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Wishing for an Airline Lounge Membership? 6 Ways to Get One

By: Beth B

Airline lounge memberships provide an oasis of calm for the business traveler and the harried vacationer. When the weather conspires against your flight connections, wouldn't you like a comfortable place to think, away from the noise and hubub? I know I sure do.

Travelers are often surprised to learn how many different ways there are to get into an airline club. Lounge access isn't just for the wealthy, honest! Here's the six most common ways to become a member -- and a nice range of prices.

1. One of the more expensive approaches is to purchase membership directly from the airline, at full price. The price tag varies between the airlines, but is several hundred dollars. I wouldn't turn it down if my company purchased this membership for me, but am too thrifty to spend the money myself.

2. Instead of buying full access to an airline's club, you can consider a day pass with that airline. Prices run from $25 to $75 and are only good for the single day. If you only travel a couple times a year this might be the right option.

3. If you're offered an American Express Platinum card take a few minutes to consider the services it brings. The annual fee is pricy ($450 least I checked) but it does give access to many airline lounges. I recommend this approach if you plan to make use ALL of the card's services.

4. Similarly, if you have a Diners Club card you have access to their network of lounges. This benefit isn't particularly useful in the United States. If you travel internationally it's a good option with a relatively low annual fee.

5. If most of your travel is on one airline, you probably qualify for a discounted membership with that club. Most airlines offer discounted membership prices if you have frequent flyer status, and may allow you to purchase membership with airline miles insead of hard currency. I don't travel a single airline enough for this to be practical.

6. If you've made it this far down the list without finding an answer, don't dispair. You still have Priority Pass membership to look forward to, and it's a great option. My Priority Pass membership gives me access to over 500 lounges in more than 275 cities. They have access in the U.S. airports I frequent, and a nice range of membership fees. You can start as low as $99 plus $27 per visit.

As you can see, there are many ways to get membership to an airline lounge. You can spend a lot of money on full-price membership or credit card annual fees. You can also spend very little by using airline miles or purchasing a Priority Pass membership. The choice is yours.

Airline lounge memberships provide an oasis of calm for the business traveler and the harried vacationer. When the weather conspires against your flight connections, wouldn't you like a comfortable place to think, away from the noise and hubub? I know I sure do.

Travelers are often surprised to learn how many different ways there are to get into an airline club. Lounge access isn't just for the wealthy, honest! Here's the six most common ways to become a member -- and a nice range of prices.

1. One of the more expensive approaches is to purchase membership directly from the airline, at full price. The price tag varies between the airlines, but is several hundred dollars. I wouldn't turn it down if my company purchased this membership for me, but am too thrifty to spend the money myself.

2. Instead of buying full access to an airline's club, you can consider a day pass with that airline. Prices run from $25 to $75 and are only good for the single day. If you only travel a couple times a year this might be the right option.

3. If you're offered an American Express Platinum card take a few minutes to consider the services it brings. The annual fee is pricy ($450 least I checked) but it does give access to many airline lounges. I recommend this approach if you plan to make use ALL of the card's services.

4. Similarly, if you have a Diners Club card you have access to their network of lounges. This benefit isn't particularly useful in the United States. If you travel internationally it's a good option with a relatively low annual fee.

5. If most of your travel is on one airline, you probably qualify for a discounted membership with that club. Most airlines offer discounted membership prices if you have frequent flyer status, and may allow you to purchase membership with airline miles insead of hard currency. I don't travel a single airline enough for this to be practical.

6. If you've made it this far down the list without finding an answer, don't dispair. You still have Priority Pass membership to look forward to, and it's a great option. My Priority Pass membership gives me access to over 500 lounges in more than 275 cities. They have access in the U.S. airports I frequent, and a nice range of membership fees. You can start as low as $99 plus $27 per visit.

As you can see, there are many ways to get membership to an airline lounge. You can spend a lot of money on full-price membership or credit card annual fees. You can also spend very little by using airline miles or purchasing a Priority Pass membership. The choice is yours.

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Before you decide, make sure you check out Beth B's discussion of the Priority Pass program and why the Priority Pass program made sense for her.

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