2026's Best-Rated Lounges in the Americas
A great airport lounge can transform the travel experience, whether you're enjoying a meal, catching up on work or simply taking a moment to relax.
Now in their 18th year, Priority Pass Excellence Awards celebrate the lounges that have elevated the airport experience. Based on more than 702,000 member ratings and reviews, the awards recognise the lounges our members rate among the world's best.
Alongside our Lounge of the Year winners, we also recognise our One to Watch winners for raising the bar with exciting improvements over the past year. Together, these two award categories celebrate both outstanding lounge experiences today and the exciting lounges shaping the future of airport travel.
Jamaican hospitality at its finest
Named Lounge of the Year in the Latin America & the Caribbean region, Club Kingston Departure Lounge at Norman Manley International Airport offers a warm welcome that reflects the spirit of Jamaica.
The lounge combines comfort and convenience with distinctive local touches. Guests can enjoy refreshing showers, browse the lounge's photo gallery, sip on a local beverage, and even indulge in beauty treatments before departure.
What truly sets Club Kingston apart is its service. One guest described it as "the gold standard for service", highlighting how staff monitored departure times and personally escorted passengers to their gate. Members also praised the warm welcome, quality food and thoughtful attention to detail.
A smoother journey through Campinas
Highly Commended in Latin America & the Caribbean region, Advantage VIP Lounge at Campinas Viracopos International Airport in Brazil combines comfort with convenience.
Integrated airport fast track access is one of the lounge's standout features, allowing travellers to enjoy freshly prepared meals and refreshing drinks before heading through a dedicated security lane to reach their departure gate more quickly.
Inside, workspaces, quiet seating areas, showers and family-friendly zones cater to a range of needs, while the VIP Plus area offers added privacy, premium food and beverage options, and private meeting rooms. Together, these thoughtful touches create a smoother and enjoyable airport experience.
Raising the standard in Kansas City
Escape Lounges at Kansas City MO International Airport earned Highly Commended recognition in North America by delivering a premium lounge experience to travellers passing through Kansas City.
The lounge combines contemporary design with a strong connection to its location, creating an environment that feels welcoming and distinctly Kansan. Comfortable seating, reliable Wi-Fi and flexible workspaces make it easy to relax or stay productive before a flight.
Food plays an important role in the experience, with dishes prepared by in-house chefs alongside a full-service bar. Members frequently commend the quality of the food, the welcoming atmosphere and the attentiveness of the team.
One traveller described it as the best lounge they had visited, highlighting the friendly staff, excellent food and the feeling that the team genuinely cared about every guest's experience.
A lounge on the rise in São Paulo
Recognised as the Americas' One to Watch, Advantage VIP Lounge at São Paulo Congonhas Airport has quickly become a traveller favourite.
Comfortable seating, dedicated workspaces and quiet areas create a relaxing pre-flight experience, while the Plus Area offers added privacy, upgraded food and beverage options and a private meeting room.
Members regularly praise the welcoming atmosphere, high-quality breakfast options and attentive service, with many highlighting the friendly staff and comfortable setting as the perfect start to a travel day.
From the warmth of Jamaican hospitality and the convenience of airport fast track access in Campinas, to premium comfort in Kansas City and a rising star in São Paulo, this year's Priority Pass Excellence Awards winners demonstrate the different ways airport lounges can enhance the journey.
Explore the full list of 2026 Priority Pass Excellence Awards winners to see which lounges our members rated among the very best across our global network.