The best part? Getting into Priority Pass lounges is complimentary if you hold the right credit card. And it goes beyond lounges, as certain Priority Pass memberships can also get you access to mini-suites and even free meals at airport restaurants , too. But what exactly is Priority Pass? How do you access these lounges and what are they like? Read on for our full guide to the Priority Pass Lounge experience.
If you hold a Priority Pass Select membership, odds are there will be an airport lounge, mini-suite, or restaurant you can get into at the airport during your travels. Priority Pass is a global network of over 1, airport lounges, spa experiences, and airport restaurants. There are currently Priority Pass experiences available in over cities throughout countries. More lounges and restaurants are being added all the time.
Of course, lounges are the main event. In our opinion, the best lounges in the U. But even the worst Priority Pass lounge is better than sitting at the gate before your flight. At a minimum, you can get free water, drinks, and light snacks.
You should always have a comfortable seat, access to outlets, and free Wi-Fi. Some Priority Pass lounges abroad go much farther, like the truly massive Primeclass Lounge in Muscat MCT , which has several bars, made-to-0rder food options, and even dedicated sleeping rooms for long layovers. While many Priority Pass lounges are independently operated, some airlines give Priority Pass members access to their lounges.
On the Priority Pass website , you can buy three different tiers of membership. But we would never recommend it. And in almost every way, these card-based memberships are better than those purchased outright. As you can see, some of these cards will only allow you to visit a Priority Pass lounge a certain amount of times each year. And the biggest difference comes from Priority Pass memberships obtained through American Express credit cards.
Starting in , Priority Pass Select memberships obtained from an American Express credit card stopped offering credits for Priority Pass restaurants. Over the past few years, Priority Pass has been hard at work creating partnerships at a growing list of airport restaurants in which members can use credits to dine for free during their travels. If you often travel through an airport that has a Priority Pass restaurant option, it can be an incredible deal.
Tips cannot be included with these credits, so make sure to tip your servers separately based on the full bill. In our opinion, that leaves the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the U. Premium service and support We promise to provide the very best service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, days a year.
Our Membership Services team has expert, multilingual advisors who live and breathe Priority Pass every day. Welcome to Lounge Class travelling with family and friends or for work, Priority Pass offers you space to relax and refresh before a flight. Priority Pass provides access to lounges however you fly.
For short haul economy flights or when you can't fly your preferred airline, our Members can rely on Lounge Class. Access is dependent upon availability. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail Notify me of followup posts via e-mail. Can that information be obtained anywhere? Thanks for the feedback Veronica. I had a paying Priority Pass subscription but I have cancelled it for the following reasons: — less trips — some lounges are still closed — the majority of the lounges now have some limited services especially very reduced food choice.
I totally get why food would be an initial safety concern. But, if transmission is overwhelmingly airborne, I hope the lougnes reflect that and regain some confidence around providing food in a thoughtful manner.
I had gotten the aspire hilton card and have yet to use this benefit. I am eager to finally try this out! But it does make me wonder if I still need the aspire card if I am not traveling right now. Thanks for sharing! Speaking of LAX — P. I also asked them and they are not sure if they will re-join the PP network when they re-open. Great list of cards with associated fees that offer access. Hilton card for 95 a year with 10 passes is a great deal. Fairly easy to get 10 of value out of a PP lounge if your airport has one.
Which has more value? Just looking at the chart above the Ritz seems more affordable if you have another authorized user. But I know the CSR is more popular. I currently have the CSR now but wondering. Accessing a lounge at the airport makes the difference in a trip of many hours or while waiting for a combination flight.
Priority pass gives us that opportunity for a better travel experience. I thought it was closer to 6 bills. Why deny people? Very helpful article. This article will help me choose the best rewards card for lounge access when my air travelling resumes. As an occasional traveller, Hilton Honors pass looks intriguing. This can be a good benefit if you travel frequently and have a primary city with a participating restaurant.
I always fly to cities with no lounges or restaurants included in Priority Pass. Or they are in a different terminal. This says the Ritz card is only two guests but over and over its been printed elsewhere its unlimited guests as long as the lounge allows it.
What is Priority Pass? Other benefits can include at many airports are: Complimentary refreshments. Some lounges even include alcoholic beverages.
Private or semi-private workspaces Free Wi-Fi and charging options at most lounges Comfortable seating and quiet spaces Rooms designed specifically for families in some lounges Conference rooms, showers, and other facilities Access to retail, dining even and sleeping options depending on the airports To check if an airport has a lounge and what your options are you can hop on the Priority Pass website or download the app.
Priority Pass Restaurant Lounges In addition to traditional airport lounges, Priority Pass also partners with several airport restaurants around the world. Limit 1 guest. Types of Priority Pass Lounges Here are a few of our favorite Priority Pass lounge types: Minute Suites — Provides a private room complete with a daybed sofa which can transform into a bed.
It also offers office space to guests with Wi-Fi and charging stations.
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