Chase Sapphire Preferred® Airport Lounge Access: Not Included — Alternatives (2026)
Manually audited from official issuer benefit guides · Last verified Jun 2026
Quick Answer
- Airport Lounge Access: Not included
- Travel Credit: $50 annual hotel statement credit
- Trip Protection: Up to $10,000 per Covered Traveler, $20,000 per Trip, $40,000 per 12-month period per Account
The Chase Sapphire Preferred does not include lounge access. This is a major point of confusion for many travelers because its "big sibling," the Sapphire Reserve, includes a full Priority Pass Select membership and access to Chase’s own Sapphire Lounges. The Preferred includes neither.
If you want lounge access while carrying this card, you’ll need a workaround. You can buy a standalone Priority Pass membership, but at $469/year for the unlimited "Prestige" tier, the cost is steep. For those who fly only a few times a year, using a service like LoungeBuddy to buy one-time passes ($25–$60) is usually the more logical, cost-effective route.
Before paying for a separate membership or a day pass, it is worth checking the rest of your wallet. Lounge access is one of the most commonly overlooked benefits on other premium cards; you might already have a "hidden" membership through another account without realizing it.
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How It Compares
| Feature | This Card |
|---|---|
| Airport Lounge Access | Not included |
| Travel Credit | $50 annual hotel statement credit |
| Trip Protection | Up to $10,000 per Covered Traveler, $20,000 per Trip, $40,000 per 12-month period per Account |
| Alternative Options | Priority Pass membership ($99-469/year) or LoungeBuddy/LoungeBird day passes ($25-60) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chase Sapphire Lounges Leave Priority Pass: what should you watch for?
From August 15, 2026, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club locations no longer participate in the Priority Pass or LoungeKey networks.
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If your Priority Pass membership comes from a non-Chase card such as Amex Platinum or Capital One Venture X, you can no longer enter a Chase Sapphire Lounge, and the previous once-a-year complimentary visit and discounted $75 entry are both gone. Cardholders of the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, J.P. Morgan Reserve and Ritz-Carlton cards are unaffected and keep unlimited complimentary access.
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