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What is Priority Pass?

Understanding the world's largest independent airport lounge network.

Priority Pass is an independent airport lounge access program that provides entry to over 1,500 airport lounges, restaurants, and experiences in more than 600 cities worldwide. It is not tied to any single airline and operates independently of airline alliances.

1. What is Priority Pass?

Priority Pass was founded in 1992 and is owned by Collinson Group. It is the largest independent airport lounge access program in the world. Unlike airline lounges, Priority Pass membership is not dependent on airline status or ticket class.

The network includes a mix of independent lounges, airline-operated lounges that participate in the program, airport restaurants, and other travel experiences.

2. How Priority Pass Access Works

Priority Pass offers several membership tiers for individual purchase:

  • Standard: Pay per visit after purchasing membership
  • Standard Plus: Includes a set number of free visits
  • Prestige: Unlimited lounge visits included

Members present their Priority Pass card or digital membership at participating lounges. Guest access policies vary by membership type and the specific lounge.

3. Priority Pass and Credit Cards

Many travel credit cards include Priority Pass membership as a cardholder benefit. This is one of the most common ways travelers access the Priority Pass network without purchasing a membership directly.

Credit card-based Priority Pass memberships may differ from purchased memberships in terms of:

  • Guest policies and guest fees
  • Annual visit limits
  • Access to restaurants and experiences
  • Lounge restrictions during peak times

Terms vary by credit card issuer. Cardholders should review their specific card benefits for details.

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4. What This Site Does NOT Do

  • We do not sell Priority Pass memberships.
  • We do not issue credit cards or process applications.
  • We do not guarantee lounge access or availability.
  • We are not affiliated with Priority Pass or Collinson Group.

This page is for informational purposes only. For official information, visit the Priority Pass website directly.

Summary

Priority Pass is an independent lounge network with 1,500+ locations worldwide. Access is available through direct membership or as a benefit included with many travel credit cards.

Official Source

For the most current membership plans, lounge locations, and access policies, visit the official Priority Pass website at prioritypass.com.

Last Updated: March 2026

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