What is going on with Priority Pass?

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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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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Withdrawal of Priority Pass restaurant access via American Express. To the point Effective August 1, 2019, Priority Pass cardholders obtained through American Express will no longer have access to Priority Pass airport restaurants.

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American Express reasoned this change with overcrowding of its lounges and that implementing such a restriction would ease the lines to get in. International cardholders are no affected by this and it concerns U.S. cards only.

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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.

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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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Priority Pass pays British Airways for each access into its lounge network, and it's worth it for British Airways to open these lounges early to allow for this paid access.

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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. Any guest visit charges will process after your Priority Pass lounge visit.

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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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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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Airport lounge access requires a membership, day pass or qualifying airline ticket. Business and first-class passengers often get free access to airline lounges, as do elite members and some U.S. military personnel.

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Priority Pass lounges tend to have peak and super-peak times of entry (timed with flight departures) but there are also times when they clear out as travelers down a final sip and rush to their flights. Usually if you are willing to wait 10–15 minutes, you'll be able to enter, find a seat, and settle.

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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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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 of Feb. 1, 2023, the ability to bring in two guests at no additional cost went away for most cardholders. Now, unless you spend $75,000 or more each calendar year on your card, you'll need to pay $50 to bring an adult guest ($30 for children ages 2 through 17) into the Centurion Lounge.

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For 2023 guest privileges, your 2022 spending is the deciding factor. If you didn't spend at least $75,000 on your card last year, you cannot bring complimentary guests into the lounge from now on. These spending requirements reset each calendar year.

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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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