Were so over the thrill of PreCheck or priority boarding.
Now, the hottest new thing to do at the airport is to go to the lounge.
But while access may be open to more travelers than ever, it doesnt come cheap.
But this benefit is usually reserved for elite cards that have hefty annual fees.
you might bring two guests for free.
The card has a $550 annual fee.
Chase Sapphire Reservecardholders can access Priority Pass lounges.
The card has a $450 annual fee.
(Weve got more details on Priority Pass below.)
Theres a $450 annual fee.
The card has a $450 annual fee.
United Club Cardincludes United Club membership and access to Star Alliance lounges.
The card has a $450 annual fee.
If youre not interested in applying for one of these credit cards, you have a few other options.
Buy a day pass
LoungeBuddyoffers day passes for a variety of airport lounges.
The Clublounges offer day passes starting at $40.
Airspace Loungeoffers access for $20, although its only available at Cleveland and San Fransisco airports currently.
Want a membership?
Try Priority Pass
Priority Passoffers access to more than 1200 lounges in airports around the world.
Pay $99 for membership and visit a lounge for $32.
Pay $299 for a membership and get 10 free visits, then pay $32 per visit.
For unlimited visits, youll need to pay a $429 membership fee.
Having Priority Pass is not a guarantee that youll get into a lounge, though.
The company makes it clear which lounges have limited hours or peak times when they tend to hit capacity.
They told me it would be a 90-minute wait, but I got in within an hour.
(I have Priority Pass through the Chase Sapphire Reserve card.)
The company recommends checking its app before hauling your roller bags over to the lounge.
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