You may be wondering which is better for accessing an airport lounge – Lounge Pass or Priority Pass?
Lounge Pass and Priority Pass are both programs that offer access to airport lounges, but there are some important differences. Lounge Pass provides pay as you go access, whilst Priority Pass offers membership with various levels and benefits.
Read on for all the information you need including my cost comparisons between the two types of airport lounge access.
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Lounge Pass vs Priority Pass – Which is Best?
| Number of Visits Per Year | Cost | Cost with Discount | Best Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 | Pay as You Go – from £17 | Lounge Pass | |
| 6-7 Visits a Year | Standard Membership £35.50 per visit for 6 visits a year | £32 per visit for 6 visits per year | Priority Pass |
| 7 – 17 Visits a Year | Standard Plus Membership £22.90 per visit for 10 visits a year | £18.90 per visit for 10 visits a year | Priority Pass |
| +17 Visits a Year | Prestige Membership £419 for unlimited visits a year | £377 per visit for unlimited visits a year | Priority Pass |
Lounge Pass vs Priority Pass – Which Is Better?
Lounge Pass is great for occassional airport access, around 4-5 times a year maximum. Priority Pass is a membership scheme. It is better value if you are going to be using airport lounges 5-6 times a year or more.
Lounge Pass vs Priority Pass?
This comparison looks at the difference in costs for both Lounge Pass and Priority Pass, by comparing the prices for using airport lounges in 3 airports.
It will help you to work out the cheapest way to access an airport lounge.
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Lounge Pass vs Priority Pass
Priority Pass: Your Gateway to Airport Lounges
Priority Pass is an airport lounge membership scheme. To access airport lounges, you pay a membership fee. The costs depend on the membership type you choose.
Membership Levels
Priority Pass offers three different membership levels:
1. Standard Membership
- Cost: £69 per year (or £48 with my special membership deal)
- Member and guest visit fee: £24 per person
2. Standard Plus Membership
- Cost: £229 per year (or £183 with my special membership deal)
- First 10 visits for the member: Included
- After the first 10 visits: £24 per person
- Guest visit fee: £24 per person
3. Prestige Membership
- Cost: £419 per year (or £377 with my special membership deal)
- All visits for members: Free
- Guest visit fee: £24 per person
With Priority Pass, you can enjoy comfortable airport lounges and relax before your flight!
Lounge Pass Vs Priority Pass
What is Lounge Pass?
Lounge Pass allows you to buy access to airport lounges online or through the app.
There is no membership or joining fee, you simply select the lounge, pay and download your access.
It’s a pay-as-you-go way to access airport lounges.
Lounge Pass vs Priority Pass – Cost Comparison
The best way to look at the difference between the two schemes is to do a cost comparison for airport lounge access.
For this example I have compared using 3 lounges;
- My local airport lounge in Inverness
- One of the most popular airport lounges in the UK – No.1 Lounge at Gatwick Airport
- Terminal 2 at Schipol Airport
Lounge Pass
Airport Lounge Cost Comparisons
Cost for 1 Lounge Visit at Inverness
| Lounge Pass | Priority Pass Standard (with discount) | Priority Pass Standard Plus (with discount) |
|---|---|---|
| £25.99 per person | £48 membership fee | £183 membership fee |
| £24 per visit | 10 visits free then £24 per visit | |
| Total £25.99 | Total £72 | Total £183 |
Lounge Pass vs Priority Pass
Cost for 5 Lounge Visits at Inverness
| Lounge Pass | Priority Pass Standard (with discount) | Priority Pass Standard Plus (with discount) |
|---|---|---|
| £25.99 per person | £48 membership fee | £183 membership fee |
| £24 per visit | 10 visits free then £24 per visit | |
| Total £129.95 | Total Cost £96 | Total Cost £183 |
Lounge Pass vs Priority Pass
Cost For 10 Visits at Inverness
| Lounge Pass | Priority Pass Standard (with discount) | Priority Pass Standard Plus (with discount) |
|---|---|---|
| £25.99 per person | £69 membership fee | £183 membership fee |
| £24 per visit | 10 visits free then £24 per visit | |
| Total £259.99 | Total £288 | Total £183 |
Lounge Pass
Cost for 1 Visit at London Gatwick
| Lounge Pass | Priority Pass Standard (with discount) | Priority Pass Standard Plus (with discount) |
|---|---|---|
| £40 | £48 membership fee | £183 membership fee |
| £24 per visit & £6 booking fee | 10 visits included £6 booking fee | |
| Total £40 | Total Cost £78 | Total Cost £189 |
Cost for 5 Visits at London Gatwick
| Lounge Pass | Priority Pass Standard (with discount) | Priority Pass Standard Plus (with discount) |
|---|---|---|
| £40 | £48 membership fee | £183 membership fee |
| £24 per visit & £6 booking fee | 10 visits. £6 booking fee | |
| Total £200 | Total £198 | Total £213 |
Cost for 10 Visits at London Gatwick
| Lounge Pass | Priority Pass Standard (with discount) | Priority Pass Standard Plus (with discount) |
|---|---|---|
| £40 | £48 membership fee | £183 membership fee |
| £24 per visit & £6 booking fee | 10 visits. £6 booking fee | |
| Total cost £400 | Total Cost £348 | Total Cost £243 |
Cost for 1 Visit at Schiphol
| Lounge Pass | Priority Pass Standard (with discount) | Priority Pass Standard Plus (with discount) |
|---|---|---|
| £22 | £48 membership fee | £183 membership fee |
| £24 per visit | 10 visits included | |
| Total cost £22 | Total Cost £72 | Total Cost £183 |
Cost for 5 Visits at Schiphol
| Lounge Pass | Priority Pass Standard (with discount) | Priority Pass Standard Plus (with discount) |
|---|---|---|
| £22 | £48 membership fee | £183 membership fee |
| £24 per visit | 10 visits included | |
| Total cost £110 | Total Cost £72 | Total Cost £183 |
Cost for 10 Visits at Schiphol
| Lounge Pass | Priority Pass Standard (with discount) | Priority Pass Standard Plus (with discount) |
|---|---|---|
| £22 | £48 membership fee | £183 membership fee |
| £24 per visit | 10 visits included | |
| Total cost £220 | Total Cost £288 | Total Cost £183 |
Priority Pass vs Lounge Pass
Other Things to Consider
Guaranteed Lounge Access
At busy times, Priority Pass members may not always get into airport lounges. Lounges often prioritize guests who have booked directly. This does not apply to No.1 lounges, where members can pay extra to guarantee entry.
This can be a problem at very busy airports, especially during:
- Peak times
- Flight delays
- Cancellations
Lounge Pass offers a solution. It is like booking directly, so you will have access to the lounge.
Other Membership Benefits
Lounge Pass provides one-time access to a specific lounge, which includes the facilities mentioned in the lounge details. However, there are no ongoing membership benefits; it’s simply a purchase for access.
In contrast, Priority Pass offers several membership benefits, such as:
Meal deals at the airport
Discounted airport transfers
Discounted car transfers
Lounge Pass vs Priority Pass – Conclusion
Choosing the Right Lounge Access Option
The best option for you depends on two main factors:
- The number of times you plan to access a lounge
- The cost of entry
Cost-Effective Choices
For less than 5 visits, Lounge Pass is likely to be the cheapest option. However, it is always worth checking other alternatives.
To beat Priority Pass Standard Plus membership, costs need to be lower than £18.30 if you plan to use all 10 visits.
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