Booking an airport lounge is the ultimate travel hack for avoiding overcrowded airports
With Easter now behind us, it’s time to look ahead and get excited for those sunny summer escapes. Whether you’ve booked already or just starting to plan, the countdown to your holiday fun has officially begun.
To make the next holiday one to remember, depart in style by skipping the noisy departure hall. Priority Pass is currently offering 30% off airport lounge access, letting holidaymakers take advantage of snazzy looking spaces away from the crowds, with complimentary snacks, drinks, WiFi and comfy seating.
Booking an airport lounge is the ultimate travel hack for avoiding overcrowded airports. With more than 1,700 Priority Pass airport lounges in 600 cities and across 148 countries, journeys can start and end in style from £48 plus a £24 visit fee.
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This deal will help flyers feel like a first-class passenger for less. Tucked away from the busy terminal waiting areas, visitors can enjoy some quiet refreshments, bathroom facilities without the queues and WiFi for work or pleasure.
Whether travelling for business and needing a quiet spot to work or someone looking for a stress-free airport experience, these lounges are a game-changer. For families flying with children, they also offer respite from the stress of large terminals, keeping little ones in sight and easier to entertain.
All Priority Pass airport lounges have flight info screens available. Some even have access to sleep pods for longer layovers, as well as access to dedicated spa areas and treatments at an additional cost. Priority Pass digital membership is available instantly via the app letting passengers book and relax from the moment they sign up.
Unlike one-time lounge passes, lounges can be used on departing and returning flights, whereas a one-day lounge pass is applicable for a single leg of the journey. This is typically cheaper than buying a single-use entry pass for a departing flight lounge, and the more you use the lounges, the more affordable your subscription is.
If the Priority Pass airport lounges don’t quite fit the bill, single use airport passes can be booked at Expedia with Heathrow Airport lounges starting from £34. Other options are available from airports across the UK and beyond. It’s also worth noting that Holiday Extras also offers a range of airport lounge deals, as well as car hire, hotel stays and more.
The Priority Pass app includes additional perks such as early duty-free shopping, access to premium fitness content, and lounge pre-booking. Members can also get access to spa treatments, gaming zones, takeout pre-orders, private transfers and discounted car rentals worldwide.
Passengers who have already experienced the Priority Pass airport lounges, have been sharing their thoughts on Trustpilot. One traveller said: “Six family members visited the lounge in Florence, Italy while waiting for our flight back to the USA. It was very relaxing, good food and drinks, nice bathrooms, no wait to get in. Very good experience.”
Another frequent flyer added: “Been using Priority Pass in Europe for over a year. I made 22 visits last year and all of the experiences were smooth. Zero complaints and I would highly recommend Priority Pass to anyone interested.”
A third who flew from the UK, agreed saying: “Our experience was very good! The staff at Heathrow Airport was courteous and efficient. The food was good and the lounge was nice although rather crowded! Would definitely use the lounge again!”
Sadly, not all members have been as impressed with the service. One disappointed flyer, said: “I like the clubs but they aren’t at all the airports I fly out of. Lately, they have been crowded and have to wait. Often they are located in different terminals than the one I fly out of.”
On the whole, booking a Priority Pass airport lounge has been a positive experience for most passengers. One delighted flyer summed it up saying: “Literally a life saver when traveling. I love having a place to relax and grab a bite to eat or a drink before a flight. It’s truly a game changer.”
