Does Priority Pass Allow Guests?

If there’s one thing that can make sitting in an airport waiting for a delayed flight or a long layover better, it’s kicking it in a lounge filled with free drinks, food, workstations and even showers.

But if you’re traveling with friends or family who don’t have the same Priority Pass lounge access you do, how many guests are allowed to accompany you? Is there a fee involved? Here’s everything you need to know about the Priority Pass guest policy.

Priority Pass is a membership-based lounge access program that offers travelers more lounge options at airports around the world.

In exchange for a fee, members gain access to a network of 1,500 lounges and related airport experiences worldwide. You don’t need a business or first-class ticket to enter. Any airline boarding pass for same-day travel will do.

Priority Pass is designed to allow members to visit a wide range of lounges. Options range from independent lounges, credit card lounges like Chase lounges, and airline lounges — even if you aren’t flying on its corresponding airline.

Not all airports have lounges in the Priority Pass network, and some only offer a couple. Some lounge programs, like Capital One lounges, aren’t included in the network.

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Priority Pass members can bring a guest or several. You can book lounge access for you and up to four guests when planning a visit to select lounges, which can be handy if you’re traveling through busy airports and are concerned there may be a wait to enter. You’ll need to search for your preferred lounge in the Priority Pass app or on the website to see if reservations are available via a “Pre-Book” button.

If the button is there, you’ll select it and pay any necessary fees in advance (usually a few dollars in addition to any guest or access fees).

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The number of Priority Pass guests members can invite to join them depends on the lounge. You can find this limit, if a lounge has one, on the lounge’s information page.

The Priority Pass cost for a guest can vary and will be charged to the card linked to your account. The fee depends on the lounge, and whether you purchased your membership from Priority Pass or received it as a perk with a credit card.

The price for children may also vary by lounge. Some charge the same rates as adult guests, while others allow children under a certain age (usually 2) to enter for free. You’ll want to check with each lounge to find out.

For memberships purchased from Priority Pass

In general, if you purchased your membership from Priority Pass, guest passes for most lounges cost $35 per guest. But Chase Sapphire Lounges that are part of the Priority Pass lounge network charge a flat fee of $75 per guest, a reduction from the typical $100 entrance fee charged to non-Priority Pass members.

For memberships via credit cards

Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers can get up to two free guest passes per visit. Additional guests cost $27 each. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Business members also get to bring guests for no extra cost (two to Capital One and Plaza Premium lounges and unlimited guests to Priority Pass lounges).

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A number of travel credit cards offer a Priority Pass membership as part of the benefits that come with the card’s annual fee.

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Yes, Priority Pass does allow members to bring guests into lounges, though the number of guests and the fees may vary.

Check your membership level and the specific lounge you want to visit beforehand to find out if there are any restrictions and consider signing up for a credit card that offers free guest access.