01 May 2013
Priority Pass members choose their favorite apps for stress-free travel
It looks like Priority Pass fans on Facebook really like to be organized more than anything. The most information in the fastest way is the protocol of choice for travelers responding to our request for your favorite travel apps.
23 April 2013
More protections coming for EU airline passengers
EU regulators are proposing additional airline passenger protections that would take effect in 2015. The rules are designed to better inform delayed passengers and impose new time limits for rerouting affected passengers.
19 February 2013
Airlines improve storm preparations but passengers should always be on alert
While many of us think of preparing for storms by stocking up on necessities and securing our property, the way airlines prepare for storms that will impact operations are similar in one specific way... anticipation.
14 February 2013
Stretching can help alleviate stress, and by that we mean stretching time
If your version of exercise is running through a crowded airport terminal trying to catch your connecting flight, you are probably countering any benefits with the added stress weighing you down during that sprint.
05 February 2013
Scanners that produce detailed 'naked' images to be removed in the U.S.A
Privacy advocates will rejoice at the news that the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin removing the most revealing body scanners from U.S. airports. What led to the decision?
30 January 2013
Keeping it Simple [and logical] is the best way to travel say Priority Pass fans!
There is no better group of people to ask for advice than those who practically live on airplanes and airports, or at least who feel they do. Frequent flyers from all over the world have a wide range of experiences that can benefit the rest of us. We asked our fans on Facebook to give us their best tips and ideas for making travel a bit easier. While some answers seem pretty logical, others were just plain smart. So in short, the best advice is this: If you are going to pack anything for your travels, start with common sense and keep the rest to a minimum.
17 January 2013
FAA temporarily grounds the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has maintained that Boeing's newest aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner, is safe to fly despite recent incidents. Calling the mishaps, including a battery fire, "teething pains", Boeing is standing by its flagship airliner. Despite these assertions, the airliner, at least in the U.S. has now been grounded temporarily until the FAA can further investigate recent incidents and airlines can prove that the batteries installed on the aircraft are safe before the planes can resume flying.
16 January 2013
NEW LOUNGES ALERT! January 2013
This month we are pleased to announce the addition of three new lounges to the program across Ukraine, the U.K. and the U.S.A.
16 January 2013
Survey on rudest airline workers highlights issue of airline service
All the talk about airline fees, smaller seats and rising fares leaves passengers yearning for at least one respite from the aggravations of airline travel, good service. Yet as a recent survey asks passengers which U.S. airlines have the rudest employees, the larger question of what constitutes good airline service looms prominently in the minds of flyers today.
14 December 2012
NEW LOUNGES ALERT! December 2012
This month we announce the addition of three new lounges to the program in Malaysia, Tahiti and Uruguay.
05 December 2012
Publication names worlds best airlines
Every year many organizations and publications issue their list of top 10 airlines. Well the latest airline rankings come from Travel and Leisure. The publication's 'World's Best Awards' survey ranked Singapore Airlines as the world's best airline overall. Click 'find out more' to see the top 20 airlines and decide whether you agree.
21 November 2012
PRESS RELEASE - 21 November 2012
Philadelphia and Phoenix top list of busy airport VIP lounges this Thanksgiving, says Priority Pass.
07 November 2012
NEW LOUNGES ALERT - November 2012
In November we've added seven new lounges to the program, in Canada, China, Mexico, U.K., Ukraine and the U.S.A.
02 November 2012
Exclusive member offer: Buy one get one free
To celebrate the expansion and re-opening of VIP Lounge Costa Rica at San Jose - Juan Santamaria International (SJO), Priority Pass members are invited to 'Buy one, get one free' on selection of beverages. The offer is valid from 1 December 2012 - 31 January 2013.
30 October 2012
The cost of carry-on bags
If you are not a fan of having to pay to check a bag, you probably won't like the news that more airlines are adding a fee to your hand luggage as well. The airlines are few, but the opinions are many. Charging for carry-on luggage is the next big airline fee that passengers are likely to complain about.
11 October 2012
NEW LOUNGES ALERT! Three new lounges!
This month we've added three new lounges to the program, one in Paraguay and two in China.
01 October 2012
WI-FI ACCESS KEEPS GROWING
Singapore Airlines has fitted 14 of its aircraft, used on its longest international routes, with in-flight connectivity for passengers who wish to use their smartphones and other devices. This is great news for passengers who want to constantly stay connected over long distances, however the airline has also hinted at the future possibility of in-flight calls. Will this be great for other passengers if phone calls are permitted?
11 September 2012
NEW LOUNGES ALERT! September 2012
A staggering 16 new lounges have been added to the program this month including; Bulgaria, China (x4), Italy, Panama, Peru (x8) and Ukraine.
04 September 2012
TIME TO RE-CHECK YOUR BAGS
At present, agreements between many airlines allow passengers to check-in their baggage at the beginning of their journey, and the baggage makes it all the way to its required destination despite having multiples stops with different airlines along the way. This may soon change given the way some airlines are interpreting new rules being imposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
07 August 2012
NEW LOUNGES ALERT! August 2012
Priority Pass announces seven new lounges, including exciting new locations; Auckland (New Zealand) and Moscow Domodedovo (Russia)
10 July 2012
NEW LOUNGE ALERT! July 2012
Three new lounges added to the Priority Pass program this month in Ecuador, India and Ireland
13 June 2012
NEW LOUNGE ALERT! June 2012
13 new lounges added to the Priority Pass program this month across the Americas, Asia and Europe
