Priority Pass Philadelphia: What to know

Quick insights

• The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) does not have any lounges in the Priority Pass network, but it does have a Minute Suites location and a Be Relax Spa where members may use their lounge entitlements.
• Priority Pass members gain access to over 1,300 participating airport lounges worldwide.
• Some credit cards, like the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® card, provide complimentary Priority Pass Select™ membership.

Philadelphia, or “The City of Brotherly Love,” is famously home to the Liberty Bell and the Philly cheesesteak—plus the Philadelphia International Airport.

As of May 2024, there are no participating lounges in the Priority Pass network at PHL However, there are other participating locations where you can still use your membership. Learn more about amenities at PHL and how to get a Priority Pass membership.

Priority Pass amenities at the Philadelphia Airport

While there are currently no participating lounges in the Priority Pass network at PHL, there are two locations within the airport where you may still enjoy your Priority Pass membership: Minute Suites and Be Relax Spa.

Minute Suites

Minute Suites locations offer visitors a private suite to relax, nap, work and/or shower prior to departing flights, during layovers, or in the event of delays/cancellations.

• Location: Terminal B, airside, between Concourses A and B in the AB connector.
• Hours: Open 24 hours daily (hours subject to change).
• Access: Priority Pass members may use one of their lounge visit allocations toward a complimentary one-hour stay at Minute Suites locations. There are also substantial benefits after your first hour. For details on additional discounts, please visit Priority Pass Benefits – Minute Suites.
• Amenities: A daybed (sleeps two), fresh blankets and pillows, a workstation, Amazon Alexa (for music, white noise alarms, flight tracking, weather and more), complimentary Wi-Fi, Smart TV and shower facilities (subject to availability).

To reserve a suite in advance, visit the Minute Suites website. A minimum stay of at least 1 hour and 15 minutes must be booked in order to reserve online and guarantee suite availability prior to your arrival. Reservations are recommended as private suites can be in high demand, especially during peak travel times, in the event of mass cancellations and/or delays, etc.

Please note that complimentary one-hour reservations are not available to be booked online and may only be booked in person, at time of arrival, and are based upon availability.

Be Relax Spa

Be Relax Spas provide on-the-go spa services for travelers at select airports—and Priority Pass members may use their allocated lounge visits toward services.

• Location: Terminal C, airside, near gate C18.
• Access: Priority Pass members may use a lounge visit entitlement to choose from a menu of select services, with each treatment counting as one visit. It may be worthwhile to check this offer against your standard visit fee to ensure it represents value for you.

Ways to get Priority Pass membership

There are a couple of ways for you to join and enjoy benefits within the Priority Pass network.

Priority Pass Membership

You can enroll in a Priority Pass membership plan to access lounges within its network. There are three levels of membership with different annual and lounge visit fees:

• Standard: $35 per lounge visit
• Standard Plus: 10 complimentary lounge visits; $35 per additional visit
• Prestige: Unlimited lounge visits for no fee

Priority Pass Select with Chase Sapphire Reserve

If you’re a Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmember, you may be eligible for a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership. Priority Pass Select allows you to bring up to two guests to the lounge for no additional fee.

Note that while membership is complimentary, many travel credit cards (like Chase Sapphire Reserve) have annual fees. However, frequent travelers may find that the fee is worth the additional benefits.

Things to do at the Philadelphia Airport

While there are no participating lounges in the Priority Pass network at PHL, there are other amenities available for you while you wait.

Philadelphia airport is home to over 100 shops, eateries and other services available to you. If you have some extra free time, you can head for a walk and:

• Snag a cheesesteak: Fuel up for your flight with a Philly staple at one of the many local restaurants located inside.
• Shop for a gift: There are plenty of shops, like the Pennsylvania Market (near gate E1), filled with local products to choose from.
• Let your kids unwind: Parents who are traveling with little ones can let them burn off some steam or learn some fun facts at one of the airport’s several designated children’s areas.
• Manage your money: If you need to manage your vacation fund before taking off, there are banking services available with ATMs located throughout each terminal.
• Charge your devices: If your portable electronics need some juice, you’ll find designated charging stations throughout most terminals.

In summary

Philadelphia International Airport serves thousands of passengers traveling to and from The City of Brotherly Love daily. While PHL doesn’t currently have any lounges participating in the Priority Pass network, there are still some perks available if you’re passing through PHL with a Priority Pass membership.

To gain access to Priority Pass benefits, enroll in a membership directly or choose a travel rewards credit card, like the Chase Sapphire Reserve, that offers complimentary Priority Pass Select membership.