Priority Pass New Orleans: What to know
Quick insights
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has one airport lounge that participates in the Priority Pass™ network: The Club MSY.
- With a Priority Pass membership, you’ll have access to over 1,300 lounges in the Priority Pass network across the globe.
- Certain travel rewards credit cards, like Chase Sapphire Reserve®, offer complimentary Priority Pass Select™ membership.
New Orleans, or the “Big Easy,” is well-known for its vibrant nightlife, live music scene, Creole and Cajun cuisines, Voodoo and, of course, Mardi Gras. And whether you’re traveling to New Orleans or just passing through, you can get a small taste of local culture at the New Orleans Airport.
MSY has one lounge that participates in the Priority Pass network of lounges. Even if you only have a couple of hours to spare before your flight, you can visit The Club MSY to try out local dishes and view artwork that honors New Orleans.
Learn more about what The Club MSY has to offer, Priority Pass membership options and how to access a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership with a participating travel credit card.
Does New Orleans airport have Priority Pass lounges?
Yes, the New Orleans airport has one lounge in the Priority Pass network: The Club MSY. Here are a few things to know before you visit:
- Location: In Concourse A. Take the elevator on the right-hand side to the third floor for entry.
- Amenities: Complimentary snacks and beverages, local chef-inspired dishes, complimentary shower facility, high-speed Wi-Fi and digital newspapers/magazines.
Access to The Club MSY is permitted three hours before your departure. Children under two can enter for free; all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
How to access Priority Pass lounges at New Orleans airport
Guests may visit The Club’s website to purchase a day pass to the MSY location. They may also gain access via Priority Pass membership.
After you sign up for a membership online, you’ll receive a physical membership card in the mail. This card will grant you access to participating airport lounges.
You may also access a digital version of your membership card through the Priority Pass mobile app. To enter a lounge in the Priority Pass network, show your valid membership card (physical or digital), boarding pass and ID.
Additional benefits of Priority Pass
A Priority Pass membership provides more than just access to participating airport lounges. Here are a few additional membership benefits:
- Access to private sleeping areas in select airports via Minute Suites
- Complimentary snacks and beverages in many lounges
- Access to desks, meeting rooms and private offices
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in most lounges
- Preferential rates for car rentals
How to get Priority Pass membership
To access lounges in the Priority Pass network, either purchase a membership or receive complimentary access as a credit card benefit. Here’s how each option works:
Purchase a Priority Pass membership
You can purchase a membership plan to join on the Priority Pass website. There are three membership tiers you can choose from: Standard, Standard Plus and Prestige:
- Standard: $35 per lounge visit
- Standard Plus: 10 complimentary lounge visits; $35 fee for each additional visit
- Prestige: Unlimited lounge visits with no additional fee
The best membership option for you may depend on how often you travel. For example, the Prestige option may be worth it for those who travel frequently, while the Standard or Standard Plus may be better for occasional travelers.
Complimentary Priority Pass Select Membership with Chase Sapphire Reserve
Some travel rewards credit cards, like the Chase Sapphire Reserve card, provide complimentary Priority Pass Select memberships to cardmembers. This is different from typical memberships you purchase directly from Priority Pass; Priority Pass Select memberships are specifically for customers of U.S. banks or financial institutions.
To activate your Priority Pass Select membership with Chase Sapphire Reserve, log into your Chase Ultimate Rewards® account. After a one-time activation, you’ll receive a membership card in the mail. You may also choose to download the Priority Pass app to use a digital membership card.
Keep in mind that while the Priority Pass Select membership may be complimentary, most travel rewards credit cards, like Chase Sapphire Reserve, have an annual fee. But if you travel often, you may find that the fee is worth it for the travel benefits.
Exploring New Orleans
New Orleans’ exuberant nightlife makes it easy to find something to do regardless of the time. Here are a few places you may want to check out if you’re staying in the area:
- Preservation Hall: Visit this well-respected music hall to experience authentic New Orleans jazz with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
- Bourbon Street: Explore classic New Orleans nightlife on the famous twelve-block strip of bars and clubs.
- Café du Monde: Stop by this local landmark and tourist destination for beignets and café au lait.
New Orleans is also sometimes called the most haunted city in America. There’s no shortage of ghost and cemetery tours—some even double as bar crawls.
In summary
If you’re stopping by the New Orleans Airport, take a quick break to relax and appreciate local culture at The Club MSY. If you’d like to join Priority Pass, explore membership options online or consider travel credit cards that provide complimentary membership.
This article contains the most up-to-date information at the time of publication. Details since publication are subject to change. Visit Priority Pass' official website for the most up-to-date benefits information.
