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Priority Pass is a collection of independent lounges with over 1,300 locations worldwide. One even has an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the runways — looking at you, Punta Cana (PUJ)! Some Priority Pass memberships come with a credit of $28–$30 each for the cardholder and a guest at participating airport restaurants or access to spas inside airports.
Access to lounges is generally available up to three hours before your flight and when connecting. In addition, some lounges are accessible upon arrival. Terms vary for each lounge, so be sure to check before making plans. Guest policies vary by Priority Pass membership, as well. Some credit cards offer a membership with unlimited guest privileges; others offer limited visits per year and make you use one of your visits to bring a guest.
Credit Cards That Provide Airport Lounge Access
| Credit Card | Lounge Access | Guest Policy | Card’s Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card | Priority Pass Select – access to over 1,300 airport lounges in over 600 cities and 148 countries worldwide | Priority Pass lounges – can issue up to four Priority Pass memberships total for the account, and up to two guests are complimentary | $550 |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card | Priority Pass Select – access to over 1,300 airport lounges in over 600 cities and 148 countries worldwide Access to Capital One Lounges and Plaza Premium lounges | Priority Pass lounges – authorized user accounts also receive access and unlimited guests are complimentary Up to two guests at Plaza Premium and Capital One lounges | $395 |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve® | Priority Pass Select – access to over 1,300 airport lounges in over 600 cities and 148 countries worldwide (Benefit includes access to Priority Pass restaurants and spas through July 1, 2024) Chase Sapphire Lounges and Chase Sapphire Terrace | Priority Pass lounges – authorized user accounts also receive access and two guests are complimentary Priority Pass restaurants and spas – guest policies vary by location Chase lounges / terrace – Two complimentary guests | $550 |
| Citi Prestige® Card (no longer open to new applicants) | Priority Pass Select – access to over 1,300 airport lounges in over 600 cities and 148 countries worldwide | Up to two guests or immediate family members (spouse, domestic partner and/or children under 18 years of age), additional guests $35 each | $495 |
| The Platinum Card® from American Express | Delta Sky Club – Access to Sky Club lounges when traveling same-day on a Delta-coded or Delta-operated flight; does not include access to partner lounges Plaza Premium Lounges Airspace Lounges The Centurion Lounge Participating Lufthansa Business, Senator, and First Class Lounges Priority Pass Select – access to over 1,300 airport lounges in over 600 cities and 148 countries worldwide | Delta Sky Club – Must have same-day corresponding airline ticket. Guest access varies by location, charges may apply. Boarding pass required for the same day or the following day travel. Airspace Lounge – Up to two companions free Centurion Lounge – Guest privileges only for those who spent $75,000 or more on their card in the past year Lufthansa – Must have ticket for same-day travel flying Lufthansa, Swiss, or Austrian – access Business Lounges flying any class of service and Senator Lounges flying business class. No free guests. Priority Pass – Up to two companions free | $695 – Rates & Fees |
| United Club℠ Infinite Card | United Club – access to United Club locations and participating Star Alliance affiliated lounges worldwide | One adult and dependent children under 21, or up to two guests | $525 |
| American Express® Green Card | Up to $100 in statement credits annually for LoungeBuddy entrance fees | Statement credits can be used to cover guest entrance fees | $150 |
| U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card | 8 complimentary Priority Pass visits per year | Each guest requires use of a visit pass | $400 |