What is the difference between LoungeKey and Priority Pass?

What is the difference between LoungeKey and Priority Pass? A: LoungeKey is a network of worldwide lounges that allows entry by presenting an eligible MasterCard payment card. No membership card is required. Priority Pass is a network of worldwide lounges that allows members entry by presenting their valid Priority Pass membership card to gain entry to a lounge.

How do I use LoungeKey at the airport?

Which credit card has LoungeKey?

Most Mastercard World and World Elite credit cards offer membership to the LoungeKey airport lounges network. After that, you have to pay for each entry, which costs $32 US. Only ONE of these credit cards offers LoungeKey membership AND free visits (passes), and that's the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard^®*.

What does LoungeKey get you?

LoungeKey gives your customers access to 1,400+ airport lounges and 900+ retail, dining and spa offers worldwide.

Can I bring guests with Priority Pass?

Each cardmember Priority Pass Select membership includes two guests per lounge visit. For each additional guest beyond that, your card will be charged a fee per guest, per visit.

Is alcohol free in Priority Pass lounges?

General Lounge Amenities With a Priority Pass membership, you'll receive benefits such as: Complimentary refreshments, including alcohol in most lounges. Space to work or relax in a comfortable place. Free Wi-Fi in most lounges.

Does LoungeKey give free lounge access?

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. If the card is active, and free visits are available, you can visit the business lounge without paying a fee ($32).

Does Priority Pass get you into any lounge?

As a Priority Pass Member, you'll have access to 1,400+ airport lounges and travel experiences worldwide, allowing you to enjoy your time at the airport on both your outbound and return journey.

Is lounge access free with Priority Pass?

Each credit card company sets the terms of Priority Pass Select; while they all include at least 10 free visits to Priority Pass lounges, only some allow unlimited free visits. Others allow you to bring unlimited guests for free, while some cap free guests at two, and yet others still charge for guests.

How many times can you use Priority Pass in a day?

Can I use Priority Pass twice in one day? There's no limit on how many Priority Pass lounges and restaurants you can visit in a day. So if there are three Priority Pass lounges in an airport, you can visit all three in one day at the airport.

What is the difference between lounge Club and Priority Pass?

Lounge Club offers access to only 400 lounges, which is fewer than Priority Pass. Most of those lounges are the same ones used by Priority Pass. Lounge Club plans often include two free visits with a $27 entry fee after that. Although Lounge Club has fewer locations, being a member often includes one free guest.

What if Priority Pass lounge is full?

If a Priority Pass lounge is full, you should always ask if there is a waitlist available. If there is one, put your name on it. You'll usually be asked to give your cell phone number so you'll get a text if space becomes available, which gives you some freedom to explore the airport while you wait.

How many visits do you get with Priority Pass?

Standard membership: $99 per year; includes visits for $35 each for the member and any guests. Standard Plus membership: $329 per year; includes 10 free visits, with subsequent visits for $35 each (the same price as all guest visits).

How long can you stay in a lounge with Priority Pass?

Lounges in the Priority Pass network may have slightly different policies, but the general time limit is 3 hours. You can find information about a specific lounge, such as its hours and specific amenities, on the Priority Pass website or app. It's easy to search for lounges by city and airport.