify the name of the cardholder against their boarding pass and their identification card / passport.

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Parents/guardians wishing to escort a Young Traveler to/from the gate must obtain a gate pass from the ticket counter to pass through the security checkpoint. Each airport may impose restrictions on gate passes being issued based on guidance from the local Transportation Security Administration.

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Walk-Through Metal Detector Infants and small children may be carried through the metal detector. Should the alarm sound, additional screening is 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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Lounge access is included in most business and first class tickets, with exceptions. As a rule of thumb, most Business and First Class tickets will include access to an airport lounge for use prior to your departure.

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You can get free access to an airline lounge by redeeming miles or opening a credit card with lounge benefits. Airline elite status also comes with lounge benefits. If you're a U.S. military member on active duty, you might qualify for free lounge access with select airlines.

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Many lounges have their own separate bathrooms, and some even provide showers and places to change, which may be particularly appealing to those who are connecting after an especially long flight.

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Mostly, yes! And in most cases, you can leave the airport during a layover in the US, even while traveling to an international destination. International travelers need to make sure they have a valid visa to travel in the US. But, whether you need to leave the airport or not during a layover is completely up to you.

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In addition to a guaranteed place in the lounge, a pre-booking for the No1 Lounge in Gatwick also includes complimentary access to the priority security lanes. Without a pre-booking, we cannot guarantee you will gain access.

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