Airport lounges have long been associated with business travellers and premium tickets. But a growing number of options make lounge access available to almost any passenger willing to plan ahead.
Premium Credit Cards
Cards such as the American Express Platinum or certain Barclaycard Avios products offer Priority Pass membership, granting access to over 1,300 lounges worldwide. Annual fees apply, but the lounge access alone often outweighs the cost for frequent flyers.
Pay-Per-Entry
Most lounges at UK airports accept walk-in guests for £25–£50 per person. Heathrow's No.1 Lounges, Aspire, and Plaza Premium all operate on this basis. Book online in advance for a discount.
DragonPass & Priority Pass Apps
These apps let you purchase individual lounge visits or annual memberships at discounted rates. Ideal for occasional travellers.
Upgrade Your Ticket
At Sasky Trips, we can often add business class upgrades or lounge bundles to economy tickets for a fraction of the standalone cost. Ask us when booking.
Airline Status
Frequent flyer programmes reward loyalty with lounge access. Even mid-tier status on airlines like British Airways, Emirates, or Qatar Airways opens lounge doors at home and abroad.