No, you do not have to fly the airline associated with a specific lounge to use your Priority Pass membership. Priority Pass allows members access airport lounges worldwide, regardless of the airline they are flying with.
Airport lounges and experiences where you need them
Regardless of whether you're flying domestically or internationally, arriving promptly to enjoy the Priority Pass lounges is a good idea. However, if you're lucky enough to speed through check-in and security, you'll often find yourself with plenty of time to spare.
Generally, members can enjoy access 2 or 3 hours before their flight. Please check the lounge listing on the Priority Pass app or website for more information.
In case of loss or damage, Priority Pass can be re-issued with the same validity period upon notification to SBI Card Customer Service. Lounge access requires the presenting of a valid Priority Pass alongside a same-day travel ticket.
Some, but not all, lounges sell day passes allowing you to bypass Priority Pass membership. By asking the lounge receptionist if they sell day passes you might just find an easy way to enter the lounge. If the airport you're flying from has multiple lounges, check the availability of a day pass from different options.
Yes, there is no limit to how many Priority Pass-affiliated lounges, or other services you can use in a single day. If you have a limited amount of visits included with your membership without a fee, then that may be something you want to be aware of, but otherwise, there are no limitations.
One of the most popular lounge pass options out there, Priority Pass, is a membership service that provides lounge access at a meaningful discount over airline-affiliated lounges. The program offers three membership tiers: Standard (for “occasional travelers”): $99 annual fee plus $32 per lounge visit.
Can I take guests into the lounge? Yes, we encourage you to share the Priority Pass experience with your friends, family or business partners.
Using a credit card to get free Priority Pass
So once you get approved for the credit card, you can register for your Priority Pass membership and start taking advantage of it as soon as you receive your membership card in the mail. The associated rewards, discounts and annual fees will vary from card to card.
How much does Priority Pass cost? Priority Pass has three membership tiers: Standard, which costs $99 annually. With the Standard package, members still have to pay $35 per lounge visit and $35 to bring in a guest.
The comforts of a lounge in the Priority Pass network are great to enjoy with friends, family or colleagues. Memberships are not transferrable to other people, though, so the member must accompany any guests.
Some airports have lounges that you can buy access to for the day. But it's important to note that sleeping isn't necessarily allowed in all of them – although some have resting areas with recliners and comfortable chairs to nap in.
NOTE: Priority Pass and other lounge membership holders have access to a maximum 2 hour stay from 22:00-07:59 daily and a maximum 4 hour stay from 08:00-21:59 daily.
Refuel with Priority Pass
If you're feeling peckish or parched, you can refresh and refuel with a range of complimentary snacks and drinks in our lounges. Or use the Priority Pass app, to see what restaurants are available in your entitlements, giving you more choice while you wait for your flight.
With the American Express Global Lounge Collection® get complimentary access to 1,400+ airport lounges in over 500 airports around the world. Whether you're looking for a place to rest and recharge or somewhere to catch up on work, enjoy our growing network of lounges across 650+ cities and counting.
Access to membership card: On the question of whether you can allow another individual to use your membership card, the answer is no. The card is not transferable and lounge staff will verify that the name on your membership card matches the one on your boarding pass.
At any visit to a Priority Pass lounge, you may bring in one guest at no charge. You will be charged the prevailing retail rate for any additional guests.
Each credit card company sets the terms of Priority Pass Select; while they all include at least 10 free visits to Priority Pass lounges, only some allow unlimited free visits. Others allow you to bring unlimited guests for free, while some cap free guests at two, and yet others still charge for guests.
As part of the Global Lounge Collection, American Express Platinum Card Members can enroll in Priority Pass Select, which offers access to over 1,200 lounges in over 130 countries.
Depending on the card issuer, authorized users may also receive complimentary access to lounges. As with general membership access, lounge visits beyond any free allowances provided as a part of a Priority Pass credit card benefit cost $35 per person, per visit.
How long can you stay in a Priority Pass lounge for? Lounges in the Priority Pass network may have slightly different policies, but the general time limit is 3 hours. You can find information about a specific lounge, such as its hours and specific amenities, on the Priority Pass website or app.
Can my membership card be used by someone else? The Priority Pass membership card is non-transferable. When you access a lounge, the staff will need to check that the name printed on your membership card matches your boarding pass.
No. The only person who can access the lounge is the person named on the eligible Mastercard payment card. For security reasons, the lounge will verify the name of the cardholder against their boarding pass and their identification card / passport.
How long will the Priority Pass account be valid for? It will be valid for three years and will be automatically renewed as long as your Platinum Card is active. When you cancel your Platinum Card, your Priority Pass access will be cancelled as well and cannot be reinstated.