Your guide to the Priority Pass™ airport lounge program
Quick insights
- Many lounges in the Priority Pass™ network offer perks like comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, charging outlets and refreshments.
- Priority Pass offers three membership tiers to help meet the needs of a range of travelers.
- You can also obtain complimentary access to these lounges via select travel credit cards (usually those that charge an annual fee).
Priority Pass is an independent membership program that grants enrolled members access to a network of over 1,300 network airport lounges worldwide. To gain access to these venues you'll need to enroll in Priority Pass, which may be included as a travel perk with some credit cards. Let's check out how that works and what it can mean for your future travel plans.
How to obtain Priority Pass membership
There are a few ways to get started with Priority Pass membership. One way to enroll is to sign up for a travel credit card such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, which offers complimentary Priority Pass Select membership. Note that these credit cards, including Sapphire Reserve, typically have an annual fee.
To become a Priority Pass member without a credit card, you can visit their website and select the membership plan that best suits your needs. There are several different plans available—all of which charge an annual membership fee—including:
- Standard Plan: $35 per lounge visit.
- Standard Plus Plan: 10 complimentary lounge visits and $35 visit fee for any additional visits.
- Prestige Plan: Access to all lounge in the Priority Pass network with no additional visit fee.
After selecting a membership plan, you will need to provide your personal information and payment details to complete registration. Once you've registered, you’ll receive a digital card for access to the lounge network. You can get a physical card in the mail as well as download the Priority Pass app for immediate access.
What kinds of facilities does Priority Pass include?
Priority Pass membership includes access to their network of lounges (subject to availability), which includes a range of types of airport lounges. Priority Pass offers access to the following choices:
- Airline-affiliated: Priority Pass memberships, especially those through credit cards, can give you access to airline airport lounges within their network. In these cases, you may find there are additional benefits granted thanks to the airline affiliation. For example, you may be able to bring guests in for free or get a travel pillow.
- Independent: These network lounges may not represent a specific airline. They're often in the main terminal or nearby. Here you may find comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, charging outlets, as well as refreshment options.
- Day rooms: These network lounges give members a place to rest or conduct business in a comfortable room for a few hours during the day.
- Business centers: These network lounges include a comfortable place to work. They offer amenities like computers, Wi-Fi, printers and office supplies.
Services and amenities tend to vary from lounge to lounge. Some also might include fees or restrictions. Luckily, you can usually find these details on the Priority Pass website and app.
How to use the Priority Pass network airport lounge program
Airport lounges are usually accessible within the Priority Pass network. Typically, you can access network airport lounges in just a few steps.
Next time you travel, find a network lounge you'd like to visit via the Priority Pass website or app, both of which can help you locate nearby lounges. It may also help to take note of the lounge details, hours and accessibility requirements. Some lounges can require reservations, while others work on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once you've reached your chosen network lounge, share your membership details or use the app to show your digital card. You may need to pay a visit fee before you sign in and unwind. Inside you'll find comfortable seating, stow space for baggage, Wi-Fi, charging outlets and refreshments. Many of these amenities (if not all, in some cases) are complimentary. Other lounges may have additional fees or restrictions such as a dress code or a limited timeframe for your visit.
When you're ready to leave, simply sign out at the front desk and head over to the gate of your departure. No matter the stage of your trip, the Priority Pass website or app can serve as a great resource for the most up-to-date lounge network information so you can verify that specific lounges are still available.
Where to use Priority Pass
You can find Priority Pass network airport lounges worldwide, including more than 600 cities across the globe. Here are some examples:
- In the United States, several network lounges are accessible in major airports such as JFK, SFO, BOS and ORD.
- Among European countries, you can find network lounges at airports in cities including London, Paris, and Frankfurt.
- Asia includes network lounges in airports in Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
- The Middle East has Priority Pass network lounges in cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- In Africa, network lounges are available at airports in cities such as Johannesburg and Cairo.
- When you travel to South America, you can find Priority Pass network airport lounges in São Paulo and Buenos Aires.
In summary
There are Priority Pass network airport lounges across the globe that can help keep you comfortable during your travels. These benefits are complimentary with a Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit card. While this card charges an annual fee, it may be worth it for frequent travelers or those who want to be more comfortable during their travels. Lounge access within the Priority Pass network can help bring more enjoyment and relaxation to your trips, no matter where in the world.
This article contains the most up-to-date information at the time of publication. Details since publication are subject to change. Visit Priority Pass' official website for the most up-to-date benefits information.
