Priority Pass is available to anyone who purchases a membership directly, or more commonly, as a complimentary benefit (Priority Pass Select) through premium credit cards, bank accounts, or select airline programs. Key eligibility includes holding top-tier travel cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express, or Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card.
You're eligible for Priority Pass if you have a premium travel credit card (like Chase Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, Capital One Venture X), purchase a membership directly (Standard, Standard Plus, or Prestige), or receive it as a benefit through specific bank programs. Eligibility hinges on having the right card, enrolling in the program, and presenting your digital or physical card with a same-day boarding pass for lounge access.
Many premium travel and hotel credit cards offer complimentary Priority Pass Select lounge access, with top options including the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum Card, Capital One Venture X, and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex Card, typically allowing the cardholder and guests (often two) unlimited access, though some cards, like Amex, exclude restaurants and experiences, while Chase often includes them, notes NerdWallet and The Points Guy.
Overcrowding at lounges
The growing number of Priority Pass members, combined with limited lounge spaces, has led to one common problem: overcrowding. During peak travel times, you might find yourself waiting in line just to get into a lounge.
Only your Standard Chartered Priority Banking Visa Infinite Credit Card, Visa Infinite Credit Card or Journey Credit Card can be linked to your Priority Pass membership respectively. Your membership will not be renewed if any other credit card is tagged to your Priority Pass account.
While many of our members enjoy their Priority Pass membership as a benefit from their card issuer, you can also purchase a Priority Pass membership directly. Explore our website to look at the different membership plans and see which option best suits your travel needs.
Some of our lounges even offer the chance for you to enjoy extra benefits such as spa treatments, gaming experiences, sleeping areas and even a pool.
You can also have a guest join you free of charge. Simply present your Priority Pass membership card and boarding pass for access. For detailed information about all the airport lounges you have access to, please click below.
Some travel credit cards, like the Chase Sapphire Reserve ®, provide complimentary Priority Pass Select membership.
Even if you have a credit card that includes a Priority Pass Select membership, you can't just present your credit card at a participating lounge for access. First, you must enroll in the program using a link associated with your credit card account. Find the link under "Benefits" when you log in to your account.
Many premium travel and hotel credit cards offer complimentary Priority Pass Select lounge access, with top options including the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum Card, Capital One Venture X, and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex Card, typically allowing the cardholder and guests (often two) unlimited access, though some cards, like Amex, exclude restaurants and experiences, while Chase often includes them, notes NerdWallet and The Points Guy.
Your HBL Platinum CreditCard offers complimentary access to airport lounges at select destinations worldwide through the Visa Airport Companion App, providing you with a serene and luxurious travel experience. For more details on lounge benefits, download the Visa Airport Companion App from App Store or Google Play.
Free airport lounge access is typically found with premium travel credit cards, like the Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Capital One Venture X, which offer extensive network access (Priority Pass, Centurion, Capital One Lounges) often alongside airline-specific lounges (Delta Sky Club, United Club). While many cards have high annual fees for these perks, the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect offers limited complimentary Priority Pass visits with no annual fee, making it a rare exception for no-cost access.
The airport "45-minute rule" usually means you must finish checking in and dropping bags at the counter at least 45 minutes before a domestic flight, a strict cut-off enforced by airlines like United and American for timely departures, though arrival recommendations are often 2 hours before departure. It's different from the gate boarding time (around 15-30 mins before) or general airport arrival (2 hours for domestic, 3 for international) and failing it can lead to missing your flight, with some airports like Honolulu having even tighter limits.
There's also changes coming to Priority Pass access. On Venture X, the personal card, you will no longer get free guests. You'll have to spend $35 per guest even if you spend $75, 000 a year. On the Capital One Venture X business you will still get two free guests for each party pass.
When you enroll in a membership with Priority Pass—Standard, Standard Plus and Prestige—each guest visit has a fee. At the time of writing, the fee is $35. That fee is the same for each guest.