Is Priority Pass the same as Plaza Premium lounge?
Plaza Premium airport lounges are rejoining the Priority Pass network. This gives Priority Pass members access to over 60 additional locations. One of the best ways to get a Priority Pass membership is through a credit card.
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As a Priority Pass Member, you'll have access to 1,400+ airport lounges and travel experiences worldwide, allowing you to enjoy your time at the airport on both your outbound and return journey.
Lounges in the Priority Pass network may have slightly different policies, but the general time limit is 3 hours. You can find information about a specific lounge, such as its hours and specific amenities, on the Priority Pass website or app. It's easy to search for lounges by city and airport.
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.
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.
Cardmembers receive complimentary access to any global location of Plaza Premium Lounges. Cardmember must present their valid Card, a confirmed boarding pass for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unfortunately, Priority Pass Select memberships are only meant to be used by the account holder. The Priority Pass website specifies that memberships are valid for the person whose name appears on the card, and can't be used by someone else to gain access.