Sep 14, 2016, 8:49 pm
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)
Sep 27, 2016, 3:23 am
#256
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 456
I went to HKG premium plaza back in July using my citi prestige PP, and no problem brought in my two teenage children. however, the lounge was quite mediocre, full of guests almost had to wait for a table. I sampled the food and can of hong kong beer then quickly moved to SQ lounge down the other side.
if I rate the wing next door as 5-star, the premium plaza is 1 star.
if I rate the wing next door as 5-star, the premium plaza is 1 star.
As cyster2007 indicated, the one by Gate 40 is dramatically better than the one by Gate 1. Both of them are quite busy, but the Gate 40 lounge is very large and quite nice.
I've also used HK and other Plaza Premium lounges a number of times, and have almost always brought guests with me, no problems. In fact, I typically bring my wife, 5 year old, and 2 year old with me on my card. My wife has her own card if need be but we we have never needed to check in on separate cards.
Sep 27, 2016, 5:51 am
#257
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al
Posts: 5,913
Sep 27, 2016, 11:31 am
#258
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SLC
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium + LT Gold
Posts: 198
I just activated the membership via the UR link and probably won't be able to get my CSR or PP membership cards before my trip later this week.
Is there a way to obtain my membership number before either cards arrive so I can use the lounges? I know the lounges I will be using accepts digital passes, but unfortunately I need the PP membership number in order to create the account on the website and app.
Thanks for the help!
Is there a way to obtain my membership number before either cards arrive so I can use the lounges? I know the lounges I will be using accepts digital passes, but unfortunately I need the PP membership number in order to create the account on the website and app.
Thanks for the help!
Sep 27, 2016, 11:33 am
#259
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Sep 27, 2016, 11:38 am
#260
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: WN A-List Pref, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat
Posts: 460
Regarding other options, there is a discussion on this thread earlier about Chase rebating charges, but you have to have your CSR already in hand. Not sure there's much that festriaqua can do about it at this point.
Sep 27, 2016, 11:30 pm
#261
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,577
If you're not checking bags, I'd just go straight to T6 for the Boardroom. I went to KAL last weekend out of curiosity and the physical space is impressive for "domestic" access, but Boardroom and their beers on tap win me over. You're not going to get any good food in either one.
Sep 28, 2016, 10:46 am
#262
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: LAX
Programs: UA - Plat; TK - Elite; Marriott - Gold
Posts: 46
Just another datapoint:
Approved on 9/14
"Activated" PP on the website on 9/14, afternoon
Received card (plastic) on 9/16
Received the PP card via First Class mail, yesterday, 9/27
Approved on 9/14
"Activated" PP on the website on 9/14, afternoon
Received card (plastic) on 9/16
Received the PP card via First Class mail, yesterday, 9/27
Sep 28, 2016, 12:50 pm
#263
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: AUS TUS
Programs: AA PLT, UA GLD
Posts: 993
most if not all CX lounges are great at HKG, as well as the SQ and qantas lounges. so if you have access to them, suggest you skip PP lounges.
Sep 28, 2016, 7:30 pm
#264
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 173
thanks for pointing out the gate 40 premium plaza is better. the one I went was near gate 1 (CX the wing lounge). I had access to SQ lounge so I went there after the short visit to premium plaza (gate 1).
most if not all CX lounges are great at HKG, as well as the SQ and qantas lounges. so if you have access to them, suggest you skip PP lounges.
most if not all CX lounges are great at HKG, as well as the SQ and qantas lounges. so if you have access to them, suggest you skip PP lounges.
Sep 28, 2016, 9:30 pm
#265
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SLC
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium + LT Gold
Posts: 198
I just activated the membership via the UR link and probably won't be able to get my CSR or PP membership cards before my trip later this week.
Is there a way to obtain my membership number before either cards arrive so I can use the lounges? I know the lounges I will be using accepts digital passes, but unfortunately I need the PP membership number in order to create the account on the website and app.
Thanks for the help!
Is there a way to obtain my membership number before either cards arrive so I can use the lounges? I know the lounges I will be using accepts digital passes, but unfortunately I need the PP membership number in order to create the account on the website and app.
Thanks for the help!
Now I have a different question. I know CSR refunds the PP access if you don't have the membership card yet, but they also automatically apply the $300 travel credit to your account as well. How do I go about getting the PP fee waived if it's going to be auto refunded by my travel credit?
Sep 28, 2016, 9:50 pm
#266
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,843
Use up your travel credit first
Sep 29, 2016, 3:44 am
#267
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 456
thanks for pointing out the gate 40 premium plaza is better. the one I went was near gate 1 (CX the wing lounge). I had access to SQ lounge so I went there after the short visit to premium plaza (gate 1).
most if not all CX lounges are great at HKG, as well as the SQ and qantas lounges. so if you have access to them, suggest you skip PP lounges.
most if not all CX lounges are great at HKG, as well as the SQ and qantas lounges. so if you have access to them, suggest you skip PP lounges.
Sep 29, 2016, 3:46 am
#268
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 456
Looks like I'm going to get the CSR card before my trip.
Now I have a different question. I know CSR refunds the PP access if you don't have the membership card yet, but they also automatically apply the $300 travel credit to your account as well. How do I go about getting the PP fee waived if it's going to be auto refunded by my travel credit?
Now I have a different question. I know CSR refunds the PP access if you don't have the membership card yet, but they also automatically apply the $300 travel credit to your account as well. How do I go about getting the PP fee waived if it's going to be auto refunded by my travel credit?
Sep 29, 2016, 5:48 am
#269
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,192
Looks like I'm going to get the CSR card before my trip.
Now I have a different question. I know CSR refunds the PP access if you don't have the membership card yet, but they also automatically apply the $300 travel credit to your account as well. How do I go about getting the PP fee waived if it's going to be auto refunded by my travel credit?
Now I have a different question. I know CSR refunds the PP access if you don't have the membership card yet, but they also automatically apply the $300 travel credit to your account as well. How do I go about getting the PP fee waived if it's going to be auto refunded by my travel credit?
Chase said they'd refund the PP fee for visits prior to receipt of the card; the fact that they (apparently) choose to do so by using part of your travel credit is unfortunate.
Sep 29, 2016, 8:34 pm
#270
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 8
Applied for CSR on Sept 17. Received CSR card on 20th via UPS. Activated PP on the 21st. Received PP Select Card today on the 29th Sept. Overall, a decent turnaround.