What You Need to Know
Air travel remains the quickest, albeit not always the most convenient, way to travel. With more routes and airlines, travel is becoming increasingly accessible. In turn, airports are often incredibly crowded, including at the boarding gate.
One such reprieve from airport chaos is an airport lounge. Thankfully, you don’t have to be flying in a premium cabin to experience one thanks to Priority Pass.
What Is Priority Pass?
Priority Pass is one of the world’s largest airport lounge membership programs, offering access to more than 1,800 locations worldwide. The majority of these are traditional airport lounges, but Priority Pass can also include access to restaurants and experiences, such as sleep pods, workspaces, and game rooms.
Unlike other lounge memberships, you don’t need to fly a specific airline or cabin class to access these Priority Pass locations. All you need is your Priority Pass membership.
Priority Pass membership tiers and cost
Priority Pass offers three levels of paid memberships:
- Priority Pass Standard: $99 per year. Member visit fee is $35, and the guest visit fee is $35.
- Priority Pass Standard Plus: $329 per year. Members receive 10 free visits, and the guest visit fee is $35.
- Priority Pass Prestige: $469 per year. Member visits are always free and the guest visit fee is $35.
And then there’s Priority Pass Select. This special Priority Pass tier is offered as a credit card benefit by select card issuers. Major U.S. issuers such as Chase, American Express, and Capital One include Priority Pass Selectt. However, plenty of other domestic and international banks also offer it as a perk.
Priority Pass Select may not include restaurant discounts or other perks, depending on the credit card you use for your membership.
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Priority Pass Lounge Access by Credit Card
Several U.S.-based credit cards offer some level of Priority Pass Select membership to cardholders. Here’s a list of the top cards and their respective benefits, fees, and additional guest policies:
| Credit Card | Complimentary Cardholder Access | Number of Free Guests (when allowed by the location) | Digital Priority Pass Card | Card Annual Fee | Authorized User Lounge Access | Authorized User Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citi Strata Elite℠ Card | Unlimited lounge access – No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries | 2 guests | Yes | $595 | Yes | $75 |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card | Unlimited lounge access – No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries | $35 per guest per visit | Yes | $395 | Yes for an additional $125 per cardholder | $0 (up to four authorized users) |
| Capital One Venture X Business | Unlimited lounge access – No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries | 2 guests then $35 per guest per visit | Yes | $395 | Yes for an additional $125 per cardholder | $0 |
| Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card | Unlimited lounge access – No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries (Enrollment Required) |
2 guests | Yes | $650 – Rates & Fees | No | $0 – Rates & Fees |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve® | Unlimited lounge access – No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries | 2 guests | Yes | $795 | Yes | $195 |
| American Express Platinum Card® | Unlimited lounge access – No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries (Enrollment Required) |
2 guests | Yes | $895 – Rates & Fees | Yes | $195 for each additional Platinum Card® for Authorized Users (Rates & Fees) |
| The Business Platinum Card® from American Express | Unlimited lounge access – No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries (Enrollment Required) |
2 guests | Yes | $895 – Rates & Fees | Yes | $350 (Rates & Fees) |
| Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card | Unlimited lounge access – No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries | 2 guests | Yes | $550 | Can gift access to three other people — don’t have to be AUs | $0 |
| The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card | Unlimited lounge access – No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries | 2 guests | Yes | $450 | Yes | $0 |
| Citi Prestige® Card (no longer open to new applicants) | Unlimited lounge access for the primary cardholder | 2 guests or immediate family; $27 per additional guest | Yes | $495 | Yes | $75 |
| City National Crystal® Visa Infinite® Credit Card | Unlimited lounge access for up to two cardholders per account (the primary cardholder and one authorized user) | $32 per guest | Yes | $400 | Yes | $95 |
| U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card (no longer open to new applicants) | 8 free passes per year, then a fee decided per location | Fee per cardholder and guest after 8 free passes is decided per location | No | $400 | Yes | $0 |
| PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® | No, $35 per visit | $35 per guest | Yes | $95 | Yes | $0 |
| U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card | 4 free passes per year, then $35 per visit | Lounge passes can be used for guests or primary cardholder. $35 per visit after all passes used. | Yes | $0 | No | $0 |
| Bilt Palladium Card (Rates & Fees) | Unlimited Priority Pass lounge access for the primary cardholder | 2 guests | Yes | $495 | Yes | $95 |
Note that you must enroll in Priority Pass (through a link or referral code provided by your credit card issuer) to access Priority Pass lounges. Simply showing your credit card at the entrance doesn’t provide access.
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What Does Priority Pass Include?
The Priority Pass network includes over 1,800 lounges worldwide. Having Priority Pass Select means you can access most of these for free.
Priority Pass airport lounges
Airport lounge access is the highlight of Priority Pass for many. With just the (figurative) wave of your card, you can enter any lounge within the network and enjoy the unique amenities and services they offer. Some even have spa treatments included!
Other benefits included at many, but not all, airport lounges are:
- Complimentary refreshments, including alcoholic drinks at many locations
- Private or semi-private workspaces
- Free Wi-Fi and charging options
- Comfortable seating and quiet spaces
- Rooms designed specifically for families
- Conference rooms, showers, and other facilities
- Access to additional travel experiences, such as restaurants, retail discounts, or sleep pods, depending on the airport
To check whether an airport has a lounge and what your options are, you can visit the Priority Pass website or download the mobile app.
Priority Pass restaurants
In addition to traditional airport lounges, Priority Pass also partners with several airport restaurants. Eligible Priority Pass members can use their membership to receive a credit toward their meal. At most restaurant locations, you receive up to $28 off your final bill.
You are generally limited to one additional guest per cardholder — for a total of up to $56 in savings on the bill. Others may provide a set menu, so it’s important to know what’s included and what isn’t. Check the terms and conditions carefully to see what the guest access policy is at each specific location.
Only a few credit cards still include full Priority Pass restaurant benefits. Some examples include:
Related: Which Credit Cards Still Offer Access to Priority Pass Restaurants?
Below is the list of Priority Pass restaurant locations, plus the benefit you can receive at each:
| City/Airport | Restaurant Name + Location | Special Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA (ATL) | • Samuel Adams Brew House – Concourse B | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Boston, MA (BOS) | • Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse – Terminal C • Stephanie’s – Terminal B • Stephanie’s – Terminal E |
• Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Cleveland, OH (CLE) | • Bar Symon – Concourse C | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Dallas, Texas (DFW) | • Drew Pearson’s Sports 88 – Terminal E | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest, up to 2 guests |
| Denver, CO (DEN) | • Mercantile Dining and Provision – Concourse A | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Detroit, MI (DTW) | • Anitas Kitchen – Warren C. Evans Terminal | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) | • Kafe Kalik – Terminal 4 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Houston, TX (IAH) | • Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar – Terminal A • Landry’s Seafood – Terminal C |
• Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Indianapolis, IN (IND) | • The Tap – Concourse B | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Miami, FL (MIA) | • Corona Beach House – Concourse D | • Receive US$30 off the bill per guest (max $60) • 18% gratuity is automatically added to the final bill • Excludes ‘To-Go’ Orders |
| Minneapolis, MN (MSP) | • PGA MSP Lounge – Concourse D | • Receive US$15 off of food OR golf experience at the lounge |
| Portland, OR (PDX) | • Capers Market – Concourse C | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest Capers Market & Capers Cafe Le Bar Additional Conditions • Excludes bottle sales & merchandise |
| Providence, RI (PVD) | • Providence Provisions Kitchen – Near Gate 15 | • Receive US$30 off the bill per guest |
| San Diego, CA (SAN) | • PGA Tour Grill – Terminal 2 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| San Francisco, CA (SFO) | • Lark Creek Grill – Terminal 2 • Giants Clubhouse – Terminal 3 • Mustards Bar & Grill – International Terminal |
• Receive US$28 off the bill per guest • Limit 1 guest |
| Seattle, WA (SEA) | • Brewtop Social – Central Terminal • Ninth & Pike Artisan Kitchen – Concourse C • Bambuza – North Satellite • PF Chang’s – North Satellite |
• Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Tuscon, AZ (TUS) | • Barrio Brewery Co. – Landside 2nd Floor | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Washington Dulles, VA (IAD) | • Chef Geoff’s – Gate C14 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest – 1 guest allowed |
| Berlin, Germany (BER) | • Movenpick Cafe – Terminal 1 • NU Made with Love – Terminal 1 |
• Receive EUR23 off the bill per guest, up to EUR26 |
| Brisbane, AUS (BNE) | • 4 Restaurants Available – 3 in Domestic Terminal, 1 in International Terminal | • Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Canberra, Australia (CBR) | • Capital Brewing Co Taphouse – Airside Level 2 • City Hill Coffee – Airside Level 2 • Noodles XO – Airside Level 2 |
• Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Gold Coast Coolangatta, AUS (OOL) | • Wollumbin – Airside – after Security • The Sand Bar – Airside – after Security |
• Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Hong Kong (HKG) | • Intervals Sky Bar & Restaurant – Terminal 1 | • Benefits include a set menu and/or HKD$200 off the bill per guest |
| Lima, Peru (LIM) | • La Bonbonniere – Past passport control near Gate 24 • Bar Bleriot & Lounge – Past passport control near Gate 24 |
• Receive US$27 off the bill per guest. |
| London Gatwick, UK (LGW) | • Tortilla – North Terminal • Juniper & Co. – North Terminal • The Breakfast Club – North Terminal • BrewDog – North Terminal • Pizza Express – South Terminal |
• Receive £15 off the bill per guest |
| London Luton (LTN) | • Avalon Crafted Coffee • Big Smoke Taphouse & Kitchen • Nolito |
• Receive £15 off the bill per guest |
| London Stansted (STN) | • The Camden Bar & Kitchen – Terminal 2 | • Receive £15 off the bill per guest |
| Melbourne, Australia (MEL) | • 8 Restaurants Available – Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4 | • Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Nagoya, Japan (NGO) | • 3 Restaurants Available – Flight of Dreams Building and Terminal 1 | • Benefits include a set menu and/or JPY3,400 off the bill per guest |
| Osaka, Japan (KIX) | • Botejyu 1946 – Terminal 1 • Japan Traveling Restaurant by BOTEJYU – Terminal 1 |
• Receive JPY3,400 off the bill per guest |
| Phnom Penh, Cambodia (PNH) | • Dim Sum Emperors – International Terminal | • Unlimited food and beverages in a 24-hour period |
| Sao Paulo, BR (GRU) | • Living HNK – Terminal 1 • Bleriot Bar & Lounge – Terminal 2 – Domestic • Bleriot Bar & Lounge – Terminal 3 • Living HNK – Terminal 3 • Tryp GRU Airport – Terminal 3 • Paris 6 – Terminal 3 |
• Receive up to US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Singapore (SIN) | • 13 Restaurants Available – Terminals 1-4, Jewel | • Receive a set menu for the cardholder and one guest in a 24-hour period. Some drinks not included. |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith, AUS (SYD) | • Peroni Bar – Terminal 1 • Bistro Bar 2020 – Terminal 2 • The Fat Yak – Terminal 2 • Luke’s Bistro & Bar – Terminal 3 |
• Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Taipei, Taiwan (TPE) | • homee KITCHEN – Terminal 1 | • Receive a set menu for the cardholder and one guest in a 24-hour period. Some drinks not included. |
| London Heathrow, (LHR) | • The Globe Pub & Kitchen – Terminal 5 • Evergreen Bar & Restaurant – Terminal 3 |
• Receive £18 off the bill per guest |
| Madrid, Spain (MAD) | • Pannus – Terminal 3 • Oliva & Bellota – Terminal 4 |
• Receive EUR23 off the bill per guest |
| Oslo, Norway (OSL) | • Trattoria Tavolare – Oslo Gardermoen | • Receive NOK240 off the bill per guest |
| Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF) | • Elda – Reykjavik Keflavik International, Airside – North Building, near Duty Free • Jomfruin – Reykjavik Keflavik International, Airside – North Building, 2nd Floor |
• Receive ISK3,350 off the bill per guest |
| Palma de Mallorca, Spain (PMI) | • O’Learys – Airside – after Passport Control | • Receive EUR23 off the bill per guest |
| Stockholm, Sweden (ARN) | • Upstairs & Bar – Terminal 4 • Craft & Draft – Terminal 5 • Eatery Garden – Terminal 5 • Gateau (Non-Schengen) – Terminal 5 |
• Receive SEK190 off the bill per guest |
| Tirana, Albania (TIA) | • Segafredo Bar Cafe – Tirana Nene Tereza Intl | • Receive EUR23 off the bill per guest |
| Mexico City, Mexico (MEX) | • Modelo Cocina Urbana – Terminal 2 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
Types of Priority Pass Lounges
There are several types of lounges within the Priority Pass network, including the following:
- Minute Suites: Provides a private room with a daybed sofa that converts into a bed. It also offers office space with Wi-Fi and charging stations.
- Be Relax: Over 40 Be Relax locations worldwide are Priority Pass eligible. Eligible Priority Pass members can get complimentary spa treatments or discounts, depending on their membership and the participating location.
- The Club: Located primarily in the United States and the U.K., The Club airport lounges offer complimentary snacks and drinks, free Wi-Fi, charging areas, newspapers and magazines, TV, and workstations in a quiet and comfortable environment. Some lounges even include shower facilities.
- Plaza Premium: These 250-plus lounges vary significantly by location, but you’ll find drinks, light snacks, and Wi-Fi at all of them, plus showers and sit-down dining at select locations.
- Airline-operated lounges: Many foreign (and some U.S.) airlines allow access to their lounges with a Priority Pass membership, generally at off-peak times of their own flights. Examples include Virgin Atlantic, KLM–Air France, Lufthansa, Turkish, and more.
- Independent lounges: Other independent, single-location lounges are also included. Amenities and benefits vary by location. A few examples include the IASS Hawaii Lounge located in Honolulu (HNL) and the PGA Lounge at Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP).
How To Use Priority Pass
Enrollment is usually required to get your Priority Pass Select benefit from a credit card. Make sure that you enroll long before you plan to use your membership, as your Priority Pass Select card is generally sent via snail mail.
After signing in, you can use your digital membership card for lounge access at participating locations. When browsing lounges in the app, look for the “Digital Card” icon to see whether a physical card is required.
When using your Priority Pass Select card with restaurant benefits, you’ll present your card at the restaurant before you order — sometimes even before you sit down.
Final Thoughts
The hustle and bustle of airports is never going away. In fact, as travel becomes increasingly common, airports will likely get busier and busier. But having access to lounges through programs like Priority Pass can significantly enhance the travel experience and help you relax and unwind before a big trip or after a long journey.
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