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)
Aug 11, 2017, 7:13 pm
#781
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,933
I doubt that it would be worth going land side to get to the lounges. You would have to allow 30 minutes for the shuttle round trip and there is no Pre-Check at T5, though T3 security is usually pretty quick with Pre-Check. If the air side shuttle bus is running frequently enough and is carrying pax in both directions then things might be a bit better. Assuming you have 1h27m from door open to start of boarding you could get 30-45 minutes in the lounge depending on where your gates are. Note that UA/T1 is not on the bus route.
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Aug 11, 2017, 8:56 pm
#782
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,194
I can't speak to ORD but definitely not worth going out of your way at IAH unless you plan to drink heavily from the self-serve bar. The food is minimal and not sufficient to provide much beyond snacks. It's also usually a hike from the UA gates.
If you have a couple of hours to kill at IAH I would instead recommend the Papadeaux restaurant near E4. ^
If you have a couple of hours to kill at IAH I would instead recommend the Papadeaux restaurant near E4. ^
Aug 11, 2017, 10:23 pm
#783
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,722
But it most certainly was not! (Contrast to MX where it most certainly is worth the 15m hike from the clubs to the satellite where many of the USA flights depart)
Aug 13, 2017, 12:48 pm
#784
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: MA, USA
Programs: Continental, BA
Posts: 202
I and my wife have priority pass through chase reserve. Does it still allow to take unlimited number of accompanying travelers?
Also how do they determine accompanying travelers? We are 2 families traveling in two families (4 + 4) and ticketed separately. Both I and my wife have premier pass cards in my group. Do you think we will be able to take other 4 persons with us even though they are not ticketed with us? We are traveling to Hawaii. Any experience like traveling with people in separate tickets.
Also how do they determine accompanying travelers? We are 2 families traveling in two families (4 + 4) and ticketed separately. Both I and my wife have premier pass cards in my group. Do you think we will be able to take other 4 persons with us even though they are not ticketed with us? We are traveling to Hawaii. Any experience like traveling with people in separate tickets.
Aug 13, 2017, 1:03 pm
#785
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,933
I and my wife have priority pass through chase reserve. Does it still allow to take unlimited number of accompanying travelers?
Also how do they determine accompanying travelers? We are 2 families traveling in two families (4 + 4) and ticketed separately. Both I and my wife have premier pass cards in my group. Do you think we will be able to take other 4 persons with us even though they are not ticketed with us? We are traveling to Hawaii. Any experience like traveling with people in separate tickets.
Also how do they determine accompanying travelers? We are 2 families traveling in two families (4 + 4) and ticketed separately. Both I and my wife have premier pass cards in my group. Do you think we will be able to take other 4 persons with us even though they are not ticketed with us? We are traveling to Hawaii. Any experience like traveling with people in separate tickets.
Aug 14, 2017, 8:27 pm
#786
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: MA, USA
Programs: Continental, BA
Posts: 202
Never mind. No lounge in any termnial i am going Bos (B), LAX (4), OGG, ITO, KOA. Premier pass coverage seems really bad in USA.
I managed to use the nice lounge at MSP once but it has now dropped out of PP.
Aug 14, 2017, 8:37 pm
#788
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,844
Aug 14, 2017, 10:49 pm
#789
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,722
Security is a nightmare at TBIT so you'd be better off using AS in T6 (assuming its open to PP) and then walking over to T4. Otherwise your best option would be to clear T4 security then walking across to TBIT and then back. A bit of a hiking but not as long as walking across the parking lot between T1 and T6/7.
Aug 20, 2017, 9:06 am
#790
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 102
I have the PP Select via my CSR, and will be flying with a couple of other employees later next week on business. We have a 1h27m layover @ ORD on the departure on Wednesday and 2h4m layover @ IAH on the return on Saturday.
My questions are:
Lounges @ ORD:
KLM Lounge, Terminal 5
Swissport Lounge, Terminal 5
Lounges @ IAH:
Air France Lounge, Terminal D
KLM Crown Lounge, terminal D
My questions are:
Lounges @ ORD:
KLM Lounge, Terminal 5
Swissport Lounge, Terminal 5
Lounges @ IAH:
Air France Lounge, Terminal D
KLM Crown Lounge, terminal D
Aug 26, 2017, 4:42 pm
#791
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SJC
Programs: AS MVP
Posts: 2,117
I got PP thru Sapphire Reserve last Sept. The PP currently expires Sept 30th. Will I get the new card in time since I've an international trip in late Sept?
Aug 26, 2017, 7:10 pm
#792
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: GE, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,508
I doubt that it would be worth going land side to get to the lounges. You would have to allow 30 minutes for the shuttle round trip and there is no Pre-Check at T5, though T3 security is usually pretty quick with Pre-Check. If the air side shuttle bus is running frequently enough and is carrying pax in both directions then things might be a bit better. Assuming you have 1h27m from door open to start of boarding you could get 30-45 minutes in the lounge depending on where your gates are. Note that UA/T1 is not on the bus route.
Aug 27, 2017, 2:05 pm
#793
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Posts: 15,722
Yes, my recollection is that you get the next card a month or so before expiration. You can always try to download the mobile card to the PP app though most lounge swipe the physical card to process the charge to PP.
Aug 27, 2017, 3:07 pm
#795
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