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Priority Pass San Diego: What to know

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    San Diego is a city known for its sunshine, sand and surf. If you’re traveling through San Diego International Airport, you may be looking for a way to bring some of that beachy relaxation into your time at the airport. For members of Priority Pass™ in San Diego, there are a few different amenities you could explore to potentially make your travels more comfortable.

    Priority Pass lounges in San Diego

    If you’re looking to relax in a lounge, there’s one lounge in Terminal 2 that offers access to Priority Pass members.

    Aspire Lounge

    • Location:The Aspire Lounge is located after the east security checkpoint in Terminal 2. Once you pass the checkpoint, take a left and you’ll find the lounge between gates 33 and 23.
    • Hours: The lounge is open from 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily (subject to change). Guests are allowed to stay for three hours maximum. Access may be restricted if the lounge gets crowded due to space constraints.
    • Amenities:Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi, shower facilities, refreshments, up-to-date flight information, comfortable seating, airfield views — plus alcohol and menu options available for purchase.

    While there are other lounges in the San Diego airport, Aspire Lounge is the only lounge at this airport that is in the Priority Pass network. However, there are a couple other amenities for Priority Pass members to explore.

    Other amenities for Priority Pass members in San Diego airport

    If you’re looking for another way to use your Priority Pass lounge visit entitlements at the San Diego airport, you might choose to visit one of the two spas within the airport.

    Be Relax Spa, Gate 27

    • Location:Terminal 2 past the security checkpoint, near gate 27.
    • Hours:Opens at 6 a.m. every day, closes at 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday and 9 p.m. every other day (subject to change).
    • Offerings: Different types of massages, such as the “Be Back 30-minute massage” or the nail polish change that includes a hand massage. There is also complimentary luggage storage available during services.
    • Access:Each treatment is the equivalent of a single lounge visit within a member’s existing lounge allocation.

    Be Relax Spa, Gate 36

    • Location:Terminal 2, near gate 36.
    • Hours:Opens at 7 a.m. every day, closes at 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday and 9 p.m. every other day (subject to change).
    • Offerings:Different types of massages, such as the “Be Back 30-minute massage” or the nail polish change that includes a hand massage. There is also complimentary luggage storage available during services.
    • Access:Each treatment is the equivalent of a single lounge visit within a member’s existing lounge allocation.

    In addition to the lounge and spas, there is also a restaurant that participates in the Priority Pass restaurants program.

    PGA Tour Grill

    • Location:Terminal 2, near gate 35.
    • Hours:Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily (subject to change).
    • Details:The PGA Tour Grill is a golf-centric sports bar that offers a variety of American dishes with an emphasis on healthy ingredients. The menu includes appetizers, burgers, grilled chicken, salmon, flatbreads and breakfast options. There are also specialty cocktails, wine and beer, as well as soft drinks and coffee.
    • Access: While anyone can eat at PGA Tour Grill, Priority Pass members can use their lounge visit entitlement to receive $28 off of their bill. Each $28 deduction is equivalent to one lounge visit. Members can register one guest for an additional $28 off their bill and it’ll count as one guest visit on their Priority Pass account.

    How to get San Diego Airport Priority Pass access

    To enjoy access to these San Diego airport amenities, you may want to become a Priority Pass member. One way to do this is by purchasing a membership directly through Priority Pass. Priority Pass memberships are available in three tiers, ranging in price from $99 - $469.

    Another way you may be able to get Priority Pass membership is through a credit card, such as Chase Sapphire Reserve®. Note that you would need to enroll on the Priority Pass website using your Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card. Additionally, other credit cards may offer different benefits and have different annual fees.

    In summary

    Whether you’re at the beach or at the airport, you can try and make your time in San Diego as relaxing as possible. If you’re just passing through the San Diego airport, you may want to explore Priority Pass San Diego amenities, such as the Aspire Lounge, two spas and restaurant mentioned above. It might just feel like a mini vacation.

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