Using Priority Pass™ to access Star Alliance lounges
Quick insights
- A Priority Pass™ membership provides access to 1,300+ airport lounges across the globe in the program’s network.
- Star Alliance is a global airline alliance that provides lounge access and perks for those flying with the associated airline operators.
- There are a few Star Alliance airport lounges that Priority Pass members may be able to access through their membership.
One main benefit of Priority Pass membership is access to airport lounges around the world. Star Alliance is a partnership of many different airlines, each of which might operate its own lounges. Star Alliance members may be able to access hundreds of airline-branded lounges that are in the Star Alliance network. Star Alliance also has a few of its own branded lounges.
In this article, we’ll explain the connection between these two companies and how Priority Pass members may be able to access select Star Alliance airport lounges.
How does Priority Pass work?
Priority Pass is a membership program with a network of lounges that could enhance your airport experiences. You may be able to access its 1,300+ lounges with a Priority Pass membership. There are three different Priority Pass memberships you can purchase.
There’s also Priority Pass Select, a type of membership that comes as a cardmember benefit of specific credit cards. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Credit Card is one example of a travel credit card that offers complimentary Priority Pass Select (note this card has an annual fee).
Learn more about the benefits of Priority Pass with a Chase Sapphire Reserve card.
How does Priority Pass relate to Star Alliance?
Priority PassOpens overlay membership typically grants access to the program’s network of lounges in airports around the world. Star Alliance is a group of dozens of airlines. Its member airlines operate their own branded lounges, and there are some Star Alliance lounges not affiliated with a particular airline. With a Priority Pass membership, you may be able to access some of these lounges.
Accessing Star Alliance lounges with a Priority Pass membership
Star Alliance and its member airlines operate airport lounges around the world, and there are various ways to get accessOpens overlay, including:
- Having Star Alliance Gold status
- Flying first or business class on one of the airlines associated with Star Alliance
- Paying for a lounge membership
A small number of lounges in the Star Alliance network are available to Priority Pass members. You can check the Priority Pass website to see if the airport you’re traveling through has a Star Alliance lounge available to Priority Pass members.
In summary
Priority Pass is a membership program that can provide access to airport lounges around the world. Star Alliance is a group comprised of more than two dozen airlines, some of which have lounges available to Star Alliance members. A few lounges in the Star Alliance network are also in the Priority Pass network, so Priority Pass members may be able to access lounges that are technically part of both networks.
There are several ways to get a Priority Pass membership. Check the Priority Pass website or app for the most up-to-date information on lounge access for your membership.
This article contains the most up-to-date information at the time of publication. Details since publication are subject to change. Visit prioritypass.comOpens overlay for the most up-to-date benefits information.
