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

2025/4/23
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Kevin Song: 我热衷于分享关于机场休息室的知识,帮助大家更好地享受旅行。我最喜欢的休息室是香港机场的头等舱休息室The Pier,因为它环境安静祥和,提供各种便利设施,例如餐饮、水疗和休息室等。我经常利用我的精英会员资格进入这个休息室,即使乘坐经济舱也能享受头等舱休息室的服务。 我最喜欢的休息室类型是那些没有等待时间的休息室,这样我就可以轻松享用一顿饭。如果每个机场都能像迪拜的阿联酋航空头等舱休息室一样,那就太好了,它提供各种餐饮和服务,甚至可以直接从休息室登机。 机场休息室的好处在于提供免费餐饮,避免拥挤的座位,并提供可靠的免费Wi-Fi。但是,并非所有休息室都一样,有些休息室过于拥挤或设施简陋,例如夏威夷航空在夏威夷的休息室。 我曾经遇到过一些休息室过于拥挤,甚至连座位都没有,这让我非常失望。在选择休息室时,我会优先考虑那些安静、舒适、设施齐全的休息室。 通过信用卡和身份匹配,可以相对低成本地获得机场休息室服务。如果要花钱进入休息室,我会选择卡塔尔航空的Al Safwa头等舱休息室,因为它提供独特的体验和优质的香槟。 Chris Hutchins: 我很高兴能与Kevin一起分享关于机场休息室的知识。机场休息室能显著提升旅行体验,提供免费餐饮、按摩、休息舱、淋浴等服务。 我最喜欢的休息室是那些没有等待时间的休息室,能让我轻松享用一顿饭。迪拜的阿联酋航空头等舱休息室非常棒,提供各种餐饮和服务,甚至可以直接从休息室登机。 机场休息室的好处在于提供免费餐饮,避免拥挤的座位,并提供可靠的免费Wi-Fi。但是,并非所有休息室都一样,有些休息室过于拥挤或设施简陋。 一些休息室有隐藏的区域,如果找不到座位,可以四处走动寻找。通过信用卡和身份匹配,可以相对低成本地获得机场休息室服务。 全球机场休息室数量超过3000个,希思罗机场拥有最多的休息室,大约有38个。美国国内航空公司的休息室通常需要付费才能进入,即使是头等舱乘客也不例外,这与国际航空公司有所不同。近年来,美国主要航空公司的休息室质量有了显著提升。 美国国内航班的休息室通常需要会员资格才能进入,而国际航班则更容易获得休息室使用权。我会根据休息室的质量和便利性来选择休息室。

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This segment discusses the features that make an airport lounge enjoyable, focusing on the Hong Kong Pier First Class Lounge as a prime example. The importance of peace, quiet, space, and free meals is highlighted.
  • Hong Kong Pier First Class Lounge is a favorite due to its amenities (dining, spa, day rooms), quiet atmosphere, and accessibility with Emerald status.
  • The ideal lounge offers peace, quiet, space, and affordable meals.
  • Airport lounges provide respite from crowded areas and offer amenities that save money.

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#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)

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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

How To Tell Your Priority Pass Cards Apart)

Lounge Reviews

ATH Podcast

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

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