- My Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card gives me access to airport lounges around the world.
- Most are part of the Priority Pass network, but new Chase-branded ones have joined the lineup.
- Chase’s New York locations are cozy, modern, and can be enjoyed by economy-class passengers — regardless of airline.
As an avid traveler who traverses the Atlantic at least a dozen times a year and flies mostly in economy, one of my biggest comforts is airport lounge access.
I have a Priority Pass membership through my Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card. It costs me $550 yearly and provides access to hundreds of lounges worldwide.
Many of these offer free food and drinks (including alcohol), while some offer complimentary showers. A rare few also provide beds and swimming pools.
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Most lounges are owned by airlines, requiring a ticket on that specific carrier, or independent service providers with their own membership networks, like Priority Pass, which many credit cards provide access to.
But a new crop of lounges has popped up in recent years sponsored by banks and credit card issuers. American Express leads the pack with its more than two dozen global Centurion Lounge locations, and Chase is now opening its own branded airport spaces.
I recently visited the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club locations at New York’s John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports. I think Chase has created a well-balanced pre-flight experience — and I like that you don’t need airline status or a business-class ticket to access it.
