Editor’s Note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.
You don’t have to fly business class or first class or have a top elite status visit an airport lounge. Airport lounges are increasingly accessible thanks to programs like Priority card.
Priority Pass is a paid membership program that grants access to a network of more than 1,300 lounges in nearly 150 countries and 600 cities worldwide. Membership prices range from $99 to $469 per year. However, many credit card that offers free Priority Pass membership as a benefit.
Since Priority Pass does not own or operate the lounges, the quality of participating lounges can vary widely. Some are little more than a small room with suspicious looking bottled water and food. However, some have amenities that rival a luxury hotel, so it’s important to research your options.
Priority cards are now accepted at more than 40 US airports, and some of these have multiple lounges. Here are the best Priority Pass lounges in the US
Related: 10 best Priority Pass lounges in the world
Turkish Airlines Lounge in Miami
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Seating at the Turkish Airlines Miami Lounge. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINT
Location: In the South Terminal of Miami International Airport (MIA), upstairs between Concourses H and J (Note: Turkish Airlines also operates a concourse in Central Terminal, in Concourse E ). Take the elevator to the third floor.
Convenient: Nearly 10,000 square feet with plenty of seating, a small business center, TV room, children’s area and two shower suites. There is also a large selection of complimentary hot drinks and food (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Important Note: Maximum stay of four hours.
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Check out TPG’s full lounge review.
Related: Choose one, not the other: MIA Priority Pass lounge version
Primeclass Lounge in New York-JFK
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First class lounge at JFK. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINT
Location: Next to Gates 8 and 9 in Terminal 1 at New York-JFK.
Convenient: This Primeclass venue features a buffet that includes a variety of hot and cold dishes, various seating options, plenty of power and USB outlets, free Wi-Fi, and showers.
Important Note: Premium alcoholic beverages and cocktails require separate payment.
Check out TPG’s full lounge review.
Related: Choose one, not the other: JFK Priority Pass lounge version
Turkish Airlines Washington Lounge in Dulles
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Turkish Airlines lounge in Dulles. KATIE GENTER/THE POINT
OFFERlocation: At Midfield Terminal at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), near gate B43 on Concourse Level
Convenient: Like the Turkish Airlines lounge at MIA, this lounge offers a wide selection of complimentary food and drinks. It also offers multiple power outlets, high-speed Wi-Fi, shower rooms, and prayer rooms.
Check out TPG’s full lounge review.
Related: Choose one, not the other: Lounge Edition IAD Priority Pass
Air France Lounge in New York-JFK
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Air France lounge at JFK. BRENDAN DORSEY/THE POINT
Location: Near Gate 1 in Terminal 1 at New York-JFK.
Convenient: This spacious lounge has 2 floors and offers snacks, free Wi-Fi, drinks and showers. You can also get a complimentary 15-minute Clarins spa treatment, but appointments can be difficult to secure.
Let’s see TPG’s experience when visiting the lounge.
Related: Choose one, not the other: JFK Priority Pass lounge version
Clubs in Orlando
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MCO Club at Orlando International Airport, near gate 91. PRIORITY TICKET
Location: Near Gate 91 in Terminal B at Orlando International Airport. Note that this lounge is not open to passengers traveling from Gate 1-29 in Terminal A or from Gate 30-59 in Terminal B. If you are boarding from Gate 1-59, you can visit Club at station A.
Convenient: While it’s not the most stylish lounge, it’s spacious and a hit with families. There are free snacks, showers, Wi-Fi, alcoholic beverages, children’s play area and computers.
Important Note: Entry is limited to three hours before your departure.
Clubs in San Jose
Location: Terminal A at San José International Airport (SJC), with one concourse near Gate 15 (on the third floor) and another on the main floor near Gate 8.
Convenient: This large lounge offers free Wi-Fi, computers, snacks and drinks. The lounge also has showers and conference rooms, and it has been renovated in the past year.
Important Note: Entry is limited to three hours before your departure.
Lufthansa Business Lounge in Detroit
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The Lufthansa Merchant Lounge in Detroit. LOUNGEBUDDY.COM
Location: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Warren C. Evans Terminal, near Gate D8.
Convenient: You’ll enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot food stalls, self-service coffee and alcohol machines, and privacy partitions at the workstations. Art also honors Detroit as a Motor City.
Important Note: Maximum stay of three hours; Priority Pass members cannot access the lounge between 12:30pm and 3:30pm daily.
Plumiera Lounge in Honolulu
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Plumiera Lounge in Honolulu. LOUNGEBUDDY.COM
Location: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Terminal 1, airside on the third floor near the Wiki Wiki shuttle pickup area.
Convenient: Available at the inter-island terminal, this lounge offers free Wi-Fi, self-service food and drinks (including soups and noodles as hot dishes), free restrooms, and many points of interest. charge the device.
Important Note: The lounge may use the waiting list during busy times. Including your name on this list does not guarantee access.
Suites, spas and restaurants
We will also include these as a category, although there are many options. you can access more than traditional lounges with your Priority Pass membership. These locations include airport restaurants and coffee shops where you can get a free meal, private rooms to rent, and spa treatments.
It’s important to note that not all Priority Pass memberships include these non-lounge locations. American Express removed this benefit in 2019while Capital One Venture X Rewards credit card lost this privilege in early 2023.
Related: Get free food at the airport: Which card allows Priority Pass restaurants?
Minute Suites
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Look at a Minute Suites. WEAKNESS
Location: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Hall B; Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport; Atrium and D/E connector of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT); Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Terminals A and D; Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) McNamara Terminal; Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal C; Nashville International Airport (BNA) Concourse D; New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Concourse B; New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal B; and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Terminal AB link.
Convenient: No matter which Minute Suites location you visit, you’ll have a private room complete with a couch, bed, yoga mat, and TV. Check out TPG’s review of position CLT And location ATL. You can take a nap, focus on your work or just get away from the airport noise in your own room.
Important Note: Hours vary by location. Admission offers one hour of free use, then a $28 hourly discount for additional time.
Related: 6 tips for using Minute Suites via Priority Pass
Relax Spa
Location: Atlanta (ATL), Dallas-Fort Worth (DTW), Detroit (DTW), Los Angeles (LAX), New York-JFK (JFK), New York-LaGuardia (LGA), Philadelphia (PHL), San Diego (SAN) and Toronto (YYZ).
Convenient: Complimentary spa treatment. Each location offers the following options:
- Massage on the couch for 30 minutes — Back ($35 value).
- 15-minute couch massage plus Aromatherapy & O2 — Back ($35 value).
- 10-minute Head Massage plus Aromatherapy & O2 — Head Up ($38 value).
- 10-minute Foot Massage plus Aromatherapy & O2 — Be Foot ($38 value).
Related: Now you can get a free massage with Priority Pass membership at more airports
restaurant
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Yankee Pier in San Francisco. KATIE GENTER/THE POINT
Location: Baltimore-Washington (BWI); Boston (BOS); Cleveland (CLE); Denver (DEN); Detroit (DTW); Fort Lauderdale (FLL); Houston (IAH); Indianapolis (IND); New York-JFK (JFK); Miami (MIA); Nashville (BNA); Portland (PDX); Providence (PVD); Washington, DC-Reagan (DCA); San Diego (SAN); San Francisco (SFO); Seattle-Tacoma (SEA); Louis (STL); Siracusa (SYR); Tampa (TPA); Tucson (TUS) and Washington-Dulles (IAD).
Convenient: Dining credit $28-$30, with some locations allowing guests (who receive their own credit).
Important Note: Most places do not allow you to use your credits to cover bonuses.
Related: Skip the waiting room and get free food at 31 US restaurants as part of the Priority Card
Credit cards that offer Priority Card Choose a member
Most premium credit cards offer Priority Pass membership as a cardholder benefit. Remember Registration is required in advance before you can start visiting these lounges.
You can get Priority Pass membership with the following cards:
Citi Prestige, Hilton Aspire Amex, and US Bank Altitude Reserve card information has been independently collected by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Related: 10 credit cards offering Priority Pass airport lounge access
bottom line
Although most credit card that offers Priority Pass membership comes with an annual fee of over $400, you get access to at least one lounge at most major airports in the US and around the world. However, not all lounges are created equal. If you’re looking for a good lounge to relax in or enjoy a meal before your next flight, here are the best Priority Pass lounges in the US
Just remember that Registration is required if you have a card that includes the Select Membership Preferred Card. You can’t simply show your credit card at a participating lounge, restaurant, or Minute Suite to get free usage.
Additional reporting by Ryan Smith.
