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Whether lounges are worth it depends on a bunch of factors. Does your home airport have a decent lounge? Do you typically arrive very early at the airport, or do you have PreCheck and head straight for the gate right as they start to board? Do your flights have long layovers, or are you mostly flying nonstop? Do you eat at the airport at all and want to save money by going to the lounge instead for a free meal? For me, I occasionally go into the lounges. I usually don’t arrive at the airport early enough to spend time in there. My home airport’s lounges aren’t anything to write home about. The overwhelming majority of my flights are nonstop, so I don’t have layovers to go to a lounge. It’s nice to have in the event of a flight delay or if its a very early flight and want to grab some breakfast from the lounge, but it’s not critical for me.

Airport lounges can seem like a splurge or a luxury, but I think they’re a really practical way to save money on food. Cards like the Hilton Surpass and the Venture X don’t feel like I’m spending money for the lounge access, and I’m definitely saving money at the airport while also not hating my airport experience. Totally practical IMO.

@cha8101

11 ай бұрын

Thank you lol JFK nyc one cookie was $6 I refuse smh Some ppl cannot think what is not being presented.

I've used the US Bank Altitude Reserve at Priority Pass Restaurants. Most recent was earlier this year.

@John-zf2ph

11 ай бұрын

I just used the US Bank Priority Pass with my Altitude Connect at Bobby Van's Grill at JFK. Paid with my Altitude Go for the extra points.

🥂Great cards and information Sebby! I really enjoy having Priority Pass! Labeling priority cards is a great idea! Having free priority pass and AUs on the Venture X is 💪It was great meeting you at the creator meet up! Keep up the great work 🫵

Is it weird that I put on an AskSebby playlist before bed and sleep to it? 😂 😅 it’s comforting for some reason 🥂

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

Ironically, you're not the first one to say that 😅

@youngalwyn1124

11 ай бұрын

Sebby’s videos have a somniferous side effect . . . 😴

🥂We run with the personal Amex Platinum for all of our lounge access, since we also mostly fly Delta, so we get the Centurion Club + Delta Sky Club + Priority Pass lounges. It's a card that works well for us since all of the perks and credits are for things we would use or are able to use anyway. Not sure I've had a solid Priority Pass experience yet, but can't complain about any quiet space where I can hopefully get a snack and a coffee!

🥂Personally, I use the VX for my Priority Pass lounge access right now. However, I do plan on getting the Ritz card next year, so that card may replace the Venture X at that point. Nice video as always Sebby!

🥂 great video Sebby, its still is crazy that the CSR is still the only one that gives you a REAL Priority Pass.

🥂 I recently changed my chase convoy to a Ritz. It made the most sense. I have a CSP and it'll be at least 2 years before I could get a CSR bonus. Since this has the 6 hour clock on delays- I went with it. Ive used about 175 in airline fees but haven't yet called chase so I hope its not a hassle. Haven't yet used a lounge or a PP restaurant! Thanks for all your great and informative content

🎉 thank you

Made it to the end! 🥂

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

:)

Personally, I use the Venture X for my Priority Pass lounge access right now. However, I do plan on getting the Ritz card next year, so that may replace that. Nice video as always Sebby!

Just booked 7 nights at the Conrad Bora Bora for Aug 2024 with points and free night certificates. Thanks for all the information you provide !

@adamotak5145

7 ай бұрын

with credit card points or you paid

For the Amex Business Platinum, your numbers of $400 + $200 + $120 for credits would be a total of $720, not $620, so that exceeds the Annual Fee, not being $75 Effective AF.

@ryanmiller8600

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, that was the weirdest thing about this video. Usually his math is pretty spot on, but this was a big miss on this video. I have three Biz Plats and value the credits at $720 as well, so I'm getting $25+ in value from each card.

I have the venture x and authorized usered my entire extended family in the US. I haven’t got a chance to travel yet but they have used the lounges for many times and loved it❤😊

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

Nice!

Thanks! 🥂Was on my list to check which PP with what as I may dump a card or 2. PDX, so I’ll stick with Chase ecosystem one way or another.

🥂just got the Ritz a month ago!!🎉🎉 Sebby, could you do a review on the Bonvoy Brilliant being a keeper card? Or all your personal/business keeper cards? Thanks!

🍷🍷 ; closest I could get to the champagne glasses🤷‍♀ .... Thanks for great video

I travel about twice a month. Sometimes to LA or New York. Lounges are a game changer but playing lately is so bad I’m just driving at this point. Hotels have lounges as well. They aren’t as crowded as airport lounges. Point is, don’t get the card for just the airport lounge. Look to see if you can get into hotel lounges

Sound fun! Just because! Trool gang!

🥂 Lounges are the BEST! Can’t imagine flying without access to them.

The Citi American Airlines Executive card has a strong priority pass program, which includes lounges and restaurants. Also, the Altitude Reserve priority pass includes restaurants not only lounges.

US Bank Altitude reserve does cover restaurants I believe. I still see restaurants on my app and I visit a restaurant earlier in 2023 and got $28 credit for my visit or $56 with a guest

You have mentioned that BofA PRE has only 4 visits but actually it is unlimited visits with 4 memberships. 8:54

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

Good catch!

@obertchu

11 ай бұрын

With restaurants.

@XterraRocks

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the correction (you beat me to it ;-). I believe the BOA PRE is one of the top choices for Priority Pass as it is unlimited access, includes restaurants, and additional users including same PP privileges. Important to note that the additional PP memberships cannot be changed at a later time (these are fixed for the life of the account). Also, for this specific cc, the PP membership is in digital format only, I.e., no physical card will be mailed out even if calling in to request it. AskSebby, thank you for the your ongoing creation of valuable and and practical content you continue to share with the community; much appreciated!!

@Re3iRtH

11 ай бұрын

​@@XterraRocksCSR and Ritz are still king because they have unlimited visits and unlimited users.

🥂 Hey you mention the AmEx Platinum card has tons of lounges...am I missing any? I know about Priority Pass, Centurion and Delta (if flying Biz/1st class only right?). Thanks!

Great video sir question I have the Hilton Business Card and Hilton Surpass Card I thought that I would get value but didn’t, Can I downgrade both cards to the Hilton No annual fee card? Thanks for sharing🥂🥂

🥂 I go under 5/24 in November which is when I'll apply for the Boundless. Hopefully I'll be able to product change into the Ritz-Carlton in November or December next year. 🙏

I haven't been to an airport lounge. Hopefully soon since I have the Hilton Surpass card. Hoping to get the Ritz card next year since I just opened the Boundless card last week. 🥂

Venture X guest is unlimited on paper but some lounges don't care. I was limited to 2 guest in RAK and AGA

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

True, individual lounge policies may vary.

@patienceisalpha

11 ай бұрын

I have 5 AUs on the card so 😂😂😂😂. Cards locked and in the binder 😂😂😂

🥂The Bank of America Elite Card allows up to 4 additional Priority Pass Users (Not visits) with Restaurants at NO additional charge. This makes the BoA Elite card Priority Pass one of the best Priority Pass Cards (Probably THE best).

@Re3iRtH

11 ай бұрын

Yea ppl forget the BoA card includes PP restaurants. However, not unlimited visits like the CSR and Ritz which are king and queen.

Please make an overview for cards issued in Grenada

🥂 Could you consider a video on the altitude reserve? I understand the weak prior pass and no transfer partners, but the effective 4.5x on all mobile wallet payments seems fantastic, and honestly beats the venture x for me

@SolidLiquidFox

11 ай бұрын

It is a better card than VX who depends on its portal for benefits. AR has endured with its mobile wallet benefit, even as other cards have been nerfed or increased their annual fees. I think vloggers just don't promote it as much as the VX due to referrals.

I just used the Altitude reserve at a priority pass restaurant at SFO in June. Unless things have changed since then, it does seem to cover the cardholder and a guest.

The altitude reserve does work for pp restaurants

Hi, liked the video. I am currently on the reserve card. I do not travel much. And out of O’Hare. I would like video on free TSA global entry.

The Delta & centurion lounge 🎉🥰 sadly don’t have a centurion where I’m from Only United AkA chase lounges

🥂 A video about airport lounges? How can I do anything but rave about the Ritz-Carlton card! I recently added my in-laws as authorized users (for free) so they could all have free Priority Pass for an international flight. They all loved it ❤

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

Nice!

So just to make sure about the unlimited guests on the ritz card because in the past it was mentioned that it was limited to one guest.

@CreditOneSux

11 ай бұрын

Technically it's true, but individual lounges have the power to limit the amount of priority pass users for their lounge 🤷 Still though, the fact that you can add unlimited authorized users that each get their own priority pass and global entry / TSA PreCheck credit is some major 🧀🧀🧀😂😂😂

If you fly Alaska out of Seattle you want restaurant access as the 2 lounges are really out of the way. The folks at the C and N food places always bag it to go so you can grab food and drinks quickly before a flight

My favorite priority pass lounges are no doubt the Air France Lounge at any given airport and the Air China First Class Lounge in Beijing!🎉

@riahernandez9875

9 ай бұрын

Air France doesn’t accept priority pass anymore. Please check their website.

🥂 I have the Amex Hilton Surpass, on avg I take 2 or 3 flights a year so 10 visits is currently enough. I may upgrade to the Aspire in the future if my travel upticks.

@Ljberkow

10 ай бұрын

The Aspire is not really an upgrade. You might want them both. The Surpass is better for your everyday spend.

🥂 $$…. The Ritz Carlton and VX are great cards. It’s a shame you have to wait a year to product change to the Ritz Carlton and be under 5/24. Pairing the Ritz Carlton with a CSP looks like it would be a good setup set for travel / Marriott stays.

Do authorized users of the Bonvoy Brilliant and Amex Platinum still get their own PP cards?

🥂 I toast Sebby’s “lucky 13” Priority Pass cards!

Ritz, plat and aspire are all my keepers

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

Same!

I have a venture x and have been going to the Virgin Atlantic lounge at JFK for months now outside of the priority pass time window. But apparently sometime this month venture x stopped their partnership with virgin Atlantic. Do you have insights into this?

Iceland lounge is great.

🥂Ever consider a guide on how to receive an elevated intro bonus when you already have that card? Love the videos!

@AskSebby

10 ай бұрын

Can you clarify? :) For most issuers, you'd have to cancel and then be past their 24/48 month clock.

🥂So you have all these keeper cards, but which card do you use for spending to rack up miles or points? Example, I have a gold card and bonvoy brilliant. In the winter I drive to a lot of ski destinations so I try to rack up bonvoy points. But I torn if it would be better to use the gold card for MR points. Is there a utility formula or will it differ on needs

@AskSebby

10 ай бұрын

Bonvoy earn rate * value of Bonvoy vs. Amex earn rate * value of MR if it's 4X vs. 4X then it's easy (MR has more optionality). 6X Bonvoy vs. 4X MR becomes a tougher question and will depend on your redemptions.

Just recently used my Ritz-Carlton priority Pass a couple of weeks ago with my fiance during a layover in MIA for both travel directions. Ate at the Corona Beach House restaurant both times. Was given a 30.00 credit for both. 60.00 credit total applied to final bill both times.

@Re3iRtH

11 ай бұрын

$60 each visit or $30?

@Re3iRtH

11 ай бұрын

$60 each visit or $30?

@bigcoz6956

11 ай бұрын

@@Re3iRtH 30.00 per person for each visit. Two of us together made it 60.00 both times.

I haven’t gone to a PP lounge in a while. I try to go to Amex lounges when I can. So far my fav is LGA then IAH, DFW. Not a fan of SFO.

🥂 The Altitude Reserve has Priority Pass Restaurants! What was said in your video and some blog sites are a false rumor that won't die.

US Bank Altitude Reserve has Priority Pass Restaurants.

@brucebanksshow

11 ай бұрын

I just came to the comments section to say this. I'm not sure who started that no restaurants rumor.

@brucebanksshow

11 ай бұрын

I just came to the comments section to say this. I'm not sure who started that no restaurants rumor.

@michaelmikhail2854

9 ай бұрын

Yes

How do you hit Lark Creek when flying American? Don’t you have to leave terminal 1 security for that?

Still have the Citi prestige and love that card, but I agree the $300 incidental travel credit on the RC card is a bit annoying for many, but IYKYK LoL

@AskSebby

10 ай бұрын

Lots of IYKYK stuff I can't talk about for obvious reasons :)

bofa elite isn't 4 visits. it is unlimited visits including restaurant, with upto 2 guests. And you can give 4 such membership to 4 other people, each of which can give 2 guests. So for 100 effective,

Hey Sebby!! Thanks for your descriptive video. You mentioned you were at the Air France lounge yesterday was that in SFO? If so the lounge must have reopened after the remodeling. I checked priority pass app and it says SFO Air France lounge is still closed to priority pass. Not sure what the situation is now with AF lounge at SFO. Thanks in advance 😀

@marsjetset811

11 ай бұрын

🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

The Air France lounge I visited was not at SFO 😅 It's been a crazy week of last min travel.

Do you have to get a priority pass card for each credit card ?

How do I apply for the card

Ritz Carlton is the best. Unlike C1 & AX, RC includes Be Relax massages, Minute Suites, and restaurants, plus unlimited authorized users and unlimited guests. I average 200+ flights per year.🥂

I've had Hilton Surpass' Priority Pass for 10 months, and I've yet to go into a lounge😂😂 Perhaps now that I have the Sapphire Reserve I'll take advantage of that...

No Admiral’s Club?

🥂 do you know if we can use the $300 ritz carlton travel credit to cover part of the United economy plus seats subscription?

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

Yes, that's what it's meant for.

I’m the member of United Airlines Explorer Mileage plus so am I eligible to use any lounge ?

I used my priority pass at SFO and the Air France lounge only gave us a sandwich and coffee or soda. We could no go in the lounge with economy and premium economy tickets. 😕. British airlines let us in just during thier open times.

Do you have to keep creating new usernames for new cards?

US bank altitude reserve covers P.P. restaurants

No lounges for me, I fly out of Tampa with the assist of my Southwest Priority. Nothing to C in Airside C.

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

Bummer :(

Does anyone know if priority pass can be gifted?

What sucks though is there is no priority pass lounge at lax.

Not absolutely relevant, but im just a year in on my Bonvoy Boundless. Im wondering if i should wait 1 more year with the Boundless to be eligible for bonuses on thr Bonvoy Brilliant and Business cards, or should i just upgrade to the Ritz Carlton card now in fear of the latter being discontinued within 12 months...

@LK_EBM

11 ай бұрын

After 2 year with the Boundless, apply for the Amex Biz and Brilliant, and then PC Boundless to Ritz. I prefer 2 SUB > Ritz. Or you can PC to Ritz, then after year 2, PC back to Boundless, apply for Amex x2, then PC back to Ritz

Nothing wrong with SFO, I miss flying Air France out of that airport.

The AMEX Hilton Surpass is a sneaky good card. Many people don’t need more that 10 visits per year. The sign on bonus is worth $785 and the multipliers are great on so many spending areas and you can upgrade the Gold Status on Hilton to Diamond and the free Hilton night is not hard to get either. I actually dumped my Amex Platinum for this card.

When you say "Includes Restaurants", what does that mean? free food? thanks for the nice comparison video!!

@AskSebby

8 ай бұрын

Some are restaurants. Amex PP ~does not cover those: www.prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/san-francisco-ca-intl/sfo16d-lara-creek-grill

As long as u use it, its well worth it

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

Agree!

Priority Pass was not good in Manila. Had long waiting list. At Incheon airport in Korea, it was good.

Offlate I am seeing Priority Pass lounges are getting less common. For example - there are no Priority Pass lounges available in major airports like LAX, Austin etc.

So I made the mistake of just kind of storing all of my various priority pass cards and now no longer know which goes with which membership. Is there an easy way to tell which of the priority pass membership is attached to which credit card?😂

I have all of the ones on the list with above $100 AF haha. I need to cut down probably 😂

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

Same 😂

🥂🥂🥂🥂 sebby I’m in houston we will fly you out and get a dope hotel room for u

how do I save on my United Club Chase card? By slamming 6 whiskey cokes before departure at each lounge I hit. highly recommend.

@AskSebby

8 ай бұрын

Those are rookie numbers!

I torn. I currently have the AMEX Hilton Surpass card. I understand the Priority Pass is going away. Not sure what card I can get to replace it. I'm considering the CO Venture X and the Chase Saphire.

@AskSebby

8 ай бұрын

Venture X feels like the easiest swap in (especially if you have a Player 2). No wrong move really :) If you're on the fence: Venture X calculator: www.asksebby.com/credit-card-reviews/capital-one-venture-x CSR calculator: www.asksebby.com/credit-card-reviews/chase-sapphire-reserve-calculator Let me know what you end up getting! (could also do Venture X as the earner and then CSP for the bonus)

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which airport lounges give access to both departure and arrival?

@AskSebby

10 ай бұрын

Delta via Amex Platinum (this might change) + many PP lounges (but YMMV on front desk person)

in my opinion, US Bank is one of the most underrated card issuers

@AskSebby

10 ай бұрын

I think they're in a weird spot where they don't have a strong brand. It makes sense for team cash back and "maybe travel" but lacks the cachet of Amex/Chase/CO. Citi is also in a weird spot where they have an identity as a travel card.

Sebby, Do you know if an Amex card that I was approved for but doesn’t show up as a hard inquiry on your credit report counts towards 5/24? 🥂

@daroldhunter

11 ай бұрын

It will once it shows up on your credit report if it's a personal card.

@zyzzuschrist3410

11 ай бұрын

@@daroldhunterit’s been 6 months and it never showed on my report

@daroldhunter

11 ай бұрын

The card isn't showing up or the inquiry isn't showing up? If the card is showing up on your credit report, it will count towards 5/24. Typically with Amex, after you're approved for your first card, any subsequent cards are soft pulls. Therefore, the inquiry will not show on your credit report.

Doesn’t BOA Elite card also include restaurants?

@AskSebby

10 ай бұрын

My understanding was no, but let me know if your experience has been different :)

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When i look, it says the Altitude Reserve still does include restaurants 🤔anyone have any recent dps?? And i still see the resturaunts on the app

@califlorican

11 ай бұрын

As of June it did work at SFO priority pass restaurant.

@SENDO-X

11 ай бұрын

@@califlorican thank you!

What about Africa?

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🥂 Lima (LIM)

The BoA PRE isn't 4 free PP visits, it's 4 free AUs per card (each with unlimited visits) and includes restaurants. IMO it sits just below the Ritz card as far as PP goes.

@XiaojunMa

11 ай бұрын

Have you confirmed that the PP from BofA PRE includes restaurants? BoA marketing materials and online reviews are not clear about that.

@Al-so1bz

11 ай бұрын

You are correct about 4 additional Priority Pass users. But I do not see any mention of restaurants benefits in the Premium Elite benefits description.

@Al-so1bz

11 ай бұрын

www.managerewardsonline.bankofamerica.com/cms/published/root/duo/sharedContent/premiumelite/pdf/RewardsBenefitsGuide.pdf

@randomjudoka8444

11 ай бұрын

​@@Al-so1bzI have the card. It has restaurants.

@Nanchara_Kanchara

11 ай бұрын

@@Al-so1bz I don’t know where the T&C appear publicly online, but I have the card and it does include restaurants.

Q?- delta sky miles reserve. Anyone know if I already have the AMEX Plat I won’t get the intro miles or anyone gone through this? Terms say May also not be eligible to receive welcome offer based on various factors, such as history with credit card balance transfers, history with Amex and # of open/closed cards.

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

Delta Reserve and Amex Plat are two separate products. You can get an intro bonus for each.

@lolipena8051

11 ай бұрын

@@AskSebby thank you. Considering letting go my Amex plat and getting that one instead. But of course wait til I get the reserve to do that. Sadly the plat isn’t paying off.

You never mention car rental coverages. Very important

@AskSebby

10 ай бұрын

Discussed here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5OA28Owd9unqpc.html&ab_channel=AskSebby Usually a lower interest topic. TLDR, get a card that has primary CDW and you're usually in the clear.

🥂I used to love Priority Pass. Then they lost all access at LAX, which is my home airport. Accessing the Alaska Airlines lounge in the morning was my go to for their pancake machine and cheap champagne 🥞🍾😂

@AskSebby

10 ай бұрын

I'm actually really confused what happened with LAX. Maybe all the lounges wanted more money and PP didn't want to pay?!

@MichaelBSteeleAviation

10 ай бұрын

@@AskSebby I’m assuming thats probably what happened.

2nd?

@AskSebby

11 ай бұрын

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