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As I wrote about last month, Chase has made changes to who can access its network of Sapphire Lounges by The Club with new rules taking effect today, August 15th. While everyone might not find this good news, I’m happy to see Chase restrict Priority Pass access as the lounges have been pretty crowded lately (even if those memberships were prioritized behind Chase cardmembers in the past).
Priority Pass or LoungeKey memberships will no longer provide complimentary access for members who do not hold an eligible Chase credit card. Travelers without a qualifying Chase card who wish to enter a Sapphire Lounge will instead need to purchase a day pass for $100 per person (subject to availability).
Travelers who receive lounge access through eligible Chase cards won’t notice any difference. Benefits remain unchanged for holders of the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠, J.P. Morgan Reserve Card, and The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card.
This change applies to all nine Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club locations. Passengers will still have dozens of other participating lounges (49 in total) available through Priority Pass or LoungeKey at the same airports.
Chase is also introducing another traveler-friendly enhancement. Passengers connecting through an airport will soon be allowed to spend up to five hours in a Sapphire Lounge before their onward flight. This is an increase from the current three-hour limit. The extended stay applies only to travelers on layovers. For passengers beginning their journey, the existing policy remains in place and limits lounge visits to three hours before departure.
Anthony’s Take: The updates reflect a broader trend across the airport lounge industry, where operators are tightening access policies in an effort to manage demand while preserving a premium experience for their most loyal customers.
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