What does a Priority Pass do?

The Priority Pass membership, included on many credit cards with annual fees of $400 or more, can get you through the door at more than 1,300 airport lounges worldwide at no additional charge.



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Our lounges are quiet, connected spaces to relax or work in, with pre-flight bites, drinks and other added perks that help you refresh and revive. We're continuously adding new, innovative features to our app, making Priority Pass the perfect travel companion for every step of your journey.

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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.

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With a Priority Pass membership, you'll receive benefits such as: Complimentary refreshments, including alcohol in most lounges. Space to work or relax in a comfortable place. Free Wi-Fi in most lounges.

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Standard membership: $99 per year; includes visits for $35 each for the member and any guests. Standard Plus membership: $329 per year; includes 10 free visits, with subsequent visits for $35 each (the same price as all guest visits).

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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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Free Priority Pass lounge access for you and two accompanying guests (enrollment required). Additional guests are $27 each per visit.

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Purchase a Priority Pass membership You'll then pay $32 per person each time you enter a lounge. This is the best option for those who travel less frequently. The Standard Plus membership has a higher annual cost at $299, but it comes with 10 free lounge visits per year. After 10 visits, the per-person cost is $32.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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Priority boarding is typically a good idea if your flight is full, and you really can't risk checking your carry-on bag. If your seat is toward the back of the plane on a full flight, there's a high risk that you won't have any overhead compartment space for your carry-on bag by the time you board.

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Which are the best credit cards for Priority Pass lounge access?
  • Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card.
  • Capital One Venture X Business.
  • Chase Sapphire Reserve.
  • Citi Prestige® Card.
  • The Platinum Card® from American Express.
  • The Business Platinum Card® from American Express.


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The Priority Pass membership, included on many credit cards with annual fees of $400 or more, can get you through the door at more than 1,300 airport lounges worldwide at no additional charge. Used strategically, the perks can far surpass the cost of a high credit card annual fee.

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Simply, present your Priority Pass membership card and boarding pass for access. As a Platinum Cardholder, you are entitled to a complimentary membership in Priority Pass. This allows you to wait for your flight in a relaxed atmosphere in one of the more than 1,200 Priority Pass lounges around the world.

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If a Priority Pass lounge is full, you should always ask if there is a waitlist available. If there is one, put your name on it. You'll usually be asked to give your cell phone number so you'll get a text if space becomes available, which gives you some freedom to explore the airport while you wait.

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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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If you don't have access to airline or credit card lounges, you might want to investigate Priority Pass, a service that provides access to more than 1,300 lounges worldwide. Even better, it's a perk included with many top-tier travel credit cards, so you might not even have to pay for it.

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Credit cards with Priority Pass Both cards are linked to the Prestige membership. This means that one additional guest per card can be taken into the lounge, bringing the total to four. The SpardaMasterCard Platinum is a clever alternative with a possible refund of the annual fee under certain conditions.

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You don't need to activate your card but by activating your online account you'll see lots of benefits like offers, discounts and lounge alternatives. Register online to enjoy Priority Pass at your fingertips!

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