Is Plaza Premium no longer part of Priority Pass?

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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Each is entitled to entry and the same guest policy as the primary cardmember. Those without a premium credit card are also welcome at Plaza Premium lounges, for a fee.

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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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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' new visit fee for guests As of October 1, 2023, Priority Pass will increase its visit fee for guests to $35, compared to the current amount of $32. For context, the latest price hike happened in 2018, and prior to that the visit fee was $27.

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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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TPG staffers have found their Plaza Premium lounge experiences to vary based on the location. While most of these lounges fall below the gold standard of American Express Centurion lounges, they're a good option for a place to grab a snack, unwind in one of many seating options and get some work done.

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Yes, it's possible to get Priority Pass for “free, but this kind of membership comes through a credit card with an annual fee.

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Although DragonPass offers slightly cheaper prices and additional services compared to Priority Pass, the differences are minimal. However, what truly matters is the lounge coverage available at your preferred airports.

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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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