PDX - Priority Pass lounges and restaurants
Aug 14, 2019, 11:39 pm
#33
Join Date: Mar 2006
Programs: Former UA 1K & Delta Plat, Now Delta Silver, Alaska 75k, Marriott Plat
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I can confirm. Priority pass via AMEX platinum no longer has access to any restaurants in any airports - at PDX this means AMEX plat benefits just went from awesome to nothing since the Alaska lounge is tiny and generally closed to PP. The only exception is if you happen to be flying Delta - which gets you into their lounge.
Aug 25, 2019, 12:38 am
#35
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
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PDX-based travelers should probably part ways with Amex, not Amex skipping all of Priority Pass.
Nov 25, 2019, 5:48 pm
#36
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Portland, OR.
Programs: AA PPro
Posts: 606
Capers Cafe changes for PPass at PDX
I heard from a friend that Capers cafe will also leave the PPass program soon. Can any one else confirm? I have always enjoyed a bottle of wine on the way out of town.
Nov 25, 2019, 7:19 pm
#37
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
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Yeah, depending on your CC it's been gone for a while now. Check out (the end of) this long thread about PP lounges and restaurants leaving the system.
Nov 28, 2019, 8:37 pm
#40
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But you can no longer buy a bottle of wine. Food and drinks up to $28/ I think.
Nov 28, 2019, 10:43 pm
#41
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Portland, OR.
Programs: AA PPro
Posts: 606
I got a bottle of wine two weeks ago, this must be new. Glasses only?
The secret is that many oregon Pinot Noir wineries discount their wines at Capers to generate interest. the Shea pinot at $38 on the menu is a steal because it is $50 at the winery.
The secret is that many oregon Pinot Noir wineries discount their wines at Capers to generate interest. the Shea pinot at $38 on the menu is a steal because it is $50 at the winery.
Nov 29, 2019, 9:34 am
#42
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If you look at the PP app for Capers you'll see the exclusion for "bottle sales & merchandise" It's been there for awhile. Maybe some clerks don't realize it or don't care. The Shea pinot, 2016, sells for $44.99 at wine.com Looks like one I need to try.
Last edited by philemer; Nov 29, 2019 at 9:41 am
Dec 3, 2019, 6:49 am
#43
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Portland, OR.
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I actually don't buy a bottle of wine and take it away whole. If I'm with my wife we order the bottle, enjoy a glass or two and then cork it and take it with us as "hotel wine" for our trip.
Dec 21, 2019, 3:35 am
#44
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
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I've just merged two PDX threads to keep information in one place.
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Jan 9, 2020, 12:35 pm
#45
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: PDX, OGG or between the two
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Was just at Capers 3X over the last few weeks (next to B/C side security) and PP is going strong. ID checked for name but no request for boarding passes. The food is really pretty good but obviously over-priced. Still, $28 gets you a good meal and a drink or two. It's kind of cool setup where you can run through line and take it to-go or sit down and be waited on. All 3 times I've been the food came out quickly despite it being busy. They do have a sign stating Amex PP is no longer accepted.
