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Best Travel Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access in 2026
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| # | Title | Annual Fee | Lounge Networks | Guest Policy | Welcome Bonus Value (Est.) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Platinum Card® from American Express | 695 | Centurion, Priority Pass Select (enrollment required), Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta), Plaza Premium Group, Escape Lounges, Lufthansa Lounges, select Virgin Clubhouses, International Amex Lounges | Card Member + 2 guests free at Centurion Lounges (until Jan 31, 2025; then $50 per guest unless $75k spend); Priority Pass Select: 2 guests; Delta Sky Club: 10 complimentary visits annually (starting Feb 1, 2025), then unlimited with $75k spend. | 1000 | |
| 2 | Chase Sapphire Reserve® | 550 | Priority Pass Select, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club | Cardmember + 2 guests or immediate family. | 900 | |
| 3 | Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card | 395 | Capital One Lounges, Plaza Premium Group, Priority Pass Select (enrollment required) | Cardholder + 2 guests. | 750 | |
| 4 | United Club℠ Infinite Card | 525 | United Club, Star Alliance-affiliated lounges | Primary cardholder + 2 guests or immediate family. | 900 | |
| 5 | Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card | 650 | Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta), The Centurion® Lounge (when flying Delta), Escape Lounges | 15 complimentary visits to Delta Sky Club annually (starting Feb 1, 2025), then unlimited with $75k spend; Centurion Lounge: $50 per guest unless $75k spend. | 900 | |
| 6 | Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card | 650 | Priority Pass Select | 2 complimentary visits per year, additional visits for a fee. | 700 | |
| 7 | Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card | 550 | Priority Pass Select (enrollment required) | Primary card member + 2 guests. | 750 | |
| 8 | The Business Platinum Card® from American Express | 695 | Centurion, Priority Pass Select (enrollment required), Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta), Plaza Premium, Escape, Lufthansa, Virgin Clubhouses, International Amex Lounges | Card Member + 2 guests free at Centurion Lounges (until Jan 31, 2025; then $50 per guest unless $75k spend); Priority Pass Select: 2 guests; Delta Sky Club: 10 complimentary visits annually (starting Feb 1, 2025), then unlimited with $75k spend. | 1500 | |
| 9 | U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite® Card | 400 | Priority Pass Select | Cardholder + 1 guest, up to 4 visits per year. | 750 | |
| 10 | American Airlines AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard | 595 | Admirals Club | Primary cardholder and immediate family members or up to two guests. | 1000 |
Annual Fee695
Lounge NetworksCenturion, Priority Pass Select (enrollment required), Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta), Plaza Premium Group, Escape Lounges, Lufthansa Lounges, select Virgin Clubhouses, International Amex Lounges
Guest PolicyCard Member + 2 guests free at Centurion Lounges (until Jan 31, 2025; then $50 per guest unless $75k spend); Priority Pass Select: 2 guests; Delta Sky Club: 10 complimentary visits annually (starting Feb 1, 2025), then unlimited with $75k spend.
Welcome Bonus Value (Est.)1000
Annual Fee550
Lounge NetworksPriority Pass Select, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club
Guest PolicyCardmember + 2 guests or immediate family.
Welcome Bonus Value (Est.)900
Annual Fee395
Lounge NetworksCapital One Lounges, Plaza Premium Group, Priority Pass Select (enrollment required)
Guest PolicyCardholder + 2 guests.
Welcome Bonus Value (Est.)750
Annual Fee525
Lounge NetworksUnited Club, Star Alliance-affiliated lounges
Guest PolicyPrimary cardholder + 2 guests or immediate family.
Welcome Bonus Value (Est.)900
Annual Fee650
Lounge NetworksDelta Sky Club (when flying Delta), The Centurion® Lounge (when flying Delta), Escape Lounges
Guest Policy15 complimentary visits to Delta Sky Club annually (starting Feb 1, 2025), then unlimited with $75k spend; Centurion Lounge: $50 per guest unless $75k spend.
Welcome Bonus Value (Est.)900
Annual Fee650
Lounge NetworksPriority Pass Select
Guest Policy2 complimentary visits per year, additional visits for a fee.
Welcome Bonus Value (Est.)700
Annual Fee550
Lounge NetworksPriority Pass Select (enrollment required)
Guest PolicyPrimary card member + 2 guests.
Welcome Bonus Value (Est.)750
Annual Fee695
Lounge NetworksCenturion, Priority Pass Select (enrollment required), Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta), Plaza Premium, Escape, Lufthansa, Virgin Clubhouses, International Amex Lounges
Guest PolicyCard Member + 2 guests free at Centurion Lounges (until Jan 31, 2025; then $50 per guest unless $75k spend); Priority Pass Select: 2 guests; Delta Sky Club: 10 complimentary visits annually (starting Feb 1, 2025), then unlimited with $75k spend.
Welcome Bonus Value (Est.)1500
Annual Fee400
Lounge NetworksPriority Pass Select
Guest PolicyCardholder + 1 guest, up to 4 visits per year.
Welcome Bonus Value (Est.)750
Annual Fee595
Lounge NetworksAdmirals Club
Guest PolicyPrimary cardholder and immediate family members or up to two guests.
Welcome Bonus Value (Est.)1000
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