Is anyone here a member of this program? Would you recommend it?
Thanks

Yes I like it, but it is comped to Centurion members. I'm not sure I would pay for it. However this question doesn't belong here. If you read the description of the forums you can find out what is appropriate to post in each forum. Maybe Travelbuzz would be best for this question. If you search you will find plenty of posts about it.

i have wondered for a while if there shouldnt be a piority pass sub folder say from a lounges folder.

i dont use pp much but my wife and i have it comped by the charge card we carry. i'm currently browsing to find out what pp's real useage rules are at the airports we're shortly visiting as i'd heard some lounges don't like kids nor shorts/sandals.

maybe there is a folder and i've simply not found it yet....

1kez, welcome to FlyerTalk! I agree with stimpy that this post is more appropriate for our TravelBuzz forum, although, since Priority Pass is often issued as a benefit of certain other programs (i.e., credit cards) the topic is seen in our credit card forums as well. I'll move this post to TravelBuzz for further discussion. Ocn Vw 1K, Co-Moderator, Community Buzz.

I'm a fan of the basic plan plus $24/visit. The key is that one need not be flying that specific airline to use the lounge. Makes a great gift as well.

It depends on your travel plans and differ from person to person.

If your job causes you to sit for hours in public airport lounges, then the answer is yes. If you alway travel with a particular airline or with oneworld/staralliance airlines, then it may be better to build up status that way. However, it you fly on regularly various airlines or budget airlines then maybe it is worth it. I get mine with my credit card (no it is not Amex Centurian) (two actually - one for me and one for the supplementary cardholder) so it is a convinience. For the ad hoc trip, it is possible to purchase access to various lounges which coincidentally normally the same lounges that priority pass gives you access to. Just trawl through on the internet.

I'm in my third year on Priority Pass and am very happy with it. (Do a search on PriorityPass; you'll undoubtedly find other threads.)

I don't have lounge access otherwise; not high enough in Elite programs and don't qualify for the AE Centurion Card. We've used it all over Europe as well as in the US; never a problem, never any different treatment because we didn't have regular lounge membership.

Do make sure the airports you use frequently have lounges you can use. Last I checked, there were none in SLC, CLT, CVG and some other major hubs. It may also be useless if the only one you can use is in a different terminal and you have to go through Security again to get to your flight.

There's no pattern as to which lounges accept it; it may be the President's Club in one airpot, the Crown Room in another. In some airports there may be 3 President's Clubs but only one takes PP.

We have an individual membership because I travel on business but my husband doesn't; I get the 10-pass package at $249 and pay $24 extra when he comes in. To us, it's well worth it.

I get the full Prioirty Pass free with my UK Amex Platinum Charge Card. I find it extremely useful when travelling in Economy or on an LCC which are prone to delays.

Being able to relax in peace and quiet and get a guaranteed seat with complimentary soft drinks makes travelling incrdibly more enjoyable.

Lewis

I think airline lounges are great. I agree with most other FTers that having the free soft drinks/snacks/a quiet environment is nice. I even thought about purchasing the PP myself.

However, I decided to give airport bar a try the last few times I traveled and discovered that those were actually better than airline lounges! (and it's FREE)

A couple of weeks ago while traveling from HNL, I was craving for some chicken wings so I decided to go to the airport bar. I picked a corner table, ordered a drink and some wings and really enjoyed it! It was very quiet, relaxing, and I had a table and nice chairs all for me to work/sit on/munch.

I was actually very surprised that I enjoyed the airport bar more than the airline lounges. With the $24-$50 per visit fee at airline lounges, I got a couple drinks/beers and some appetizers at the bar far superior than airline lounges.

So, give airport bar a try next time vs airline lounges

I think bars are more fun in that it is easier to strike up a conversation with someone at an airport bar. You both know you will likely never see the other person again so people are more relaxed about starting a conversation. In the Clubs people are more reserved generally.

Thanks everyone. I've sent them an email to see if it's worth joining for our upcoming trip. Apologies for wrong posting.

I have the 100 dollar and 24 per visit setup as a backup to my regular Admirals Club membership. It has been quite helpful in non Admirals cities as well as when I fly other airlines.

I had the full PP for about 4 years - free with a UK Amex (plat). The only reason why I had the Amex was for PP and annual travel insurance - it was a great bundle. I've recently discontinued it because I was no longer eligible for the travel insurance and wasn't worth keeping it just for PP.

PP is best suited to the regular non-elite economy traveller. If you fly in C or are elite status then probably you will find the airline's lounge more convenient.

PP works out expensive - bear in mind that some airline lounges allow you to pay cash for entry (this is often not well publicised for PR reasons). By far the best way to get PP is with something else. They are expanding their co-op deals - apart from Amex a number of countries offer it free with HSBC visa (plat I think) and other credit cards. The "full" PP is nice - if you get a version where you pay-per-visit you will always be wondering if its worth popping into the lounge if your intended stay is a short one.

In fact if you've got hours to kill and the "full" PP it can be great fun doing a "lounge crawl" to make sure you've done them all. Some airports have a number of PP lounges.

Not all terminals at all airports have PP lounges. Its best to look around as you travel to see if there are lounges where you would want them. Sometimes its a long trek to the lounge for the sake of a glass of wine only to take a long walk back to the gate.

If you don't see the PP logo, its worth asking the lounge attendent. Sometimes they accept PP but don't want to advertise it (worried the elites will feel their priviliege has been cheapened?). If they don't, they often know a lounge that will take it. Sometimes a lounge will take PP even though it seems not to be in the PP guide.

My experience is that the treatment is always the same. If the lounge is subcontracted they get the cash anyway. If its not they might actually prefer PP people because effectively they bring extra cash.

I have the pay per visit plan. That works out best for my infrequent usage. Its nice when you have a long delay, or alot of screaming kids at the gate with more than an hour or so to wait

I must say I agree. Although I currently have status on both *A and 1W I don't think I will get PP even if and when my statuses expire. Besides, with Diners lounges in ARN, CPH, LHR, FRA, MUC and VIE, I am pretty well covered anyway. Elsewhere it will be the airport bar/restaurant. Great to see other than business people once in a while.