Airport lounges are supposed to help you escape the crowds — not stand in another line.
But sometimes there’s high demand for those included chef-inspired meals, ‘free’ cocktails and a comfy chair before your flight.
The good news? You don’t always have to wait for your turn.
Depending on the lounge, you may be able to reserve your spot in advance, join a virtual waitlist before you arrive or even get priority over other guests.
Capital One cardholder? Join the Capital One Lounge waitlist before you even get there when its lounges are at capacity. Once your turn is called, you then have 10 minutes to get to the lounge.
Book ahead at this specific Chase Sapphire Lounge from 24 hours to 14 days in advance.
Skip the physical line at Amex Centurion Loungesbyjoining the waitlist in the app when the lounge is at capacity. You’ll have 10 minutes to enter the lounge once your time is called.
The way you access the lounge can matter, too. There are reports that Priority Pass members are sometimes deprioritized compared to those entering lounges with premium credit cards, so it can make sense to ask or pay attention to which entry method is fastest.
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