In celebration of the new Maple Leaf Lounge at Saskatoon’s John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE), I thought it would be appropriate to update this post.
There are many different ways to access the lounge.
In light of the one-time fee increase (from $27 to $32 for American Express cardholders), I thought it was an appropriate time to update this post. Priority Pass continues to increase their inventory, including many more restaurants added to the portfolio. There is also over 1,200 lounges worldwide (up from 1,000 last time). Furthermore, several credit cards needed an update regarding their lounge access.
This post will list the Canadian credit cards that provide a free Priority Pass membership, along with lounge access specifics.
Effective October 1, 2018, Priority Pass is increasing its one-time lounge visit fee of $27 to $32 for American Express credit card holders. Priority Pass explains that it has been over 10 years since there has been an increase. As far as increase in fees are concerned, this is a fair one in my opinion. It does not devalue the program is a very negative way and it maintains most of its value.
Here are my two ways of looking at the fee:
A few changes to the industry means that this post was due for an update from last time, namely,
Now unlimited access on National Bank World MasterCard (now the same as the World Elite version)
Addition of Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card
Addition of Priority Pass access to the American Express Business Platinum Card
It has been a year since I last provided an update, a few changes kicked (namely the addition of the American Express Business Platinum card) in that it is due for an update. Priority Pass continues to increase their inventory, now over 1,000 lounges worldwide.
Shirley put together a very comprehensive post about Credit Cards which offer Lounge Access over 2 years ago, so I thought that this post was due for an update. Alternatively from the previous post, I will only focus on credit cards that give complimentary lounge visits, along with how many.
If you have been to an airport lounge recently, you probably felt that it was packed. How did so many other people get lounge access? In the United States, there are many credit cards that offer this benefits, but do not underestimate the Canadian market either.
Priority Pass is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
To mark the milestone, they will be offering various discounts for new member annual memberships (prices are in British Pounds):
It is no secret that lounge access really makes the trip more enjoyable. However, the access is limited to specific travelers. Air Canada offers their own Maple Leaf Lounge, which access around the world.
Every now and then, lounge companies update their portfolios. From my last update on the list of Priority Pass lounges, there were only just over 600 lounges worldwide. Now they bumped their inventory to over 900. Unbelievable how they have grown in only 2 years.
From my last update on the list of Priority Pass lounges, there were only just over 600 lounges worldwide. Now they bumped up to over 900.