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You can pay extra to guarantee access to select Priority Pass lounges
21.08.2023 - 17:25 / thepointsguy.com
This post was updated with new information.
Priority Pass membership lets travelers access over 1,400 lounges in over 600 cities across 148 countries.
Usually, you can access Priority Pass lounges by handing your boarding pass and Priority Pass card to a staff member at the lounge entrance. However, now you can pay a small fee ahead of time to book and effectively reserve space in select Priority Pass lounges.
Lounges are often crowded, especially within the U.S., so it's not uncommon to arrive at a Priority Pass lounge entrance and wait in line or join a virtual queue to gain entry. Some lounges only accept Priority Pass customers during select hours. Some completely stop accepting Priority Pass customers when their lounge is busy. So, booking a Priority Pass lounge visit to guarantee access may seem well worth the fee.
Related: The 9 best Priority Pass lounges in the US
The ability to pay to reserve space in some Priority Pass lounges isn't new. In 2019, select Priority Pass lounges in the United Kingdom began letting travelers pay 5 British pounds (about $6) per person to reserve space in the lounge. And you can still pay 6 British pounds (about $8) per person to reserve space at the following No1 Lounges in the United Kingdom that participate in Priority Pass:
You can also pay a higher reservation fee of 15 British pounds (about $19) per person for Clubrooms at Birmingham Airport and Clubrooms at Gatwick North. But, this higher reservation fee may cover the additional upgrade fee required of all Priority Pass customers who want to visit these premium lounges.
It's also possible to guarantee a longer stay or extra amenities when booking a visit to select No1 Lounges in the U.K.
Related: The 10 best Priority Pass lounges around the world
But No1 Lounges in the U.K. aren't the only Priority Pass lounges that accept paid reservations. You can also book select lounges in the continental U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and Brazil through Priority Pass Prebook.
Currently, options in the continental U.S. include Miami International Airport's (MIA) Turkish Airlines Lounge in Concourse H and Turkish Airlines Lounge in Concourse E, and the Escape Lounge in Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). (The cost to reserve for each location is $7 per person.)
You may also be able to book other Priority Pass lounge locations. Check the Priority Pass website or app and look for a "pre-book" button on the lounge's landing page to determine whether you can book your next lounge visit.
The terms and pricing will differ across the lounges you can book. Many require you to book at least 24 hours in advance, and some only guarantee access if you arrive within 30 minutes of the time you booked.
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