Preparing for a flight can be stressful.
There’s getting to the airport in plenty of time, zigzagging towards security check, trying not to trip over the rivers of wheelie bags in Duty Free; it's a world away from the cool, calm way most folks want before any break.
It’s why airport lounges are a haven for all, whether you're flying solo, with friends or family, or need a quiet place to crack through emails before a business trip.
It used to be that a premium boarding pass or airline tier points were the key to lounge access. But now, savvy travellers flying in any class can access them too, thanks to Priority Pass.
The service is your ticket to a VIP lounge, connecting 1,700 independent lounges and experiences across the planet. Inside, you can expect complimentary food and drink, plenty of space to enjoy them, and screens to monitor your gate away from the scrum of the general departures area. Relax, read or finesse the final points of your holiday itinerary in a serene setting before you take to the skies.
You can get a single-use one-day lounge pass to use on one leg of your journey, but the real savings come from signing up for a subscription.
Right now, Priority Pass is offering a discount of up to 30 per cent off, so you could access these lounges from as little as £48 per year, plus a £24 visit fee. Passes can be used on departing and returning flights, and the more you use the lounges, the more affordable your subscription gets.
Priority Pass offers three plans, tailored for different travel styles.
- Standard Plan: Offered on a pay-as-you-go basis, so all lounge visits are charged at the time you go to your payment card.
- Standard Plus: This includes 10 free visits during your membership year; visits thereafter are chargeable.
- The Prestige Plan: Designed for frequent fliers, this plan offers unlimited free member lounge visits.
Under all three plans, members can take accompanied guests into the lounges for an additional visit fee. Some lounges charge extra fees, but these are all listed on the Priority Pass app, so you won’t get a surprise at the door.
Subscription comes with a host of perks, including showers, sleeping options (handy if you’ve got a long layover), free Wi-Fi, discounted car rental, private airport transfers, and wellbeing packages in some in-lounge spas.
The 30 per cent off deal is valid until the end of 2025, so if you’re trying to think of an inspired gift for the wanderer in your life, you could strike gold with a Priority Pass subscription.
Unlocking the VIP life is simple. Sign up, download the Priority Pass app and access your Digital Membership Card, which gives you lounge access instantly (so you can even do it when you’re at the airport).
For the full benefits, and to sign up, check out the Priority Pass website here.
Priority Pass
Offering independent lounge access in over 600 cities and 145 countries, a Priority Pass is a must for any frequent flier. The subscription unshackles you from the chaos of the departures area, allowing you to relax in a calm setting with food, drink and Wi-Fi on tap. Right now, Priority Pass is offering up to 30 per cent off its plans, meaning you can feel like a VIP the next time you fly - without paying VIP prices.
Buy now £48.00, Priority Pass
