AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. Terms Apply to the offers listed on this page. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided, or approved by any bank advertiser. Here's our complete list of Advertisers.
Offers for The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card and Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card are not available through this site. All information has been independently collected by AwardWallet and has not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer. Some offers may have expired. Please see our card marketplace for available offers.
Air travel continues to be the quickest, albeit not always most convenient, way to travel. With increased routes and airlines, travel is also becoming increasingly more accessible. In turn, airports are often incredibly crowded, including at the gate where you wait to board.
One such reprieve from airport chaos is an airport lounge. Thankfully, you don't have to be flying in a premium cabin to experience one thanks to Priority Pass lounges.
Page Contents
- What Is Priority Pass?
- Priority Pass membership tiers and cost
- Priority Pass Lounge Access By Credit Card
- Benefits Included in Priority Pass Lounges
- Priority Pass airport lounges
- Priority Pass restaurants
- Types of Priority Pass Lounges
- How to Use Priority Pass
- Priority Pass Guest Policy
- Final Thoughts
What Is Priority Pass?
Priority Pass is a lounge network that contracts with a massive network of lounges — currently over 1,600 locations around the world. The majority of these are traditional airport lounges. But Priority Pass also includes access to restaurants and experiences, such as sleep pods, workspaces, and game rooms.
Unlike other lounge access options, you don't need to fly a specific airline or cabin class to access these Priority Pass lounges. All you need is your Priority Pass membership.
Priority Pass membership tiers and cost
Priority Pass offers three levels of paid memberships:
- Priority Pass Standard: $99 per year. Member visit fee is $35 and the guest visit fee is $35.
- Priority Pass Standard Plus: $329 per year. Members receive 10 free visits, and the guest visit fee is $35.
- Priority Pass Prestige: $469 per year. Member visits are always free and the guest visit fee is $35.
And then there's Priority Pass Select. This special tier of Priority Pass is offered as a credit card benefit by select card issuers. The most popular banks offering Priority Pass Select are Chase, American Express, and Capital One. However, plenty of other domestic and international banks also offer it as a perk.
Priority Pass Select may not include restaurant discounts or other perks depending on the credit card you get your membership from.
Related: Chase Sapphire Reserve® and The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card Priority Pass Benefit Change: No More Restaurants or Markets
Priority Pass Lounge Access By Credit Card
Several U.S.-based credit cards offer some level of Priority Pass Select membership to cardholders. Here's a list summarizing some of the top cards and their respective benefits, fees, and additional guest policies:
| Credit Card | Complimentary Cardholder Access | Number of Free Guests (when allowed by the location) | Digital Priority Pass Card | Card Annual Fee | Authorized User Lounge Access | Authorized User Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card | Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries | 2 guests | Yes | $550 | Can gift access to three other people — don't have to be AUs | $0 |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card | Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries | Unlimited | Yes | $395 | Yes | $0 (up to four authorized users) |
| Capital One Venture X Business | Unlimited lounge access for cardholders who applied before late April 2024. | 2 guests | Yes | $395 | No | $0 |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve® | Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries | 2 guests | Yes | $550 | Yes | $75 |
| Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card | Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries (Enrollment Required) | 2 guests | Yes | $650 - Rates & Fees | No | $0 - Rates & Fees |
| The Platinum Card® from American Express | Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries (Enrollment Required) | 2 guests | Yes | $695 - Rates & Fees | Yes | $195 for each additional Platinum Card for Authorized Users (Rates & Fees) |
| The Business Platinum Card® from American Express | Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries (Enrollment Required) | 2 guests | Yes | $695 - Rates & Fees | Yes | $350 (Rates & Fees) |
| The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card | Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries | Unlimited (as far as we've found) | Yes | $450 | Yes | $0 |
| Citi Prestige® Card (no longer open to new applicants) | Unlimited lounge access | 2 guests or immediate family | Yes | $495 | Yes | $75 |
| Crystal® Visa Infinite® Credit Card | Unlimited lounge access for the primary cardholder. | $32 per guest | Yes | $400 | Can gift access to one other person — doesn't have to be AU | $95 |
| U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card | 8 free passes per year, then $35 per visit | Lounge passes can be used for guests or primary cardholder. $35 per visit after all passes used. | No | $400 | No | $0 |
| PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® | Unlimited lounge access - No F&B credits at non-lounge restaurants, bars, and eateries | 2 guests | Yes | $95 | No | $0 |
| U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card | 4 free passes per year, then $35 per visit | Lounge passes can be used for guests or primary cardholder. $35 per visit after all passes used. | Yes | $0 intro for the first year, then $95 | No | $0 |
Note that you must enroll for Priority Pass (through a link or referral code provided by your credit card issuer) to access Priority Pass lounges. Simply showing your credit card at the entrance doesn't provide access.
Related: Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access
Benefits Included in Priority Pass Lounges
As mentioned above, the Priority Pass network includes over 1,600 lounges spanning 600 cities around the world. Having Priority Pass Select means you can access most of these for free, receive significant discounts on dining, and more.
Priority Pass airport lounges
Airport lounge access is the highlight of Priority Pass for many. With just the (figurative) wave of your card, you can enter any lounge within the network and enjoy the unique amenities and services they offer. Some even have spa treatments included! Other benefits included at many, but not all, airports are:
- Complimentary refreshments, potentially including alcoholic beverages.
- Private or semi-private workspaces.
- Free Wi-Fi and charging options.
- Comfortable seating and quiet spaces.
- Rooms designed specifically for families.
- Conference rooms, showers, and other facilities.
- Access to retail, dining, and sleeping options, depending on the airports.
To check if an airport has a lounge and what your options are, you can hop on the Priority Pass website or download the mobile app. The app is particularly convenient as you can access your digital pass there, as well.
Priority Pass restaurants
In addition to traditional airport lounges, Priority Pass also partners with several airport restaurants. Eligible Priority Pass members can use their membership to receive a credit towards their meal. At most restaurant locations, you receive up to $28 off of your final bill.
You are generally limited to one additional guest per cardholder — for a total of up to $56 off the bill. Others may provide a set menu, so it's important to know what's included and what isn't. Check the terms and conditions carefully to see what the guest access policy is at each specific location.
Only a few credit cards currently offer full Priority Pass memberships, including restaurant benefits. Some examples include:
- Citi Prestige® Card (not open to new applicants)
- UBS Visa Infinite credit card
- Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card
Related: Which Credit Cards Still Offer Access to Priority Pass Restaurants?
Below is the list of Priority Pass restaurant locations, plus the benefit you can receive at each:
| City/Airport | Restaurant Name + Location | Special Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA (ATL) | • Samual Adams Brew House - Concourse B | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Baltimore, MD (BWI) | • Harbor Grille - Concourse C | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Boston, MA (BOS) | • Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse - Terminal C • Stephanie's - Terminal B • Stephanie's - Terminal E | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Cleveland, OH (CLE) | • Bar Symon - Concourse C | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Dallas, Texas (DFW) | • Drew Pearson's Sports 88 - Terminal E | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest, up to 2 guests |
| Denver, CO (DEN) | • Mercantile Dining and Provision - Concourse A • SweetWater Mountain Taphouse - Concourse B | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Detroit, MI (DTW) | • Anitas Kitchen - Warren C. Evans Terminal | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) | • Kafe Kalik - Terminal 4 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Houston, TX (IAH) | • Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar - Terminal A • Landry's Seafood - Terminal C | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Indianapolis, IN (IND) | • The Fan Zone - Concourse B | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Little Rock, AR (LIT) | • Chili's Grill & Bar - Airside by Gate 6 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Miami, FL (MIA) | • Corona Beach House -Concourse D | • Receive US$30 off the bill per guest (max $60) • 18% gratuity is automatically added to the final bill • Excludes 'To-Go' Orders |
| Minneapolis, MN (MSP) | • PGA MSP Lounge - Concourse D | • Receive US$15 off of food OR golf experience at the lounge |
| Nashville, TN (BNA) | • 400 Degrees Hot Chicken -Concourse C | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest • Excludes "To-Go" Orders |
| New York, NY (JFK) | • Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Terminal 8 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Portland, OR (PDX) | • Capers Cafe Le Bar - Concourse C • Westward Whiskey - Concourse C • Capers Market - Concourse D | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest Capers Market & Capers Cafe Le Bar Additional Conditions • Excludes bottle sales & merchandise |
| Providence, RI (PVD) | • Providence Provisions Kitchen - Near Gate 15 | • Receive US$30 off the bill per guest |
| San Diego, CA (SAN) | • PGA Tour Grill - Terminal 2 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| San Francisco, CA (SFO) | • Lark Creek Grill - Terminal 2 • Giants Clubhouse - Terminal 3 • Yankee Pier - Terminal 3 • Mustards Bar & Grill - International Terminal | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest • Limit 1 guest |
| Seattle, WA (SEA) | • Brewtop Social - Central Terminal • Ninth & Pike Artisan Kitchen - Concourse C • Bambuza - North Satellite | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| St. Louis, MO (STL) | • The Pasta House & Schlafly Beer - Terminal 2 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest • Free Wi-Fi is limited to 20 minutes |
| Syracuse, NY (SYR) | • Johnny Rockets - N Terminal B | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Tampa, FL (TPA) | • The Café by Mise en Place - Airside by Gate F85 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Tuscon, AZ (TUS) | • Barrio Brewery Co. - Landside 2nd Floor | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Washington Dulles, VA (IAD) | • Chef Geoff's - Gate C14 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest - 1 guest allowed |
| Washington DC (DCA) | • Bracket Room - Terminal 2 • American Tap Room - Terminal 2 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest • Limit 1 guest at American Tap Room |
| Berlin, Germany (BER) | • Movenpick Cafe - Terminal 1 | • Receive EUR23 off the bill per guest, up to EUR26 |
| Brisbane, AUS (BNE) | • 4 Restaurants Available - 3 in Domestic Terminal, 1 in International Terminal | • Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Canberra, Australia (CBR) | • Capital Brewing Co Taphouse - Airside Level 2 • City Hill Coffee - Airside Level 2 • Noodles XO - Airside Level 2 | • Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Gold Coast Coolangatta, AUS (OOL) | • Wollumbin - Airside - after Security | • Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Hong Kong (HKG)) | • 3 Restaurants Available - Terminal 1 | • Benefits include a set menu and/or HKD$200 off the bill per guest |
| Lima, Peru (LIM) | • La Bonbonniere - Past passport control near Gate 24 • Bar Bleriot & Lounge - Past passport control near Gate 24 | • Receive US$27 off the bill per guest. |
| London Gatwick, UK (LGW) | • Tortilla - North Terminal • Juniper & Co. - North Terminal • The Breakfast Club - North Terminal • Grain Store Café & Bar - South Terminal | • Receive £15 off the bill per guest |
| London Heathrow, UK (LHR) | • Big Smoke Taphouse & Kitchen - Terminal 2 • The Oceanic Pub & Kitchen - Terminal 3 • The Globe Pub & Kitchen - Terminal 5 | • Receive £15 off the bill per guest |
| London Luton (LTN) | • Avalon Crafted Coffee • Big Smoke Taphouse & Kitchen • Nolito | • Receive £15 off the bill per guest |
| London Stansted (STN) | • The Camden Bar & Kitchen - Terminal 2 | • Receive £15 off the bill per guest |
| Melbourne, Australia (MEL) | • 6 Restaurants Available - Terminals 2, 3, and 4 | • Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Nagoya, Japan (NGO) | • 3 Restaurants Available - Flight of Dreams Building and Terminal 1 | • Benefits include a set menu and/or JPY3,400 off the bill per guest |
| Osaka, Japan (KIX) | • Botejyu 1946 - Terminal 1 • Japan Traveling Restaurant by BOTEJYU - Terminal 1 | • Receive JPY3,400 off the bill per guest |
| Papeete, French Polynesia (PPT) | • Restaurant Bar L'Aviation - International Terminal | • Receive US$27 off the bill per guest |
| Phnom Penh, Cambodia (PNH) | • Dim Sum Emperors - International Terminal | • Unlimited food and beverages in a 24-hour period |
| Sao Paulo, BR (GRU) | • 3 Restaurants Available - Terminal 3 • Bar Bleriot & Lounge - Terminal 2 | • Receive up to US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Singapore (SIN) | • 7 Restaurants Available - Terminals 1-4 | • Receive a set menu for the cardholder and one guest in a 24-hour period. Some drinks not included. |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith, AUS (SYD) | • Mach2 - Terminal 1 • Peroni Bar - Terminal 1 • Bistro Bar 2020 - Terminal 2 • The Fat Yak - Terminal 2 • Luke's Bistro & Bar - Terminal 3 • Wok On Air - Terminal 3 | • Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| (Taipei, Taiwan) | • 4 Restaurants Available - Terminal 1 | • Receive a set menu for the cardholder and one guest in a 24-hour period. Some drinks not included. |
Types of Priority Pass Lounges
There are several types of lounges within the Priority Pass network, including the following:
- Minute Suites: Provides a private room complete with a daybed sofa that can transform into a bed. It also offers office space with Wi-Fi and charging stations.
- Be Relax: Over 40 Be Relax locations worldwide are Priority Pass eligible. Priority Pass members who have full card-issued membership can receive select services for free.
- The Club: Located primarily in the United States and the U.K., The Club airport lounges offer complimentary snacks and drinks, free Wi-Fi, charging areas, newspapers and magazines, TV, and workstations in a quiet and comfortable environment. Some lounges even include shower facilities.
- Plaza Premium: These 250+ lounges vary significantly by location, but you'll find drinks, light snacks, and Wi-Fi at all of them, plus showers and sit-down dining at select locations.
- Airline-operated lounges: Many foreign (and some U.S.) airlines allow access to their own lounges with a Priority Pass membership. Examples include Virgin Atlantic, KLM–Air France, Lufthansa, Turkish, and more.
- Independent lounges: Other independent, single-location lounges are also included. Amenities and benefits vary by location. A few examples include the IASS Hawaii Lounge located in Honolulu (HNL) and the PGA Lounge at Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP).
How to Use Priority Pass
Enrollment is usually required to get your Priority Pass Select benefit from a credit card. Make sure that you enroll well before you plan to use your membership, as your Priority Pass Select card is generally sent via snail mail.
The easiest way to use your Priority Pass Select benefit is by downloading the Priority Pass app to your phone. After signing in to the app, you can use your digital membership card for easy lounge access, where accepted. Some locations will accept your digital membership card, available in the app. When looking at lounges to find their locations and amenities, you'll see “Digital Card” if this is accepted as proof of membership.
In most cases, however, you'll need to present your physical Priority Pass card for entry, though you may be able to enter with just the credit card through which you have membership. To be on the safe side, always have your physical card with you.
When using your Priority Pass Select card with restaurant benefits, you'll present your card at the restaurant before you order — sometimes even before you sit down.
Priority Pass Guest Policy
Guest policies vary depending on which credit card provides your Priority Pass membership. Most credit cards that offer Priority Pass Select allow two guests for free. Additional guests can enter for a fee that ranges from $27 to $35 per person over two guests.
One exception to the two-guest rule is the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. This card offers unlimited guests to Priority Pass lounges as a card benefit. Make sure to familiarize yourself with your card's specific guest policy.
Final Thoughts
The hustle and bustle of airports is never going away. In fact, as travel becomes more and more common, airports will likely get busier and busier.
Having the ability to access lounges thanks to programs like Priority Pass can really enhance the travel experience. What's better than being able to relax and unwind before a big trip or after a long journey?
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (Rates & Fees), The Platinum Card® from American Express (Rates & Fees), and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card (Rates & Fees)
Share this:
AwardWallet Tip of The Day
Did you know that you can automatically import all of your travel plans from AwardWallet into your calendar? All you have to do is to grab the iCal link from the left menu of your timelineand create a calendar subscription in your preferred calendar. Show me how
Hide image
The comments on this page are not provided, reviewed, or otherwise approved by the bank advertiser. It is not the bank advertiser's responsibility to ensure all posts and/or questions are answered.
