{"id":137408,"date":"2024-12-09T15:00:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/09\/a-guide-to-guest-policies-for-airport-lounges-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-12-09T15:00:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:00:43","slug":"a-guide-to-guest-policies-for-airport-lounges-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/09\/a-guide-to-guest-policies-for-airport-lounges-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to guest policies for airport lounges – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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There’s no denying that airport lounges<\/a> can be the best part of the on-ground experience when flying. You’ll find desirable amenities, such as complimentary food and drink, shower facilities and seating areas to kick back and relax before your flight takes off.<\/p>\n

But with more ways than ever to gain lounge access,<\/a> the lounges can get pretty crowded. All of these lounge access methods can also create confusion regarding who can enter and how many guests you can (or can’t) bring into the lounge with your credit card perks.<\/p>\n

Let’s look at credit cards that offer lounge access and the guest policies of each card, so you can avoid surprises when entering a lounge before your next flight.<\/p>\n

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Alaska Lounges<\/h2>\n

Most people gain access to Alaska lounges by having elite status with Mileage Plan or a Oneworld partner loyalty program.<\/p>\n

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Access<\/strong><\/th>\nGuest policy<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Alaska Airlines lounge member<\/td>\nImmediate family or two guests; additional guests $30 each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
American Airlines Admirals Club member when departing or arriving on flights with American Airlines or Alaska Airlines<\/td>\nImmediate family or two guests; additional guests $30 each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alaska MVP Gold, MVP Gold 75K and MVP Gold 100K members traveling on Oneworld airlines beyond the U.S., Canada or Mexico<\/td>\nImmediate family or two guests; additional guests cost $30 each.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members<\/p>\n

(excludes members w\/status through American Airlines)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

One guest flying on a Oneworld airline; additional guests cost $30 each.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Priority Pass member (select Alaska lounges only)<\/td>\nDepending on the card, it typically grants access for the cardholder and two guests at no cost.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Active duty military traveling in uniform and on orders<\/td>\nNo guests are listed in the policy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

If you hold an Alaska Airlines lounge membership<\/a>, you can bring immediate family members (considered partners and children under 21 years old) or up to two guests when entering an Alaska lounge (of which there are eight). Note that your guests must stay with you at all times.<\/p>\n

Members may purchase guest passes at a reduced rate of $30 per person for all other guests. Note that members do not need to be traveling with their guest to purchase a guest pass, so you can snag this discounted rate fairly easily for any of your friends and family traveling soon. Children under 2 years old can enter free of charge when accompanying an adult.<\/p>\n

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