Priority Pass exceeds 1200 milestone

Members can now access more than 1200 airport experiences in and out of the lounge

HONG KONG, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Priority Pass, the world's original and best-known airport experiences program, is proud to announce Members can now access more than 1200 lounges, dining and spa experiences globally. The expansion of its offering follows another strong year of growth which has led to Priority Pass now being welcomed at locations in over 500 cities and 143 countries. Priority Pass has added 141 new lounges from June 2017 to June 2018, to cater to increased demand from travelers for a premium experience at airports.

Alongside the additions to the traditional lounge portfolio, Priority Pass has introduced 34 new dining, spa and relaxation experiences that can be accessed in the same way as lounges, broadening the choice for Members while at the airport.

Kevin Goldmintz, Executive Vice-President, Asia Pacific at Collinson, the operator of Priority Pass, said: "This year has seen significant growth for the Priority Pass program in Asia Pacific with numerous new partnerships strengthening the offering for Members flying in, out and within the region. As part of our commitment to providing the best possible airport experience we are continually improving and evolving the portfolio to better meet the needs of our Members. New and exciting experiences provide more options to suit individual needs while also broadening our airport coverage."

Priority Pass has seen significant growth around the world. In Asia Pacific 64 lounges have been added to the network in the region, with noteworthy expansion in Australia. Members can now benefit from the comfort of lounges in Adelaide and Melbourne airports for the first time, and also enjoy access to an additional lounge in Sydney's Terminal 2.  

Forty-eight new lounges have been added across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including a number of new openings in Russia. Highlights include the addition of the Kandinsky Lounge at Moscow Sheremetyevo, Moscow's largest and busiest airport, plus access to the prestigious Primeclass Lounge in the new Muscat International Airport in Oman.

In North America, 27 new lounges have joined, including the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in Los Angeles -- LAX International Terminal 2, the first Virgin Clubhouse lounge in the Priority Pass program. Additionally, following an exclusive partnership at Miami International with Air Margaritaville, Members can enjoy island-inspired cuisine and drinks in a laid-back dining atmosphere.

In Latin America, there have been more additions to the program, offering more experiences than ever before. New deals with bars and restaurants including Bleriot Bar & Lounge and La Bonbonniere in Brazil and Peru provide Members with more choice at the airport when flying.

For more details on the new additions to the program, visit the Priority Pass website: www.prioritypass.com

About Priority Pass:

Priority Pass is the original and market leading airport experiences program. It provides discerning frequent travelers with access to over 1200 airport experiences in more than 500 cities across 143 countries, including 1180 lounges and access to a growing number of airport dining, retail and spa offerings worldwide that can be accessed in the same way as lounges. Using the Priority Pass app for iOS and Android, Members can quickly and easily discover locations welcoming Priority Pass, instantly check their visit entitlement and use their Digital Membership Card to access lounges.

Priority Pass is operated by Collinson, a global loyalty and benefits company. With unique insight into high earning, frequent travellers, we craft customer experiences which enable some of the world's best known brands to acquire, engage and retain the most demanding and choice-rich customers. Collinson has more than 30 years' experience working with the world's leading payment networks, over 600 banks, 90 airlines and 20 hotel groups in 170 countries to create loyalty, deliver smarter travel experiences, and protect and assist their customers in times of need.

For more details please visit www.prioritypass.com

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