5 Times You Should Pay for an Airport Lounge
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- Airport lounges are great when you get them for free, but sometimes you need to pay to get in. Here are our five best reasons to pay for an airport business lounge. And whether it is for the free food in the airport lounge, the access to faster wifi, a place to sleep, or just to get away from the hordes of other travelers, airport lounges are pretty worthwhile.
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Summary & Time stamps
1. 1:11 Long layover
2. 2:51 Weather delays
3. 4:03 Sick, hurt or wiped out
4. 4:45 Congested airport
5. 5:00 To get work done
Was looking for this comment. You are the G.O.A.T.🐐
Really glad you made this video. I’ve seen all the credit cards offering lounge perks and airlines selling lounge perks. This really opened my eyes and told me when and why (if at all) to use a lounge. Thanks!!!
Thanks for sharing! Good tips, never thought about it that way~
You guys are the best. Been watching your channel since I started seriously getting into travel 2 years ago. Now you're part of my pre- planning routine. Thanks so much!
1. If you have a long layover (drinks/food often included)
2. When there could be weather delays (when you might have to wait for 10h+)
3. If you are sick, hurt, or wiped out
4. If you are at a congested airport
5. If you need to get some work done
Thank u - world needs more ppl like u
Pedro Montano not really. Because if people list things like this then people won’t watch the video. And not watching the majority of the video hurts the channel.
@@sweetpjeb23 dont agree with u mate - We rather have a summary and then go and watch the video if we're interested rather than watching the full video to tjen realise it's been a waste of time - don't you think ?
Quetzacoatl85 - Why do you write everything that’s in the video? I mean I KNOW why you do it, but don’t most people watch the video first?
@@sweetpjeb23 you only have to watch a video for 3 seconds to be consider a view. Defs not hurting the channel at all
I really enjoy your videos, they are always very informative and well produced. Also, travelling with your kids gives us hope that we can pull it off too lol
I've only been in an airport lounge once and it was Amazing! But I had no idea that you could pay for the lounge. I always assumed it was strictly for business class and first class passengers. So, I am really grateful for this information and I'll be looking into this topic when I fly from now on. Thanks!!!
Thanks for this info! Very helpful!
I LOVE all your videos, the content are very insightful for me and useful for when I travel as well! Thanks for always sharing these amazing tips and advising everyone the DO's and Don'ts in foreign countries and how to break the language barrier, as well as looking for bargains :D much appreciated and Please keep up with your videos :)
The bell was somehow “un-rung” but I’m glad this video popped up! I appreciate your videos and tips!!
Mark, you were right! No problem at all taking the kids into the airport business class lounge. We had free food, beer, and wine and it was a great way to wait for our flight to Guatemala--definitely made the airport experience better! ... great video, thanks!
This is great advice. Lounges are just generally uncrowded and more relaxed. I like to wash my face and redo my hair (OMG your wife cut her hair, I love the bob, it looks great on her!) and makeup in the ladies' room. You can also just put in some earplugs and catch a nap on the couches. I think it's worth the cost to recharge your batteries - literally and figuratively - especially after/before a long flight.
Best travel channel on TH-cam....great advice always
Cheers for all these great tips, Wolter :) I agree, the airport lounge can be more relaxing a respite, especially if unwell or on long-haul flights.
2 years ago, I'd succumbed to food poisoning amidst yoga teacher training in Bangalore. Upon reaching the airport, I was in shambles. Staff soothed to no end, with medicines and a warm seat within the lounge at no charge.
~ Buffet was a dream, and I slept like a baby in business class by sublime grace of God.
It turned a setback positive and I'm so thankful for the experience. To discover the world a little wiser; stronger and healthier this time. ♡
Peace and love. Xx
Agreed!! I got caught in the big Delta computer snafu a couple of years ago. I immediately bought a day pass and spent the next 9 hrs in the business lounge. It was a lifesaver!! Enjoy your videos! Just wish they were open 24 hrs!
Bookmarking this vid. This is WONDERFUL.
Having LoungeKey membership with your credit card helps. Always make use of the amazing lounges at Mumbai and Dubai. Also used the one at Delhi, Tbilisi in Georgia. 👍🏻👍🏻
Used lounge in Gatwick last week just BRILLIANT !!! thanks for the tip. Jimmy from Ireland
I was stuck in the airport at the Gold Coast heading to Sydney yesterday. There were sting winds in South East Australia, and lots of flights were delayed or cancelled. I was glad I had lounge access!
Can you do a review of your favorite lounges? And also which ones you recommend.
@2:47 Mark and I do the same thing...cappuccino, Minute Maid Limeade and a glass of red wine. 😂 Sometimes you're not really feeling it so, get one of each! An issue about airport lounges - everyone and their cousin has access these days. The last couple of times at the KLM lounge in Schiphol it was so bustling I actually left to stroll the airport just to get *_away_* from the crowd...but of course I returned for the complimentary hooch and grub. My favorite lounge is Delta at JFK mainly because after a flight from Europe, it's refreshing to take a shower knowing I have another leg or two. The JFK shower facilities are top notch. 👍 Another excellent video, Mark.
@Ingrid Weiner I towel dry so never noticed but there is a check-in attendant and I would think you could get one there. I'm sure it's a popular request.
Good advice. Thank you.
Thanks for this Mark
I concur with your advice. Like you, I’m an occasional lounge user. Interestingly, I was at CDG only yesterday. But that was without lounge use! Much love to you and the family, from Reading in the UK.
I studied in Reading in my semester abroad back in 2003/2004 and really loved it. Greetings from northern Germany (near Bremen)
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Great video. Really makes sense to use to lounge sometimes.
Great advice 👍 Wolter.
Thank you for a great Video!
Wolters World, I really enjoy your videos. Always informationally dense and helpful.
Thank you
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Good advice although I'd recommend you look into accruing status with the airlines since they often provide lounge access (in addition to other perks like complimentary extra leg room seat assignments, baggage allowance, priority everything, upgrades, etc.) I myself have Gold status with United which offers such perks and I just needed to fly 50,000 miles which is basically 2 trips to Asia.
Great reasons great video!
You should get a credit card that gives Priority Pass. It saves so much while you're traveling.
I want one with no foreign transaction fees, but only one exist for Canada
I concur. I have United Mileage Plus Club Card. Worth every penny. I just spent a month in Germany using the lounges all the way and flew on mileage credit.
William Huang The United Club Card also gives you access to any star alliance airlines lounge In addition to any United lounge. I love a nice shower in the lounge after a 10+ hour trip. It makes the second half of the trip much easier.
@@jerrysanders9101 How sad is your life that you have to turn an airport review into a polemic screed for your favorite target. Go to a Tims in the morning and rejoin your bitter flock.
Though I've traveled a lot, I've only ever experienced two lounges, Boston-Logan and Istanbul. Boston's was meh, but Istanbul's, WOW, amazing. I could not believe how nice it was. This was on the one business class trip I had after accumulating miles and the Istanbul lounge was a nice treat after the long flight from Boston while I waited for my next flight a few hours later.
I didn't know you could get in a lounge in the airport by paying, I thought it really is just for people who buy business class tickets. I learned something new, thanks for this! Now I have an idea on what to do the next time I have long layovers. :)
Love your videos. Greetings from northrine westphalia
Yep... because my wife travels so much, we buy an annual lounge pass from our preferred airline (good for their partners lounges) that includes one free guest. Sometimes she travels alone, with a friend or even sometimes with me ;-) !
The bathrooms are cleaner, it is quieter, more secure, food and drink, staff to look after you when things go sideways... worth every penny.
Having said that, the United Lounge at SFO (Not the Polaris Lounge) is a bit... well... in need of some serious TLC.
14 Hours In Ohare.. Omg Mark thats what Nightmares are Made of.. Definitly worth it to go to the lounge. Also Some of the New Lounges i have seen like at Singapore and the new Istanbul airport. Offer Actual Sleeping areas and Luggage storage and more.. Truly amazing
I've spent about 7 hours at O'Hare once. Agonizing.
Haha. I'm married to an airline employee. I've spent a whole bloody day at O'Hare. It's the worst, even the lounge we paid for there is mediocre.
@@acchaladka Luckly I only Live a Short 4 Hour drive from Ohare so If that happened Id Get a Rental and Drive home.. Ice storm or not its still better than losing a day of my,life to Ohare lol
That might sound stupid but I just learned that you can buy into the lounge. I thought it was only for 1st class passengers. Shows that even after 30+ years of traveling you can still learn.
Love me a good lounge. If you travel enough, Priority Pass, or a card that comes with it, is a great idea!
I've never even considered this but it makes perfect sense yeah! I even saw showers at the Munich airport recently. A shower AND a lounge! The luxury! #lifegoals
definitely a great idea to get lounge access
Yesterday I was in the Amsterdam KLM lounge 52 and it was really good.
Very useful indeed
Great tip. I didn't think about paying to inside a busin
by tips no 3, i have heard enough of free meals, drinks, space etc... I say my short attention span got bored of repetitive, same information.
my dear, you did well making a video. Keep doing it!
very informative video
Just subscribed to your channel mate but in sifting through your vids I haven’t detected any travels to Australia, have you been here ?
Great video and tips. But Jocelyn's dress! Can she tell me who makes it/where she got it? I love travel dresses!
It was interesting to see.
If you are taking Amtrak I recommend paying for a day pass in the lounge as there are aggressive homeless people in stations at major cities. I can't recall which one was this apocalyptic experience. I was going West from Virginia.. very creepy particularly when solo.
Important note: Not all airport lounges are created equal. I have an annual lounge pass with United, and while on a recent trip using Airport lounge in Europe, all alcohol was free. At Houston TX USA airport lounge, I had to pay for alcoholic drinks unless I would agree to drink swill water, (Bud, Bud light) which I refuse to do. Some lounges are cleaner and larger than others, some offer a full buffet of hot food and some just cold finger sandwiches and cold salads. Don't expect a perfect quiet free booze sanctuary every time. (FYI: United Polaris class lounge is awesome and what First class lounges all used to be.)
Edward TheJust it sucks to compare flying today to even 2000 & beyond.. 90s 80s and probably even better in the 50s.
I usually use the lounges when I make 5, 6, 7 hour connections at airports. If I stay more than ten hours I book a hotel nearby.
We were offered the lounge pass when we arrived in France but it was our destination so we didn't use it. I was curious as to what was in there. Thanks for the video, now I know.
A good tip is to research the airport's website and learn about the lounge options ahead of time. Find out where they are, if they offer paid access and what they cost. These things are rarely openly advertized at the airport.
Thank you thank you thank you
All of those are excellent reasons. With some airlines reward credit cards you get so many passes to the lounges. For United think it's only 2 passes a year. Haven't ever used mine yet, but may in case of long delays
You left off plane spotting! Usually, a great Avgeek's view.
We always use the Virgin Holidays V-Room at Gatwick. It was better when it was in the South Terminal when there was an excellent view of the runway, now not so good in the North Terminal due to restricted views, but the food and comfort is well worth the cost, and quiet rest rooms are so much better than the noisy ones in the general airport.
I just had a 12 hour layover in Prague, flying in from Frankfurt, which itself was a connection from Beirut. In Prague I had to check in again as Beirut could not give me a boarding pass for the flight to Canada (Beirut, Frankfurt, Prague, Toronto) so... I could not check in until morning! Fortunately, in the terminal I arrived at from Frankfurt, ING (the bank) sponsors and maintains a nice rest area with couches and semi-enclosed areas. Nice, clean, quiet, free. Not quite a lounge, but a life saver nevertheless!
Hey Fellow Travelers! I got a bit long winded at the intro, so just so you know the list starts about the 1:10 mark. Sorry for that. But hope the list helps out!
The Doha airport lounge is very good - they provide towels and toiletries, so I could feel fresh after my 17.5 hour flight!
How much is the doha lounge?
@@expatatlarge5286 I was there in October last year, and it was USD$85 at the time
@@loopy570 wow..was this an airline based lounge or an terminal all persons pay type lounge? Thanks
@@expatatlarge5286 anyone can pay for this lounge
Never even knew you could pay to get in. Thanks great information for me anyway. Maybe everyone else knew this 🤪🤨😏🤣
I’ve been to so many lounges and the quality varies. Check before you pay (for example using the review feature of the LoungeBuddy app). It’s included with some credit cards and airline status
Loettl Didn’t know there was an app. Thank you 😊
Really enjoy these videos! BTW, checked out your recommended gear via the Amazon links and the portable power strip & battery backup charger are “no longer available”. I know you get a little money on the referrals, so wanted you to know!! Thanks for these reviews!
Thanks for the heads up. I will change the links on the website
Once i paid for business class just to get into the business lounge for an 8 hour layover :) SO worth it.
yes indeed! 8 hours is a must
Then you can start comparing getting a hotelroom. And it isn’t cheap and you have to carry bags and so on.
@@runarandersen878 Maybe. If you can a) get a room b) don't have to pay half the money you paid for your flight for that room ;)
Peter Pain : Well, I have had about 8 hours between flights. And I considered hotelroom, but it was a bit too exspensive. However a lounge I could have paid for.
I am guessing the upgrade to business class wasn’t free either?
@@runarandersen878 No is wasn't ;) Lounge was bearable tough. Coming back from Canada via London to FFM then Dubai to Auckland (Had a meeting in London). So in Frankfurt i was so fed up with everything (Flight delayed. Dubai flight with 8h layover) i upgraded to business-class just not to go completely bonkers on the 8h layover in Dubai. Rewarding trip though.
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My rule was if you were flying via Ataturk Istanbul go for the lounge because it makes the transit so much better.
Thanks for your advice. I will have a 9 hour transit in Doha onward to Vienna. Pays to buy an access for some food, drinks, charging devices, and a refreshing hot shower, as well as a bit of shut eyes. Thats money well spent, a lot cheaper than their transit hotel, which is crazily expensive. (QAD200 vs. QAD1129 ?!)
I didn‘t even know you can just pay to get in there! I have a 6h layover in amsterdam soon
I never knew this was a thing either!
Łukasz Zieliński that’s what I was thinking! Stamp that passport! Get out of the airport! Explore as much as you can!
@@sweetpjeb23 you mean get out and smoke a joint before you next plane leaves :P
www.alounger.com sell passes to over 1000 lounges including Amsterdam. I highly recommend
Perfect! Just a couple of days ago I was researching the lounges at Vancouver international terminal for possible use next May. We will have an almost midnight flight out so we'll be at the airport for several hours. Can anyone comment on the lounge/s there?
Good info. As much as y'all travel, why not get one of those credit cards that provide access as a perk in many places. I think one is called Visa Black. They do have a fee of something $450/year, I bet that would pay for itself quickly for you.
Wow, that is a great suggestion. I rarely fly or travel, but I will definitely keep these suggestions in mind. Thank you.
I dont think 3hrs layover is long enough for lounges. For me minimum 5 hrs.
I totally agree.
Depends on the person I guess; those people with kids wouldn't hesitate.
After an 16h flight i'd even pay the premium if it's only a 2h layover. A shower just feels divine after that ... But we'll see what remains after the covid purge ;)
I love you all! Your videos have been soooo helpful!
thank you for that! that is really nice to hear
As much as you travel, you absolutely should have a premium credit card that includes lounge access. The best one is AMEX Platinum which gives you priority pass access, Delta lounges, and AMEX Centurion lounges which are the best domestic lounges by far. You cannot buy day passes for these, you must have the card to get in. The card does have a high annual fee, but if you use all the benefits of the card, you will get more value than the fee. Some of the other benefits include free Global Entry/TSA pre, $120 annual Uber credit, $100 Saks Fifth Avenue credit, $200 Airline incidental credit, Gold status with Hilton and Marriott (this perk gives you benefits like room upgrades, hotel lounge access, early check in/late check out), and rental car status with Hertz and National (priority line so you don’t have to wait, free upgrades). I travel 6 to 8 times a year for leisure and these benefits have been amazing.
Amex is not always accepted in Europe, though. Diners Card is even worse. If credit cards are accepted, it's virtually a duopoly of Visa and MasterCard. That, and debit cards, although problems with foreign cards aren't unheard of. I worked at the entrance for a festival, last weekend in Belgium, couldn't process any credit cards, and neither Dutch nor French cards. We did take contactless...
Tip for someone who does't like the crowds, go to the area close to the under constructiont part of the airport. Generally you can find a quiet spot without all the people.
Good tip. thanks!
Great video...thanks!!!👍👍👍
thanks Danny!
That was a good tip about the cost of food. I spent like $50 in a Canadian airport just for mediocre burgers with my son, it probably would have been better to splurge on lounge passes
😱 i didn’t know this existed
In some lounge you can also take a shower it’s very nice
Hi, just stumbled upon your videos with helpful travel tips. Do you know if Athens airport has lounges, place to sleep/shower? We have more than 8 hours layover for international flight. We arrive in Athens at 10pm and our next flight is 7am. We have young children and it would be very tough not to get any sleep. Any advice you have for us would be very appreciated. Thank you
Thanks for another great video!
Great Video. Thank you for posting.
Please do something about Silesia
I did that at Lisbon airport on my way to Madeira it was well worth it
Love this
Hows the lounges in Frankfurt and whats theyre cost? I have a 3 hrs layover there in november. Johan.
I recently bought a Priority Pass card and used a lounge for the very first time last weekend when I was going to Gdansk, Poland from London Luton airport, I had to pay £21 for that which was fine by me. The weird thing is when I then used a lounge at Gdansk airport I wasn't charged a penny, I thought they'd made a mistake and would come to me later asking for a fee but that never happened, so I spent almost three hours in that lounge eating and drinking for free :)
The lounges are intended for business travelers who fly several times a month. The regular lounge users do not appreciate all of the people who take children in there, the lounge is supposed to be a quiet haven for people who travel often and want a relaxing place to use the Internet, freshen up, and relax between flights while enjoying a snack and a drink. Some lounge operators are restricting the number of guests that a lounge member can bring with them.
It’s not that deep. If they pay for the kids to be in the lounge then they have every right to be there.
I have watched a few videos now that talk about Airport Lounges. Most say that the lounge has free food and free drinks, etc. I really don't understand how it is "free" when you have to pay $50-$80 or whatever it may be.
that is a very good point :)
Well, its certainly free if youre getting into the lounge as a perk or upgrade
@@melissasaint3283 That's true, but how many times will that happen for the average Joe?
@@jsilverchannel if by the average Joe, you mean someone who rarely travels and hasn't sought out a credit card that provide travel perks, then rarely, I imagine!
True. I rearly spend $50 for food at the airport. Never I think.
I’m 56 and never knew you could pay to use a lounge. Are these lounges dedicated to each major carrier? In other words does British Air have a separate lounge AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC than Quantis? I’m just using top of my head airline names, but I hope you get the point. Thanks much!
This is nice to know because I have a 3 hour layover in Charlotte
Marcel Robinson I’m in clt Douglas I’ll pick you up hahaha
@@arethouready LOL, as long as I don't miss my flight to Canada. But I do miss NC BBQ
Some lounges ( ANA) will only let you I a couple hours before your flight leaves. You can’t stay all day.
Love your videos and advice. Visiting Malta 🇲🇹 now, and been watching your videos as preparation.
PS you would look totally Bruce Willis with a shaved head.
Hi Mark, try the new Business Lounge of Turkish Airlines in Istanbul. It’s the best!
We are flying there next year so will check it out. thanks!
I wholeheartedly agree! There are some videos on TH-cam that show the lounge. I especially liked those flatbread pizza things.
I'm actually flying there next month. How do I get access into the lounge?
I got a Business Class ticket for the price of a Premium Economy ticket on Turkish Air. Look for deals ahead of time. Fully reclining seats on a 10 hour flight from JFK to IST.
Great video, learned something new. 🤗
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Some lounges do have time limitations, it's not really "food" is just snacks and nibble nothing substantial. Alcohol drinks are low or mid range (no premium). All in all lounge are good thou
Does the fee cover your family or do you have to pay times four/ five etc?
Www.loungebuddy.com
Site will list all the available lounges in that airport, rate them, and sell access to them.
Thanks!!!
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Great resource!
Keep in mind, all lounges are not created equal...