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All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

Airport Lounges: Getting In, Hidden Perks and Expert Tips with Kevin Song

All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

Chris Hutchins

Business, Education, Investing, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Self-improvement

4.71.4K Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2025

⏱️ 80 minutes

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Summary

#224: This is the ultimate guide to airport lounges. You'll learn how to access the best lounges without needing to fly first class by using credit cards, memberships, elite status, and more. We’ll also discuss the best lounges, underrated perks, tools to manage access, avoiding crowded lounges and more. Kevin Song is the co-founder of This Lounge, one of the most comprehensive databases of airport lounges around the world. He is a former cybersecurity professional at WeWork, Hyatt, Deloitte, The Points Guy and Notre Dame. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/airport-lounge-access-guide Partner Deals LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Upwork: Free job posting to find, hire, and pay top freelance talent Green Chef: 50% off your first meal kit + 20% off the next 2 months with free shipping Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Kevin Song: X | This Lounge Lounges The Pier, First (Hong Kong) Al Safwa First Class Lounge (Qatar) What You Need to Know About USO Airport Lounges Airport Lounge Memberships Priority Pass Dragon Pass Lounge Key How To Tell Your Priority Pass Cards Apart Lounge Reviews This Lounge Lounge Review ATH Podcast Ep #219: 20+ Airport Hacks for Faster Security, Immigration, and Boarding with Leigh Rowan Ep #220: Rethinking Elite Status and Smarter Ways to Earn and Use Points Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:16) Factors That Make an Airport Lounge a Favorite (04:12) The Worst Type of Airport Lounges (07:07) The Number and Types of Airport Lounges Around the World (09:05) Quick Overview of Airport Lounges in America (11:28) Companies That Operate Lounges on Behalf of Airlines (13:13) Credit Card Affiliated Airport Lounges (14:25) Airline Alliance Lounges and USO Lounges (15:32) Ranking Lounge Categories from Worst to Best (18:28) Ways to Leverage Airline Membership Club Lounge Agents (23:22) A Potential Hack to Skip an Airport Lounge Waitlist (26:50) Lufthansa's Famous First Class Rubber Ducks (28:16) Using a Priority Pass to Access Airport Lounges (33:38) Can Business or First Class Tickets Give You Access to a Lounge? (39:21) Leveraging Elite Status for Lounge Access (45:01) Creating Multiple Profiles to Earn More Miles (47:14) Why You Should Consider Status Matches (53:04) Trick to Qualify for Status Matches (54:49) Is It Worth Getting a Day Pass to Access a Lounge? (58:22) The Main Premium Credit Cards with Lounge Access (1:04:22) Other Credit Cards That Include a Priority Pass Membership (1:07:09) The Number of Priority Passes Chris and Kevin Have (1:09:43) Adding Authorized Users on the Three Major Airline Credit Cards (1:10:57) Ways to Manage Lounge Access Memberships (1:15:51) Overlooked Perks of Airport Lounges Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Airports can suck, the crowds, the chaos, the overpriced food, but airport lounges, they can make the whole experience so much better.

0:11.0

Today we're going to share everything you need to know to get into the best airport lounges, the kind that completely change how you travel, with free food, drinks, massages, nap pods, showers, and more.

0:23.1

We'll dive into every single way you can get lounge access, no matter what airline you're flying

0:27.6

or what seat you're in, whether that's through credit cards, membership, elite status, or a few

0:32.5

other creative hacks. Plus, we'll cover how to avoid the worst lounges, what cards are best for which type of lounges,

0:39.2

how to skip the lines, and even how to hit up multiple lounges on a single trip.

0:43.6

I'm Chris Hutchins. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a comment

0:47.5

or review. And if you want to keep upgrading your life, money, and travel, click follow or

0:52.3

subscribe. Now, let's get into it right after this.

0:57.1

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