How to Access our US Airport Lounges | Escape Lounges (2024)

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How to Access our US Airport Lounges | Escape Lounges? ›

You can turn up to the lounge on the day and pay at the door to enter. Or, to guarantee a place in our lounge exactly when it suits you, you can pre-book your space using our booking tool (this must be done at least 24 hours prior to entry).

You can check which is your card issuer and visit their website. There you will find a list of all the airport lounges, along with the locations, where your specific card has access. Please note that cards also have subtypes like gold, platinum, etc.

Generally, accessing an airport lounge for free is only possible if you hold a premium class ticket or have a membership or credit card that grants you access. International business or first-class passengers often enjoy lounge access as part of their ticket benefits.

Platinum Card Members and Centurion® Card Members

Receive complimentary entry for themselves and up to two guests.

Which credit cards offer access to Mastercard lounges through LoungeKey? Most Mastercard World and World Elite credit cards offer membership to the LoungeKey airport lounges network.

A Visa Platinum/Visa Signature/Visa Infinite card is enough to enter. You'll need to inform the lounge staff that you are a LoungeKey member. A boarding pass and a form of identification are also required. The name on your card, the boarding pass and the ID must match.

Our lounges are quiet, connected spaces to relax or work in, with pre-flight bites, drinks and other added perks that help you refresh and revive. We're continuously adding new, innovative features to our app, making Priority Pass the perfect travel companion for every step of your journey.

Is it worth it to buy airport lounge access? ›

While many gates and terminals can become noisy and crowded, lounges tend to be quieter and more spacious. The seating is also more comfortable, allowing you to rest and recharge before your next leg of travel. Complimentary food: Many lounges offer complimentary food and drinks to members.

Alaska Airlines: Located in 6 major U.S. cities, with 620+ global partner lounges2. American Airlines: Located in 32 global hubs, along with access to 50 partner lounges3. Delta Airlines: More than 50 SkyClub locations, with partners located worldwide4.

The American Express Global Lounge Collection®

U.S Consumer and Business Platinum Card Members and any Additional Platinum Card Members on the Account are eligible for access to the participating lounges in the American Express Global Lounge Collection.

Access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection is a benefit available to Platinum and Centurion cardmembers, and it includes entry to more than 1,400 airport lounges worldwide.

If you're a Platinum Card® from American Express cardholder, you get complimentary access to the Amex lounge networks on the day of your departure. The Platinum Card® from American Express offers an abundance of perks in addition to its lounge access.

As with many travel preferences, whether or not airport lounges are worth it will depend on your personal priorities and travel habits. The ability to enjoy a drink, snack or even meal, Wi-Fi, clean restrooms and have a place to sit away from the hustle and bustle of the airport terminal is always enjoyable.

Yes, it's possible to get Priority Pass for “free", but this kind of membership comes through a credit card with an annual fee. So while the Priority Pass membership is considered a complimentary benefit to the cardmember, the annual fee associated with that credit card means you're paying for it indirectly.

Is the lounge access program available to all Visa card holders? No, the service is available to only Visa Signature, Visa Infinite, Visa Corporate Debit/Credit cardholders.