Glossary
Priority Pass
Definition: Priority Pass is the world’s largest independent airport lounge access programme, providing entry to over 1,500 lounges and airport experiences in 600+ cities regardless of airline or class of travel.
Priority Pass operates independently from airlines, giving members access to a global network of airport lounges regardless of which airline they’re flying or which cabin they’re seated in. Membership is available through direct subscription or as a benefit of premium travel credit cards.
The programme offers three membership tiers: Standard (pay per visit), Standard Plus (a set number of free visits), and Prestige (unlimited visits). Many premium credit cards include complimentary Priority Pass Prestige membership.
For business class travellers, Priority Pass provides additional lounge access beyond the airline’s own lounges, which is particularly useful at airports where your airline doesn’t have its own facility. It also allows lounge access when flying economy on personal trips, extending the premium lounge experience across all your travel.