Yusra3
VIP Contributor
Airport lounges offer a relaxing oasis with complimentary food and drinks, comfortable seating, WiFi, and other amenities between flights. Here are 11 tricks to access these premium spaces without paying sky-high day pass fees:
1. Enroll in free airline lounge programs like American Airlines Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, or United Club to earn complimentary passes after flying a certain number of miles or segments annually.
2. Open a credit card that includes airport lounge access as part of its annual fee perks, such as the Platinum Card from American Express or Chase Sapphire Reserve Card. Guests are often free too.
3. If already holding an eligible credit card, call the number on the back to ask about any current promotions for discounted single-visit airline lounge passes that can save over 50%.
4. Travel in business class or first class on leading global airlines using rewards tickets or upgraded tickets. Lounge access is one of the prime perks.
5. Ask your employer if they offer free passes as part of corporate travel accounts with airlines or as an employee benefit. Many firms have unused passes laying around.
6. Enroll in Global Entry/TSA PreCheck which comes with free use of certain lounges when corresponding programs activated with the same trusted traveler number.
7. Arrive early at the airport when lounges tend to be less full and nicely ask the host at the front desk if they can waive the fee for entry, especially if traveling with children.
8. Check auction sites like eBay for discounted single airline lounge day passes which often sell for 50% or more below face value since they expire annually.
9. Use LoungeBuddy app to find access starting around $25/visit through gift cards, discounted passes and special deals much lower than walk up rates.
10. Visit Plaza Premium Lounges available to all travelers with pay-per-use fees as low as $30 even without elite airline status or premium credit cards.
11. Travel with a friend who already has complimentary access through one of the above methods and simply tag along as their guest for free.
1. Enroll in free airline lounge programs like American Airlines Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, or United Club to earn complimentary passes after flying a certain number of miles or segments annually.
2. Open a credit card that includes airport lounge access as part of its annual fee perks, such as the Platinum Card from American Express or Chase Sapphire Reserve Card. Guests are often free too.
3. If already holding an eligible credit card, call the number on the back to ask about any current promotions for discounted single-visit airline lounge passes that can save over 50%.
4. Travel in business class or first class on leading global airlines using rewards tickets or upgraded tickets. Lounge access is one of the prime perks.
5. Ask your employer if they offer free passes as part of corporate travel accounts with airlines or as an employee benefit. Many firms have unused passes laying around.
6. Enroll in Global Entry/TSA PreCheck which comes with free use of certain lounges when corresponding programs activated with the same trusted traveler number.
7. Arrive early at the airport when lounges tend to be less full and nicely ask the host at the front desk if they can waive the fee for entry, especially if traveling with children.
8. Check auction sites like eBay for discounted single airline lounge day passes which often sell for 50% or more below face value since they expire annually.
9. Use LoungeBuddy app to find access starting around $25/visit through gift cards, discounted passes and special deals much lower than walk up rates.
10. Visit Plaza Premium Lounges available to all travelers with pay-per-use fees as low as $30 even without elite airline status or premium credit cards.
11. Travel with a friend who already has complimentary access through one of the above methods and simply tag along as their guest for free.
