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)
Apr 13, 2017, 6:11 pm
#601
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 14
Sapphire Reserve - Hidden lounge benefit
I came upon some potentially valuable info on lounge access, that doesn't seem be posted anywhere. I wanted to share this as it can help people on here. I recently was approved for a reserve card, but will probably not get the priority pass before I go on my next trip. I called in to ask if there is a way I can get the pass faster. Chase said no but there is a workaround. Apparently there is a hidden benefit on the card in that the reserve card allows up to two lounge passes a year to be charged to it, which will later be reimbursed by chase. So essentially I could just pay for a pass if I don't get it in time or I forget the Priority pass at home. What is even more interesting, is I asked if this only applies to priority pass lounges, and I received a response that I should only use the benefit on priority pass lounges, but it could potentially work on any lounge that codes as lounge access! Just wanted to share this and see if anyone has had experience with this.
I came upon some potentially valuable info on lounge access, that doesn't seem be posted anywhere. I wanted to share this as it can help people on here. I recently was approved for a reserve card, but will probably not get the priority pass before I go on my next trip. I called in to ask if there is a way I can get the pass faster. Chase said no but there is a workaround. Apparently there is a hidden benefit on the card in that the reserve card allows up to two lounge passes a year to be charged to it, which will later be reimbursed by chase. So essentially I could just pay for a pass if I don't get it in time or I forget the Priority pass at home. What is even more interesting, is I asked if this only applies to priority pass lounges, and I received a response that I should only use the benefit on priority pass lounges, but it could potentially work on any lounge that codes as lounge access! Just wanted to share this and see if anyone has had experience with this.
Apr 14, 2017, 12:56 am
#603
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 576
Sapphire Reserve - Hidden lounge benefit
I came upon some potentially valuable info on lounge access, that doesn't seem be posted anywhere. I wanted to share this as it can help people on here. I recently was approved for a reserve card, but will probably not get the priority pass before I go on my next trip. I called in to ask if there is a way I can get the pass faster. Chase said no but there is a workaround. Apparently there is a hidden benefit on the card in that the reserve card allows up to two lounge passes a year to be charged to it, which will later be reimbursed by chase. So essentially I could just pay for a pass if I don't get it in time or I forget the Priority pass at home. What is even more interesting, is I asked if this only applies to priority pass lounges, and I received a response that I should only use the benefit on priority pass lounges, but it could potentially work on any lounge that codes as lounge access! Just wanted to share this and see if anyone has had experience with this.
I came upon some potentially valuable info on lounge access, that doesn't seem be posted anywhere. I wanted to share this as it can help people on here. I recently was approved for a reserve card, but will probably not get the priority pass before I go on my next trip. I called in to ask if there is a way I can get the pass faster. Chase said no but there is a workaround. Apparently there is a hidden benefit on the card in that the reserve card allows up to two lounge passes a year to be charged to it, which will later be reimbursed by chase. So essentially I could just pay for a pass if I don't get it in time or I forget the Priority pass at home. What is even more interesting, is I asked if this only applies to priority pass lounges, and I received a response that I should only use the benefit on priority pass lounges, but it could potentially work on any lounge that codes as lounge access! Just wanted to share this and see if anyone has had experience with this.
Apr 30, 2017, 12:21 am
#604
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 9
It does not as I already got my $300 credit for the year and still got this reimbursement. It's a separate credit that you call for and get if you ever forget your PP card and ask for a reimbursement on a airport lounge charge. It only applies for one-day or shorter access fees, and there's no automated way to get it taken care, but Chase was happy to do over the phone in a matter of seconds.
fun fact: They can't tell if it's specifically a PP compatible lounge, because they honestly don't know much about who is a PP lounge, and their CC transactions are usually vague names (such as AIRPORT TERMINAL) -- You might be able to use it on a non-PP lounge as long as the CC transaction doesn't appear obviously non-PP (like Delta I guess)
fun fact: They can't tell if it's specifically a PP compatible lounge, because they honestly don't know much about who is a PP lounge, and their CC transactions are usually vague names (such as AIRPORT TERMINAL) -- You might be able to use it on a non-PP lounge as long as the CC transaction doesn't appear obviously non-PP (like Delta I guess)
Apr 30, 2017, 6:18 am
#605
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,640
But a lounge allowing pay per visit other than Centurion or a major airline lounge is probably a PP lounge to begin with.
Apr 30, 2017, 6:21 am
#606
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 378
It does not as I already got my $300 credit for the year and still got this reimbursement. It's a separate credit that you call for and get if you ever forget your PP card and ask for a reimbursement on a airport lounge charge. It only applies for one-day or shorter access fees, and there's no automated way to get it taken care, but Chase was happy to do over the phone in a matter of seconds.
fun fact: They can't tell if it's specifically a PP compatible lounge, because they honestly don't know much about who is a PP lounge, and their CC transactions are usually vague names (such as AIRPORT TERMINAL) -- You might be able to use it on a non-PP lounge as long as the CC transaction doesn't appear obviously non-PP (like Delta I guess)
fun fact: They can't tell if it's specifically a PP compatible lounge, because they honestly don't know much about who is a PP lounge, and their CC transactions are usually vague names (such as AIRPORT TERMINAL) -- You might be able to use it on a non-PP lounge as long as the CC transaction doesn't appear obviously non-PP (like Delta I guess)
So you want to do it after you've exhausted the travel credit so they have to manually credit you.
Apr 30, 2017, 8:05 am
#607
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Right. What they meant: if you haven't hit $300 yet, it will automatically be reimbursed as part of that credit. Then you'll have harder time calling and asking for reimbursement since you already got one.
So you want to do it after you've exhausted the travel credit so they have to manually credit you.
So you want to do it after you've exhausted the travel credit so they have to manually credit you.
Apr 30, 2017, 10:01 am
#608
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 48
Does anyone know if priority pass can be used at the international terminal 'Coral Executive Lounge' at DMK (Bangkok Don Mueang)? priority pass website only lists the domestic terminal lounge, but an email to the coral executive lounge staff indicates that the international terminal lounge also allows priority pass. However I wanted to see if anyone could confirm this from experience.
May 2, 2017, 10:11 am
#609
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: City of Angels
Programs: DL Kettle| HH Pot
Posts: 525
Does anyone know if priority pass can be used at the international terminal 'Coral Executive Lounge' at DMK (Bangkok Don Mueang)? priority pass website only lists the domestic terminal lounge, but an email to the coral executive lounge staff indicates that the international terminal lounge also allows priority pass. However I wanted to see if anyone could confirm this from experience.
https://www.prioritypass.com/es/Loun...ecutive-Lounge
May 2, 2017, 10:14 am
#610
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May 18, 2017, 8:16 am
#611
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 18
Priority pass sucks now at lax. Only lounges available are international and terminal six since the rearrangement of airlines. Card is pointless if you're not flying international or terminal six and a waste time going through security checks to walk to different terminals
May 18, 2017, 8:41 am
#612
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Priority pass sucks now at lax. Only lounges available are international and terminal six since the rearrangement of airlines. Card is pointless if you're not flying international or terminal six and a waste time going through security checks to walk to different terminals
May 18, 2017, 8:55 am
#613
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 18
You still have to be bussed to different terminals and them back to your original terminal so it's a hassle and waste of time. Plus air Canada is not accepting priority pass anymore and Alaska will deny you when it's "busy".
air Canada
air Canada
Last edited by monet33; May 18, 2017 at 9:15 am
May 18, 2017, 2:33 pm
#614
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ATL
Programs: AA, AGR, DL, MR, WoH, UA
Posts: 951
Aren't all the south terminals and TBIT linked together airside now? Delta and Southwest might be an issue but the other major domestic airlines shouldn't be per this document.
With some legwork, both the Alaska and KAL lounges are available at LAX.
May 18, 2017, 2:37 pm
#615
Join Date: Jun 1999
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^ The southside is covered, but I agree the closure of the VX Loft and the Air Canada MLL are unfortunate developments for PP at LAX. The KAL Lounge has restricted hours (doesn't open to PP until noon I believe), and the Alaska lounge no longer allows guests AND has issues with capacity (though supposedly not as bad as in SEA and PDX... though with VX having moved to T6 now and VX Gold and First Class passengers having complimentary access through the end of the year, we'll see how much more crowded it gets).