Last edit by: OverThereTooMuch
Basic Entry Information:
If you have never used a Priority Pass lounge click HERE to read how it works.
philemer's PP card arrived 20 days following approval of CSR. Others have reported an even quicker delivery. Yes, it comes via USPS.
Authorized User will receive their own PP card.
The PP Select membership offered through the CSR now includes digital pass access. Sign up in advance here: https://www.prioritypass.com/chasedmc
Note: Some lounges may not accept the digital pass. Make sure to check the PP lounge directory details for the specific lounge you plan on visiting.
To sign up for Priority Pass Select, as soon as the account shows up online:
1. Click on Go To Ultimate Rewards.
2. Scroll down to the very bottom left and click on "Card Benefits"
3. Activate Membership to request card.
4. Card can't be expedited. Some members have reported success in charging the lounge access to their CSR account and requesting a refund from Customer Service. However, others have reported that the lounge access was refunded via the travel credit.
Priority Pass website: https://www.prioritypass.com/#
Ongoing FT discussion about Priority Pass value: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...rth-money.html
Here are some other links where you can discuss other bank perks, since PP does not have a definitive home in the FT forums:
Ongoing FT discussion about Priority Pass benefits offered via American Express Credit Cards: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...s-benefit.html
Ongoing FT discussion about Priority Pass benefits offered via CitiBank Credit Cards: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...=priority+pass
Entry denied thread (housed in the Citi forum): http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...unge-full.html
Entry denied thread, Alaska Board Room lounges. (housed in the Alaska Airlines forum) http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alask...l#post28524751
Non-Lounge Benefits (see post 853 for details)
If you have never used a Priority Pass lounge click HERE to read how it works.
philemer's PP card arrived 20 days following approval of CSR. Others have reported an even quicker delivery. Yes, it comes via USPS.
Authorized User will receive their own PP card.
The PP Select membership offered through the CSR now includes digital pass access. Sign up in advance here: https://www.prioritypass.com/chasedmc
Note: Some lounges may not accept the digital pass. Make sure to check the PP lounge directory details for the specific lounge you plan on visiting.
To sign up for Priority Pass Select, as soon as the account shows up online:
1. Click on Go To Ultimate Rewards.
2. Scroll down to the very bottom left and click on "Card Benefits"
3. Activate Membership to request card.
4. Card can't be expedited. Some members have reported success in charging the lounge access to their CSR account and requesting a refund from Customer Service. However, others have reported that the lounge access was refunded via the travel credit.
Priority Pass website: https://www.prioritypass.com/#
Ongoing FT discussion about Priority Pass value: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...rth-money.html
Here are some other links where you can discuss other bank perks, since PP does not have a definitive home in the FT forums:
Ongoing FT discussion about Priority Pass benefits offered via American Express Credit Cards: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...s-benefit.html
Ongoing FT discussion about Priority Pass benefits offered via CitiBank Credit Cards: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...=priority+pass
Entry denied thread (housed in the Citi forum): http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...unge-full.html
Entry denied thread, Alaska Board Room lounges. (housed in the Alaska Airlines forum) http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alask...l#post28524751
Non-Lounge Benefits (see post 853 for details)
- US$28 towards restaurant bill (DEN, LGW, PDX, SYD)
- Minute Suites (ATL, DFW, PHL)
- Sleep ’N Fly Pods (DXB)
- Bliss Spa/Aspire Lounge & Spa (LHR)
- 30% at IHG Hotels by logging in through the Priority Pass membership portal
- AVIS Preferred Plus
Chase Priority Pass memberships (2016 - 2022)
#31
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,650
I heard CSR has Priority Pass with free guesting privileges. This would be the clincher for me to keep the card for year 2 and beyond provided nothing else changes. I'm likely going to cancel Prestige in a month or so before the annual fee hits since I already used the annual airline credit unless I get a nice retention bonus.
For now, I'm mostly flying DL and have the Amex Plat, so that assures me Skyclub access, and since I'm platinum medallion with DL I can access partner lounges overseas (and the nice Virgin lounge @ JFK when connecting there going to LHR).
Anyway, not trying to turn this thread into a CSR vs. Amex Plat thing, just wondering about the true usefulness of the PP benefit on the CSR, while I ponder whether I should get it or not.
For me, the main attractions are the $300 credit and the 100K UR points bonus.
#32
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,071
Your Priority Pass™ Select memberships have already been activated. You and your authorized users can access 900+ VIP airport lounges worldwide with Priority Pass™ Select and enjoy lounge amenities such as WIFI, free snacks, beverages and more with your Priority Pass™ Select membership card.
So if you pay $75 and get an AU card that person "should" get in for free too. I'm doubting that you'll be able to get others in for free. Time will tell.
#33
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Radisson Rewards Gold, Best Western Diamond Select
Posts: 1,856
I see this on my Chase site:
Your Priority Pass™ Select memberships have already been activated. You and your authorized users can access 900+ VIP airport lounges worldwide with Priority Pass™ Select and enjoy lounge amenities such as WIFI, free snacks, beverages and more with your Priority Pass™ Select membership card.
So if you pay $75 and get an AU card that person "should" get in for free too. I'm doubting that you'll be able to get others in for free. Time will tell.
Your Priority Pass™ Select memberships have already been activated. You and your authorized users can access 900+ VIP airport lounges worldwide with Priority Pass™ Select and enjoy lounge amenities such as WIFI, free snacks, beverages and more with your Priority Pass™ Select membership card.
So if you pay $75 and get an AU card that person "should" get in for free too. I'm doubting that you'll be able to get others in for free. Time will tell.
#34
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,937
For those of you so happy with the Priority Pass with guests, how often do you think you will be able to use this benefit? They don't seem to have a lot of lounges in the US.
For now, I'm mostly flying DL and have the Amex Plat, so that assures me Skyclub access, and since I'm platinum medallion with DL I can access partner lounges overseas (and the nice Virgin lounge @ JFK when connecting there going to LHR).
Anyway, not trying to turn this thread into a CSR vs. Amex Plat thing, just wondering about the true usefulness of the PP benefit on the CSR, while I ponder whether I should get it or not.
For me, the main attractions are the $300 credit and the 100K UR points bonus.
For now, I'm mostly flying DL and have the Amex Plat, so that assures me Skyclub access, and since I'm platinum medallion with DL I can access partner lounges overseas (and the nice Virgin lounge @ JFK when connecting there going to LHR).
Anyway, not trying to turn this thread into a CSR vs. Amex Plat thing, just wondering about the true usefulness of the PP benefit on the CSR, while I ponder whether I should get it or not.
For me, the main attractions are the $300 credit and the 100K UR points bonus.
#35
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 600
It's on Reddit, and at least 4 bloggers stated they have confirmed this. Some say on the same itinerary others say 1 guest and still others say more than 1?
So I'm going to Chase Bank today to apply for it if it's for at least 2. Otherwise I have a offer from Amex for 75K until 9/30 for the Platinum Card.
So I'm going to Chase Bank today to apply for it if it's for at least 2. Otherwise I have a offer from Amex for 75K until 9/30 for the Platinum Card.
Those Reddit "confirmations" seem to be from people who spoke to a customer service rep.
#36
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: MSP
Posts: 165
Not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but I called Priority Pass and they said that there will be no digital membership option if you get access through this card - you have to wait until you get the physical card from Chase. They also said I'd be unable to use the PP app and the QR code once you receive the physical card.
#37
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 31
Not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but I called Priority Pass and they said that there will be no digital membership option if you get access through this card - you have to wait until you get the physical card from Chase. They also said I'd be unable to use the PP app and the QR code once you receive the physical card.
#38
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Radisson Rewards Gold, Best Western Diamond Select
Posts: 1,856
Someone on reddit said that CSR called Priority Pass who said that each guest costs $27. Nobody will really know until we have real data points.
#39
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Radisson Rewards Gold, Best Western Diamond Select
Posts: 1,856
#40
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
- The lounge decides how many guests may accompany you. They know NOTHING about the details of your Priority Pass membership. The attendant cannot tell you if you will be charged (if anything is said it is a guess.) The lounge reports the number of visitors to Priority Pass, and the lounge is paid by Priority Pass. You never pay the lounge directly.
- The agreement between Chase and Priority Pass determines when, and how much, you are charged.
#41
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 600
A front line customer service rep or their PR group who is running the Twitter account is not going to be able to definitely state the policy so until someone posts a picture of the priority pass welcome letter, then everything is just speculation and conjecture.
#42
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,872
Chase Ritz or Chase C Reserve about the lounge? Both are priority pass and both offer access to your travel members? Exactly same lounges and same benefit?
#43
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: GE, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,503
I currently have lounge access through my Diners Club card and I've been trying to see what the differences are between CSR's Priority Pass and DC's lounges. So far it looks like the former has more lounges but they both have a fair amount of overlap. CSR also has free unlimited guest access (at least according to Chase's CS) while DC seems to universally charge extra for guests. Are there any other differences that I missed?
#44
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 391
Lounge access with CSR
Hello,
I just got my CSR approved, and traveling soon with a ticket bought a few months ago with my CSP. I was wondering, can I still use priority pass to get lounge access? Or do I have to purchase the tickets with the CSR in order to get lounge access for that specific flight?
Thanks
I just got my CSR approved, and traveling soon with a ticket bought a few months ago with my CSP. I was wondering, can I still use priority pass to get lounge access? Or do I have to purchase the tickets with the CSR in order to get lounge access for that specific flight?
Thanks
#45
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,369
Hello,
I just got my CSR approved, and traveling soon with a ticket bought a few months ago with my CSP. I was wondering, can I still use priority pass to get lounge access? Or do I have to purchase the tickets with the CSR in order to get lounge access for that specific flight?
Thanks
I just got my CSR approved, and traveling soon with a ticket bought a few months ago with my CSP. I was wondering, can I still use priority pass to get lounge access? Or do I have to purchase the tickets with the CSR in order to get lounge access for that specific flight?
Thanks
B, look up the lounge policy on the priority pass website. They may impose restrictions(boarding pass required, no children, Intl departures only etc), but you don't need to buy flights with csr to get lounge benefits
C, you need to manually activate priority pass benefit on chase benefits page, and get a card in mail within 2 weeks. You need card to enter lounge, can't use phone app, no exceptions typically
D, it's still a toss up on whether guests are free. Need someone to get pass physically (see C) and try
E, all this info is available on the csr thread and on multiple blogs
F, you might want to keep your csp and not downgrade yet (trip delay/cancellation is on your csp, might be void when it downgrade)
Z, ... nope, no more priority pass info