8 ways to get yourself into those exclusive, fancy airport lounges

With most lounge networks, the easiest way to gain entry is to purchase a membership or a day pass. However, there are some ways to access airport lounges without forking over cash.

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Open a Premium Travel Rewards Credit Card

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Trade in Miles or Use Credits

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Fly in Business Class or International First Class

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One of the great things about flying in international business or first class is that you will often receive a lounge pass that includes guest access.

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8 ways to get yourself into those exclusive, fancy airport lounges

With most lounge networks, the easiest way to gain entry is to purchase a membership or a day pass. However, there are some ways to access airport lounges without forking over cash.

Open a Premium Travel Rewards Credit Card

When you’re deciding about which credit card rewards are most valuable to you, consider whether luxury airport lounge access is an important factor.

Trade in Miles or Use Credits

Another way to enter fancy lounges for free is to redeem airline miles for a membership (you might also be able to redeem credit card miles vs. cash back to gain access).

Fly in Business Class or International First Class

When you have a ticket in business class or in international first class, nearly every airline will give you a pass to an airport lounge.

One of the great things about flying in international business or first class is that you will often receive a lounge pass that includes guest access.

Befriend a Business or First Class Passenger

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