{"id":242513,"date":"2026-05-26T21:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T21:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/best-airport-lounge-access-credit-cards-for-frequent-flyers-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T21:00:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T21:00:32","slug":"best-airport-lounge-access-credit-cards-for-frequent-flyers-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/best-airport-lounge-access-credit-cards-for-frequent-flyers-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Best airport lounge access credit cards for frequent flyers – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Airport lounge access used to feel reserved for business-class travelers<\/a><\/span> and elite status members. Today, some of the best travel credit cards<\/a><\/span> unlock access to airport lounges around the world \u2014 including Priority Pass lounges<\/a><\/span>, issuer-branded spaces and airline-specific clubs \u2014 without needing to purchase a premium cabin ticket.<\/p>\n

During long travel days, lounge access can make airports far more comfortable, with quieter seating, complimentary food and drinks, charging stations and cleaner restrooms.<\/p>\n

Still, not all lounge access credit cards<\/a><\/span> are created equal. To help narrow down the options, we’ve compared some of the best credit cards for airport lounge access based on lounge networks, guest privileges, annual fees and overall value.<\/p>\n

Here are four top options to consider.<\/p>\n

Quick picks<\/h2>\n

Comparing the best lounge access credit cards<\/h2>\n

Here is how the lounge access compares across these four cards:<\/p>\n

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Find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 175,000 bonus points after spending $12,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. (Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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*Eligible Platinum Card members will receive 10 visits per eligible Platinum Card, per year to the Delta Sky Club or to Grab and Go locations when traveling on a same-day Delta Air Lines-operated flight, unless they spend $75,000 or more on their card to unlock unlimited visits.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$795<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $7,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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  • American Airlines Admirals Club lounges<\/li>\n
  • Select partner lounges worldwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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$595<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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  • Capital One Landings and Lounges<\/li>\n
  • Priority Pass lounges (enrollment required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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$395<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

How to choose a lounge access credit card<\/h2>\n

Before applying for a lounge access credit card, consider how often and where you travel. The best option for a frequent international flyer may differ from the best option for someone who only takes a few domestic trips each year.<\/p>\n

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Capital One Lounge at New York-JFK. CLINT HENDERSON\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here are a few factors to consider:<\/p>\n