What is Priority Pass and how does it work?

Priority Pass is the world's largest independent airport lounge access program, founded in 1992. Members can access over 1,500 lounges in 148 countries regardless of airline or ticket class. Simply present your digital or physical membership card at any participating lounge reception desk along with your boarding pass.

How much does Priority Pass membership cost?

Priority Pass offers three membership tiers: Standard at $99/year (pay $35 per visit), Standard Plus at $329/year (10 free visits included, then $35 each), and Prestige at $469/year (unlimited free visits). Guest access costs $35 per person across all tiers.

Can I get Priority Pass free with a credit card?

Yes, many premium credit cards include complimentary Priority Pass membership. Cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Platinum, and Capital One Venture X provide unlimited Priority Pass visits at no additional cost beyond the card's annual fee.

Priority Pass Lounge Access

What is Priority Pass?

Priority Pass is the world's largest independent airport lounge access program, founded in 1992. Unlike airline-specific lounges, Priority Pass provides access to a network of lounges regardless of which airline you're flying or what class ticket you hold.

Members can enjoy comfortable seating, complimentary food and drinks, WiFi, business facilities, and sometimes showers and spa services before their flights. This makes layovers and delays much more comfortable.

Priority Pass lounges include independent lounges, airline partner lounges, and airport-operated facilities. The network continues to expand with new locations added regularly.

Membership Tiers

Standard

$99/year

Pay $35 per visit
Guest access $35 each
Digital membership card

Best for: Occasional travelers (1-3 visits/year)

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Standard Plus

$329/year

10 free visits included
$35 per additional visit
Guest access $35 each

Best for: Regular travelers (4-10 visits/year)

Prestige

$469/year

Unlimited free visits
Guest access $35 each
Premium support

Best for: Frequent travelers (11+ visits/year)

Get Priority Pass Free with Credit Cards

Many premium credit cards include complimentary Priority Pass membership. This is often the most cost-effective way to get lounge access if you already have or qualify for these cards.