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    Priority Pass Adds Bobby Van’s Steakhouse at JFK

    In an effort to increase its offerings over the past few months, Priority Pass has begun to add restaurants to its list of airport lounges. The newest addition is Bobby Van’s Steakhouse in New York’s JFK International Airport (Terminal 8). Simply present your valid membership card, order off the menu as you normally would, and Priority Pass will provide you with a $28 credit toward your meal. Note that unlike other Priority Pass restaurants, members are limited to one guest at Bobby Van’s. Your guest will also receive a $28 credit for a total of $56 off your visit. You are responsible for gratuity. If you spent less than $28 per person,…

  • Credit Cards

    New 50k Bonus Offer for United MileagePlus Club Card

    For a limited time, Chase and United are offering a 50,000 mile welcome bonus for the MileagePlus Club card. This premium card has a $450 annual fee (not waived the first year) but comes with a United Club airport lounge membership (normally $550/year). Keep in mind, this card is subject to Chase’s 5/24 approval rule. The public application link can be found here. I’ve seen various welcome offers for this card in the past: $100 bonus after first purchase, waived first year annual fee, and bonus MileagePlus miles. This is simply the latest bonus flavor. If you’re a frequent flyer thinking about a United Club membership and covet MileagePlus miles,…

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    Priority Pass Restaurants

    Note: This post is updated regularly to include new restaurant additions UPDATE: American Express has eliminated Priority Pass restaurant credits on its credit cards effective 8/1/19. In an effort to increase its offerings, Priority Pass has added restaurants to its list of airport lounges. When dining at these participating venues, simply order off the menu as you normally would and Priority Pass will provide you and your guests with a credit toward your meal. A current list of participating restaurants follows at the end of this article. Credits are typically $28 per person depending on the restaurant. You are responsible for gratuity. Simply present your Priority Pass card before placing an order…

  • Advanced,  Credit Cards

    A Primer on Priority Pass Select Airport Lounge Membership

    Since the announcement of the immensely popular Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card, many questions have arisen about one of its benefits–Priority Pass Select membership. The confusion stems from the number of different Priority Pass membership levels and the fees associated with each. Here are answers to some of the more common questions I’ve seen asked lately. What is Priority Pass? Priority Pass is a club that provides frequent travelers with independent airport lounge access worldwide. There are currently over 1000 lounges in 400 cities across 120 countries in the the network. Priority Pass does not own or operate any lounges, instead they contract with independent lounge operators to allow members access during certain hours.…