Is DragonPass replacing Priority Pass?

In July 2022, both Visa Canada and Mastercard Canada switched their lounge access partnerships from Priority Pass and LoungeKey, respectively, to DragonPass. Today, DragonPass has emerged as the sole lounge access program partner with both Visa Canada and Mastercard Canada.



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What is happening with Priority Pass? 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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Priority Pass has announced that members will regain access to 63 Plaza Premium lounges around the globe. These lounges were removed from the Priority Pass network in 2021 and with their return, members will have new options for relaxing at airports from Singapore to Orlando and dozens of locations in between.

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Lounge staff also have to ensure there is available capacity for those members that have reserved seats and are yet to arrive. As Priority Pass access is subject to availability this can lead to members being refused entry on occasions.

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As a general rule, the more you travel, the more you're going to want to be spending on the annual fee for your Priority Pass. Lounge Pass works in a completely different way. Rather than splashing out on an annual fee, you pay-as-you-go, purchasing a new pass every time you want to visit a lounge.

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Bottom line. Plaza Premium lounges have rejoined Priority Pass as of June 2023. The two companies had cut ties about two years ago, as Plaza Premium seemingly wanted to find new ways to monetize its lounges. I guess that didn't work out, because the lounges are now once again open to Priority Pass members.

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Card Members receive complimentary access to any global location of Plaza Premium Lounges. To access Plaza Premium Lounges, Card Member must present their valid Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D.

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LoungeKey is a lounge membership program coming with certain Visa and Mastercards. It can't be purchased with money. The program is similar to Priority Pass and DragonPass but the lounge selection is a little smaller. However, LoungeKey is a good perk if it comes free of charge with a credit card.

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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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Many of the best Priority Pass lounges in the world are open 24/7, which makes catching a cat nap (or more) very easy. Keep in mind that some lounges frown upon people sleeping there, and many also have time limits on how long you can stay, so factor this into consideration when planning out your night.

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Priority Lane will provide Priority Pass Members with access to the “fast lane” at airport security and passport control checkpoints at an additional fee, meaning you have the chance to reduce your wait time, and spend more time in the airport terminal exploring all the benefits you're entitled to as a Priority Pass ...

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Priority Pass Standard Plus membership: For $299 per year, members get 10 free Priority Pass lounge visits. Each subsequent visit (after the 10th) costs members $32 per visit.

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United's lounges are not part of the Priority Pass network, so Priority Pass holders cannot access United Clubs. If you're deciding between a Priority Pass membership or a United Club membership, you'll need to look at your travel patterns and the cost of each membership.

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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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