6 Airport Lounge Membership Contract Gotchas
- Guest Fee Charges: HIGH Bringing guests typically costs $30-50 per person per visit. Some memberships limit guests entirely
- Lounge Network Changes: HIGH Popular lounges can be removed from network without notice. Your favorite lounge may disappear
- Capacity Restrictions: MEDIUM Lounges can deny entry when at capacity. Peak travel times may mean no guaranteed access
- Time Limits: MEDIUM Many lounges limit stays to 2-3 hours. Longer layovers require re-entry or different lounge
- Dining Credits vs. Unlimited: MEDIUM Some "restaurant lounges" provide $28-30 credits, not unlimited food and drinks
- Annual Visit Caps: HIGH Memberships may cap visits at 10-unlimited visits/year. Frequent travelers may exceed limits