Airport Lounges: How Does the DragonPass Program Work for Airport Lounge Access?

Q: Which card offers the most free DragonPass visits in Canada?

The Scotiabank Passport ® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card is the most generous, with 10 free visits per membership year. Next are Visa Infinite Privilege cards (TD Aeroplan, BMO eclipse, RBC Avion) and the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite+ Card, with 6 visits each.

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Published May 31, 2026Updated October 26, 20269 min readEditorial integrity

Airport Lounges: How Does the DragonPass Program Work for Airport Lounge Access?

DragonPass is one of the world’s largest airport lounge networks. Here’s how the program works and how to access it for free with your credit card. To compare all options, also check out our page on the best credit cards.

As of October 26, 2026, DragonPass lists more than 1,400 airport lounges worldwide, including 9 airports in Canada. In Canada, the easiest way in is a credit card: up to 10 free visits per membership year with the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege* Card, and 6 with most Visa Infinite Privilege cards.

Keep an eye out: lounge access often comes with a limited-time welcome offer card. See which credit card offers are ending soon before they disappear.

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How Does the DragonPass Program Work?

DragonPass is one of the world’s largest airport lounge networks, with more than 1,400 airport lounges, according to DragonPass (checked October 26, 2026).

In Canada, DragonPass’s official list (dragonpass.com, checked October 26, 2026) has 9 airports. Halifax (YHZ) is not on it:

Calgary (YYC)
Edmonton (YEG)
Montreal-Trudeau (YUL)
Ottawa (YOW)
Quebec City (YQB)
Toronto Billy Bishop (YTZ)
Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
Vancouver (YVR)
Winnipeg (YWG)

For example, at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, DragonPass lists four lounges (checked October 26, 2026; confirm in the app before you go, as the list changes):

Aspire AMEX Lounge (domestic zone): between Gates 1 and 2, for flights within Canada;
Air France-KLM Lounge (international zone): near Gate 57, but reserved for eligible Air France and KLM customers from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.;
Desjardins Odyssey Lounge (transborder zone): near Gate 76, for flights to the United States;
Aspire lounge near Gate 52 (international zone): Aspire and Priority Pass now present it as the National Bank Lounge, temporary during its renovation, with a 2-hour stay and reduced capacity.

DragonPass Program Membership Levels

According to the DragonPass website (checked October 26, 2026, prices shown in dollars), there are three direct membership plans for the DragonPass program:

Solo Travel ($79 per year): 2 passes per year;
Better Travel ($309 per year): 8 passes per year, usable for lounge access, airport dining credit or Fast Track, and shareable with one guest;
Travel Together ($449 per year): 12 passes per year, shareable with up to 5 guests.

Accessing airport lounges is useful for frequent travelers who don’t necessarily have status with their airline but want to relax before their flight.

It is therefore possible to subscribe directly to DragonPass.

However, we recommend that less frequent travelers check out the free offers available with credit cards!

DragonPass Membership Offered by Cards

Beyond the “official” DragonPass membership levels, there are “unofficial” levels offered by credit cards.

Registration site for Mastercard cards with Mastercard Travel Pass
Registration site for Visa cards with Visa Airport Companion

Note that some DragonPass lounges may not be accessible with Mastercard Travel Pass and Visa Airport Companion.

Some cards highlight DragonPass in their benefits, but not all offers are equivalent. They may offer free membership to DragonPass, but you then have to pay for each visit at a cost of $32 USD per person (as of June 2026).

Other cards offer the membership AND a few free visits. Here they are.

DragonPass and Mastercard Cards

Mastercard offers free DragonPass membership to World and World Elite cardholders such as the National Bank World Elite Mastercard. However, you must pay for each entry.

Several Mastercard cards offer both the DragonPass membership AND free visits (issuer pages checked October 26, 2026): 4 per year with the ATB World Elite Mastercard, 2 per year with the BMO Ascend World Elite Business Mastercard, and 4 per year with the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard.

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ExclusiveBMO Ascend^™ World Elite^®* Mastercard^®* Apply NowCompare	Annual feeFirst Year Annual Fee Rebate$150 $0First Year Annual Fee Rebate	Welcome offerAfter $20,000 in 12 months Up to 115,000 pointsEnds Dec 7, 2026 After $20,000 in 12 months	Apply NowCompare
ExclusiveNational Bank World Elite^® Mastercard^® Apply NowCompare	Annual feeFirst Year Annual Fee Rebate$150 $0First Year Annual Fee Rebate	Welcome offer$150 annual fee rebated First Year Annual Fee RebateEnds Nov 4, 2026 $150 annual fee rebated	Apply NowCompare

DragonPass and Visa Cards

Eligible Visa cards must be registered via the DragonPass / Visa Airport Companion site.

Free visits are then granted per membership year.

For example, if you register your card on September 15, 2026, you have until September 14, 2027 to use your free visits. Any additional visit costs $32 USD per person. Then, starting September 15, 2027, you get your free visits back. Note that visits do not carry over from one year to the next.

One free visit = one person (adult or child, depending on the lounge’s minimum age) who enters for free.

If the number of people exceeds the number of free visits on the card, you must pay. So, if the card provides 4 free visits and you are a family of 5, the fifth person costs $32 USD.

Visa Infinite Privilege Cards

With Visa Infinite Privilege cards, such as the TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card, the BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card or the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card, you get free DragonPass membership as well as 6 free visits per membership year.

As for the Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card, it offers you 10 free visits per membership year as well as free DragonPass membership.

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TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite Privilege* Credit Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$599	Welcome offerAfter $24,000 in 12 months Up to 100,000 points After $24,000 in 12 months	Apply NowCompare
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$599	Welcome offerAfter $75,000 in 12 months Up to 200,000 pointsEnds Oct 31, 2026 After $75,000 in 12 months	Apply NowCompare
Desjardins Odyssey Visa Infinite Privilege Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$395	Welcome offer No current welcome offer	Apply NowCompare
CIBC Aventura^® Visa Infinite Privilege* card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$499	Welcome offerAfter $6,000 in 4 months Up to 80,000 points After $6,000 in 4 months	Apply NowCompare
CIBC^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$599	Welcome offerAfter $25,000 in 12 months Up to 100,000 points After $25,000 in 12 months	Apply NowCompare
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$399	Welcome offerAfter $5,000 in 6 months Up to 100,000 pointsEnds Nov 25, 2026 After $5,000 in 6 months	Apply NowCompare

Scotia Passport Visa Infinite+* Card

With the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite+* Card, you receive free DragonPass membership as well as 6 free passes per year to airport lounges.

This is actually a card we recommend if you travel internationally: with it, you pay no conversion fees on foreign currency transactions.

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Annual fee: $150
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Welcome offerAfter $2,000 in 3 months: Up to 35,000 points; Ends Nov 1, 2026

With this welcome offer for the Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite^+* Card, you’ll earn 25,000 welcome bonus Scene+ points after charging $2,000 in purchases to your account within the first three months.

Plus, every year, earn an annual bonus of at least 10,000 Scene+ points when you charge at least $40,000 in purchases to your account. In total, the offer represents up to 35,000 Scene+ points and a value of up to $1,250 in the first year, including rewards, savings on foreign transaction fees and airport lounge access.

With the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card, you earn 3 points per $1 spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland and participating Co-ops, and 2 points per $1 spent at other grocery stores, restaurants, eligible entertainment and eligible daily transit. You earn 1 point per $1 on all your other everyday purchases.

These points can be redeemed against any travel purchase at a rate of 1,000 points = $10 (flights, hotels, all-inclusives and even Airbnb), or as cash back with Scene+ at the same rate.

The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card also offers:

No fees for foreign currency transactions
6 complimentary airport VIP lounge passes
Excellent insurance for your travels and purchases
Visa Infinite* Concierge Services

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* The potential value of savings and rewards during the first 12 months includes the value of the welcome offer, the potential value of points earned in the first year, the value of savings on foreign currency transaction fees and the cost of airport lounge access as of May 22, 2026:

$250 in travel rewards (25,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite +* Cardholders who charge $2,000 in purchases to their account within the first three (3) months;

$100 in travel rewards (10,000 bonus Scene+ points) for cardholders who charge $40,000 in purchases to their account;

$50 in savings from the annual fee waiver on the first additional card for new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit card account holders;

$132 in savings on foreign currency transaction fees based on the average amount of foreign currency purchases made per active account over the past 24 months (by saving on the 2.5% foreign currency transaction fees typically charged by other credit card issuers);

$364 representing the potential value of points earned in the first year (36,400 Scene+ points) based on the average amount of purchases made per active account over the past 24 months, assuming an average spend of 21% of purchases in categories eligible for accelerated earn rates of 2X and 3X points;

$358 representing the value of complimentary membership in the Visa Airport Companion program which includes 6 airport lounge passes (based on « Preferred » membership valued at approximately $357 CAD/$259 USD). Based on the exchange rate in effect on May 22, 2026.

Maximum potential value after the first year = $1,254 (rounded to $1,250)

The actual value of offers, savings realized and points earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for applicable offers. Conditions apply.

1 Offer description and conditions: The 25,000 Scene+ points offer (the « offer ») applies only to new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit card accounts (the « accounts ») opened between August 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the account) subject to the conditions below. The offer may be modified, cancelled or extended at any time without notice, and it cannot be combined with any other offer.

In addition, as a Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Cardholder, you are eligible for an annual bonus of 10,000 Scene+ points if you charge at least $40,000 in eligible everyday purchases to your Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card account over the course of one year. Conditions apply; see below for more details.

Description and conditions of the 25,000 bonus Scene+ points offer: To be eligible for the 25,000 bonus Scene+ points offer (« 25,000 bonus points »), you must charge at least $2,000 in total eligible purchases to your account within the first three months following the account opening date.

Conditions for the annual 10,000 Scene+ points bonus:
As a Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit cardholder, you can earn an annual bonus of at least 10,000 Scene+ points (the « annual points bonus ») if you charge at least $40,000 in eligible purchases to your account over the course of one year (12-month period). The annual period begins on the account opening date; a new period starts again every twelve months thereafter. If you replace another Scene+-eligible credit card with the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card (i.e., it is not a new card or an additional card), the opening date of your original account will be carried over to your new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card account and your annual period under this offer will begin on the next anniversary date of your original account opening. For example, if you originally opened a Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card account on January 15, 2022 and you switch to the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card on July 15, 2025, your annual period under the 10,000 Scene+ points annual bonus offer will begin on January 15, 2026 (your next anniversary date) and a new period will start again on January 15 each year thereafter. You will earn 2,000 bonus Scene+ points for each additional $10,000 in purchases made during the same year once you have reached the $40,000 annual purchase threshold.

Eligible purchases means purchases, less refunds, returns and any other similar credits, and excludes payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, as well as card fees and other fees.

Fulfillment of the annual points bonus: Bonus points will be credited within approximately eight weeks after you become eligible for a bonus, provided the account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be credited as follows: (i) the 25,000 bonus points and the annual points bonus will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the account of the borrower who made the transaction that reached the eligible purchase threshold ($2,000, or $40,000) within the appropriate timeframe (the first three months, or the first 12 months). If an additional cardholder makes the transaction that reaches the eligible purchase threshold for the 25,000 bonus points, or the annual points bonus, the bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the primary borrower’s account. It is possible to transfer points between the Scene+ accounts of a primary borrower, a co-borrower or an additional cardholder by contacting Scene+. An account is in good standing if it is not past due, there is no over-limit, and the cardholder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement that applies to the account. All other program conditions continue to apply during the offer period.

Offer eligibility and exclusions: You cannot take advantage of the offer if you are currently a primary or secondary cardholder of a Scotiabank personal credit card or have been one in the past two years, including if you transfer your balance from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account, and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, small business credit cardholders are eligible for this offer.

Rates and fees: The annual fees are $150 for the primary card, $0 for the first additional card and $50 for each additional card thereafter (including those issued to joint account holders and additional cardholders). The preferred annual interest rates applicable to the account are as follows: 20.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions). The rates, fees, and features and benefits, which are described in the disclosure statement accompanying the application, may be changed.

Savings at Shell

Get up to 7 cents per litre in instant fuel discounts for a limited time and earn up to 3 cents per litre in Scene+ points value with an eligible Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite + card linked to a Shell Go+ Account:

Instant 3 cents per Litre Discount on Fuel Purchases (All Grades): Receive an instant 3 cents per litre discount on purchases of fuel (all grades) (“Fuel Purchases (All Grades)”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank debit card or credit card linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per Scotiabank debit card and per Scotiabank credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per payment card account. This discount is subject to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Instant 4 cents per Litre Discount on Premium Fuel: Between May 26, 2026 and June 1, 2027 (“Promotional Period”), receive an instant 4 cents per litre discount on purchases of V-Power^® gasoline, or V-Power^® diesel (“Premium Fuel Purchases”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per credit card account. This promotional offer, including the Promotional Period, may be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time without notice. These promotional offer terms are in addition to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Earn up to 3 cents per Litre in Scene+ points Value (Equivalent) on Fuel Purchases: Each time you use your linked Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points on Fuel Purchases (All Grades) at participating Shell locations in Canada, you will earn at least 1 Scene+ point per $1 spent. Plus, as a Scene+ Member you will also automatically earn 1 Scene+ point for each litre in Fuel Purchases (All Grades), and as a Shell Go+ member, automatically earn 1 additional Scene+ point for each litre in Premium Fuel Purchases, made with your linked Scotiabank credit card. This means that for every litre in fuel purchased with your linked credit card, you can earn the equivalent of up to 3 cents of redeemable Scene+ points value based on a redemption value of $10 for every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed for fuel purchases at participating Shell locations. Actual value may be lower depending on how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points. Earn and redemption limits may apply. See the Scene+ Program Terms and Conditions available at sceneplus.ca/terms-and-conditions for full details including redemption options and additional terms.

Note: Highest value of 10 cents per litre assumes a Premium Fuel Purchase made with a Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite + Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account. Actual value will vary depending on payment card used and whether or not the card is linked, fuel grade purchased, and how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points.

Additional 3¢/L at Shell (limited time)

Additional 3¢/L Fuel Discount Offer: Offer valid from October 5, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (“Promotional Period”), eligible Scotiabank credit and debit cardholders enrolled in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program who have linked an eligible Scotiabank payment card (an “Eligible Card”) to their Shell Go+ account will receive an additional instant fuel discount of 3 cents per litre on eligible fuel purchases at participating Shell-branded retail locations in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories (the “Eligible Provinces”) excluding Shell Flying J locations. Fuel purchases made outside the Eligible Provinces are not eligible for this offer.

To receive the additional fuel discount, customers must pay with their linked Eligible Card at the time of purchase.

The additional fuel discount is in addition to the fuel savings available through the Shell Fuel Benefits Program and may be combined with other eligible fuel discounts, rewards programs, and promotional fuel offers unless otherwise stated in the applicable offer terms and conditions.

The additional fuel discount is available on up to 1,000 litres of eligible fuel purchases per calendar month for each Eligible Card. The 1,000-litre limit resets at the beginning of each calendar month.

The additional fuel discount is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash, and cannot be substituted or exchanged.

Participation in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program is subject to the applicable program terms and conditions available at Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.

Shell Canada reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice.

All other applicable terms and conditions of the Shell Fuel Benefits Program, Shell Go+ and Scotiabank continue to apply.

Annual fee

Primary card$150

Additional card$0

Annual income required

Individual$60,000

Household$100,000

Conversion fees

Earning rate

3xWith the partner brand
2xGroceries
2xRestaurants
2xTransit
2xEntertainment
1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$704

2nd Year Value$397

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Airport lounge access$240

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $2,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $2,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (65+)Up to $2,000,000 / 3 days

Trip CancellationUp to $1,500

Trip InterruptionUp to $2,500

Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000

Lost BaggageUp to $1,000

Flight DelayUp to $500

Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

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Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

TD First Class Travel Card

Since May 2025, the TD First Class Travel^® Visa Infinite* Card offers 4 free visits per membership year to lounges as well as free DragonPass membership.

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Welcome offerAfter $7,500 in 6 months: Up to 160,000 points

With the TD First Class Travel^® Visa Infinite* Card, you can earn up to 160,000 TD Rewards Points^† as well as an Annual Fee rebate for the first year^†:

20,000 TD Rewards Points for the first purchase made with your card^†
140,000 TD Rewards Points when you spend $7,500 within 180 days of account opening^†
A Birthday Bonus of up to 10,000 TD Rewards Points^†

Get an annual TD Travel Credit^† of $100 when you book at Expedia^® For TD, and enjoy your time at the airport with global airport lounge access and 4 complimentary lounge visits with Visa Airport Companion Program (a value of up to $277)^†.

With the TD First Class Travel^® Visa Infinite* Card, you earn:

8 TD Rewards Points^† for every $1 you spend when you book travel through Expedia^® For TD^†
6 TD Rewards Points^† per dollar on your grocery, dining and public transit purchases
4 TD Rewards Points^† per dollar on your recurring bill payments and purchases of streaming services as well as digital games and media
2 TD Rewards Points^† per dollar on all other purchases made with your card

This card also allows you to enjoy a range of travel benefits, including an annual travel credit, complimentary airport lounge visits, and a birthday bonus that boosts your points each year^†.

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Annual fee

Primary card$139

Additional card$50

Annual income required

Individual$60,000

Household$100,000

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

6xGroceries
6xRestaurants
6xTransit
4xBills & recurring payments
4xStreaming
2xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,430

2nd Year Value$531

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Airport lounge access$160

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $2,000,000 / 21 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $2,000,000 / 21 days

Travel medical (65+)Up to $2,000,000 / 4 days

Trip CancellationUp to $1,500

Trip InterruptionUp to $5,000

Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000

Lost BaggageUp to $1,000

Flight DelayUp to $500

Hotel BurglaryUp to $2,500

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000

Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

Airport Lounges: How does the DragonPass program work for accessing airport lounges? - Dragonpass qr code

Summary of DragonPass Cards

Here is a summary of the cards discussed in this article for accessing DragonPass lounges:

	Number of annual visits	Annual Fee	Comments
Scotia Passport Visa Infinite+* Card	6	$150	Annual fees may be waived the first year during promotions
TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite Privilege* Credit Card	6	$599	Also offers unlimited access to certain Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card	6	$399	Add an authorized user ($99) and they will also get six free visits
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card	6	$599	Add an authorized user ($99) and they will also get six free visits

DragonPass Mobile App

Finally, don’t forget to download the DragonPass mobile app for iOS or DragonPass for Android. It gives you access to your digital membership card with a QR code, very convenient when traveling!

Airport Lounges: How does the DragonPass program work for accessing airport lounges? - DragonPass App

Your Free Access with Mastercard Travel Pass

For DragonPass memberships obtained via Mastercard cards, use the Mastercard Travel Experiences app on iOS or on Google Play.

You can view all accessible airports on this Mastercard Travel Pass page.

In the app, enter your credit card number to validate your access. Once at the lounge connected to Mastercard Travel Experiences / DragonPass, show the person at the entrance the QR code that appears.

Your Free Access with Visa Airport Companion

For DragonPass memberships obtained via Visa cards, the Visa Airport Companion app is available on iOS or on Google Play.

You can view all accessible airports on this Visa Airport Companion page.

In the app, enter your credit card number to validate your access. Once at the lounge connected to Visa Airport Companion / DragonPass, show the person at the entrance the QR code that appears.

Access to Airport Restaurants

A lounge visit can also be exchanged for a credit at a restaurant associated with DragonPass, as in the Priority Pass program. However, the list of restaurants linked to DragonPass is much less extensive than that of Priority Pass.

Most are located in Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo (Haneda), Boston, San Francisco and New York (JFK).

In the meantime, you can enjoy discounts of up to 20% or offers at many airport restaurants.

A few additional details:

Lounge stay duration: most lounges limit visit time, often to 2 hours. Once this time has elapsed, you must re-register at reception, subject to availability. Each lounge sets its own rules, so check the maximum duration in the app before entering.
Minimum age and children: you must be 18 years old to hold a DragonPass membership. Children can still enjoy the lounges: they enter as guests, and the cardholder must be present. Each entry, including children, counts as one visit.
Lounge pre-booking: for some lounges, you can reserve your spot in advance in the app, for yourself and up to 5 people. Pre-booking fees may apply per person. Any cancellation must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled time to be refunded.

Conclusion

It’s always pleasant to spend time in a lounge rather than in the hectic atmosphere of the airport. We regularly take advantage of this benefit when traveling. To go further, check out our guide to access VIP airport lounges for free and subscribe to our newsletter to follow the best points strategies every week.

Which Card to Choose for Your Travel?

If you travel regularly, choosing the right card makes all the difference for travel insurance, points accumulation, lounge access or conversion fees. Use our credit card comparison tool to filter among 200+ Canadian offers according to your needs, or directly consult our top travel credit cards, updated every month. Our favorite for travelers with DragonPass lounge access: the National Bank World Elite Mastercard, with its $150 annual credit.

The TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card also grants DragonPass lounge access, on top of its TD Rewards points welcome offer.

DragonPass – Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a DragonPass membership cost?

According to the DragonPass website (checked October 26, 2026, prices shown in dollars), direct membership comes in three plans: Solo Travel at $79 per year (2 passes), Better Travel at $309 per year (8 passes, shareable with one guest) and Travel Together at $449 per year (12 passes, shareable with up to 5 guests).

How much does an additional visit cost with a credit card?

Beyond the free visits included with your card, each entry costs $32 USD per person via Visa Airport Companion or Mastercard Travel Pass (as of June 2026). This amount is charged to the card linked to your membership.

Which card offers the most free DragonPass visits in Canada?

The Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card is the most generous, with 10 free visits per membership year. Next are Visa Infinite Privilege cards (TD Aeroplan, BMO eclipse, RBC Avion) and the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite+ Card, with 6 visits each.

Do DragonPass visits accumulate from one year to the next?

No. Unused free visits do not carry over. On each membership anniversary date, your counter resets to its number of free visits.

Does a child count as a visit?

Yes. One visit = one person entering, based on the minimum age set by each lounge. If your family has more people than the number of free visits available, additional entries are charged at US$32 per person.

Do I need to register before accessing a lounge?

Yes. You must first register your eligible card on Visa Airport Companion (Visa cards) or Mastercard Travel Pass (Mastercard cards) to activate your membership. Then, present the QR code from the app at the lounge entrance.

What’s the difference between DragonPass and Priority Pass?

They are two competing lounge networks. In Canada, DragonPass is accessible via Visa cards (Visa Airport Companion) and Mastercard (Mastercard Travel Pass), while Priority Pass is mainly offered with certain American Express cards. Both networks provide access to Plaza Premium lounges.

Which Mastercard cards give DragonPass access?

World and World Elite Mastercard cards, such as the National Bank World Elite Mastercard, include free DragonPass membership through Mastercard Travel Pass, but every visit is paid (US$32 per person as of June 2026). Some cards add free visits: 4 per year with the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard or the ATB World Elite Mastercard, and 2 per year with the BMO Ascend World Elite Business Mastercard (issuers, October 26, 2026).

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These points can be redeemed against any travel purchase at a rate of 1,000 points = $10 (flights, hotels, all-inclusives and even Airbnb), or as cash back with Scene+ at the same rate.

The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card also offers:

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Excellent insurance for your travels and purchases
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$250 in travel rewards (25,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite +* Cardholders who charge $2,000 in purchases to their account within the first three (3) months;

$100 in travel rewards (10,000 bonus Scene+ points) for cardholders who charge $40,000 in purchases to their account;

$50 in savings from the annual fee waiver on the first additional card for new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit card account holders;

Maximum potential value after the first year = $1,254 (rounded to $1,250)

The actual value of offers, savings realized and points earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for applicable offers. Conditions apply.

Savings at Shell

Instant 3 cents per Litre Discount on Fuel Purchases (All Grades): Receive an instant 3 cents per litre discount on purchases of fuel (all grades) (“Fuel Purchases (All Grades)”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank debit card or credit card linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per Scotiabank debit card and per Scotiabank credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per payment card account. This discount is subject to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Instant 4 cents per Litre Discount on Premium Fuel: Between May 26, 2026 and June 1, 2027 (“Promotional Period”), receive an instant 4 cents per litre discount on purchases of V-Power^® gasoline, or V-Power^® diesel (“Premium Fuel Purchases”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per credit card account. This promotional offer, including the Promotional Period, may be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time without notice. These promotional offer terms are in addition to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Earn up to 3 cents per Litre in Scene+ points Value (Equivalent) on Fuel Purchases: Each time you use your linked Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points on Fuel Purchases (All Grades) at participating Shell locations in Canada, you will earn at least 1 Scene+ point per $1 spent. Plus, as a Scene+ Member you will also automatically earn 1 Scene+ point for each litre in Fuel Purchases (All Grades), and as a Shell Go+ member, automatically earn 1 additional Scene+ point for each litre in Premium Fuel Purchases, made with your linked Scotiabank credit card. This means that for every litre in fuel purchased with your linked credit card, you can earn the equivalent of up to 3 cents of redeemable Scene+ points value based on a redemption value of $10 for every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed for fuel purchases at participating Shell locations. Actual value may be lower depending on how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points. Earn and redemption limits may apply. See the Scene+ Program Terms and Conditions available at sceneplus.ca/terms-and-conditions for full details including redemption options and additional terms.

Additional 3¢/L at Shell (limited time)

To receive the additional fuel discount, customers must pay with their linked Eligible Card at the time of purchase.

The additional fuel discount is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash, and cannot be substituted or exchanged.

Participation in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program is subject to the applicable program terms and conditions available at Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.

Shell Canada reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice.

All other applicable terms and conditions of the Shell Fuel Benefits Program, Shell Go+ and Scotiabank continue to apply.

Annual fee

Primary card$150

Additional card$0

Annual income required

Individual$60,000

Household$100,000

Conversion fees

Earning rate

3xWith the partner brand
2xGroceries
2xRestaurants
2xTransit
2xEntertainment
1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$704

2nd Year Value$397

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Airport lounge access$240

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $2,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $2,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (65+)Up to $2,000,000 / 3 days

Trip CancellationUp to $1,500

Trip InterruptionUp to $2,500

Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000

Lost BaggageUp to $1,000

Flight DelayUp to $500

Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

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Keep an eye out: lounge access often comes with a limited-time welcome offer card. See which credit card offers are ending soon before they disappear.

How Does the DragonPass Program Work?

DragonPass is one of the world’s largest airport lounge networks, with more than 1,400 airport lounges, according to DragonPass (checked October 26, 2026).

In Canada, DragonPass’s official list (dragonpass.com, checked October 26, 2026) has 9 airports. Halifax (YHZ) is not on it:

Calgary (YYC)
Edmonton (YEG)
Montreal-Trudeau (YUL)
Ottawa (YOW)
Quebec City (YQB)
Toronto Billy Bishop (YTZ)
Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
Vancouver (YVR)
Winnipeg (YWG)

For example, at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, DragonPass lists four lounges (checked October 26, 2026; confirm in the app before you go, as the list changes):

Aspire AMEX Lounge (domestic zone): between Gates 1 and 2, for flights within Canada;
Air France-KLM Lounge (international zone): near Gate 57, but reserved for eligible Air France and KLM customers from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.;
Desjardins Odyssey Lounge (transborder zone): near Gate 76, for flights to the United States;
Aspire lounge near Gate 52 (international zone): Aspire and Priority Pass now present it as the National Bank Lounge, temporary during its renovation, with a 2-hour stay and reduced capacity.

DragonPass Program Membership Levels

According to the DragonPass website (checked October 26, 2026, prices shown in dollars), there are three direct membership plans for the DragonPass program:

Solo Travel ($79 per year): 2 passes per year;
Better Travel ($309 per year): 8 passes per year, usable for lounge access, airport dining credit or Fast Track, and shareable with one guest;
Travel Together ($449 per year): 12 passes per year, shareable with up to 5 guests.

Accessing airport lounges is useful for frequent travelers who don’t necessarily have status with their airline but want to relax before their flight.

It is therefore possible to subscribe directly to DragonPass.

However, we recommend that less frequent travelers check out the free offers available with credit cards!

DragonPass Membership Offered by Cards

Beyond the “official” DragonPass membership levels, there are “unofficial” levels offered by credit cards.

Registration site for Mastercard cards with Mastercard Travel Pass
Registration site for Visa cards with Visa Airport Companion

Note that some DragonPass lounges may not be accessible with Mastercard Travel Pass and Visa Airport Companion.

Other cards offer the membership AND a few free visits. Here they are.

DragonPass and Mastercard Cards

Mastercard offers free DragonPass membership to World and World Elite cardholders such as the National Bank World Elite Mastercard. However, you must pay for each entry.

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Credit card	Annual fee	Welcome offer
ExclusiveBMO Ascend^™ World Elite^®* Mastercard^®* Apply NowCompare	Annual feeFirst Year Annual Fee Rebate$150 $0First Year Annual Fee Rebate	Welcome offerAfter $20,000 in 12 months Up to 115,000 pointsEnds Dec 7, 2026 After $20,000 in 12 months	Apply NowCompare
ExclusiveNational Bank World Elite^® Mastercard^® Apply NowCompare	Annual feeFirst Year Annual Fee Rebate$150 $0First Year Annual Fee Rebate	Welcome offer$150 annual fee rebated First Year Annual Fee RebateEnds Nov 4, 2026 $150 annual fee rebated	Apply NowCompare

DragonPass and Visa Cards

Eligible Visa cards must be registered via the DragonPass / Visa Airport Companion site.

Free visits are then granted per membership year.

One free visit = one person (adult or child, depending on the lounge’s minimum age) who enters for free.

If the number of people exceeds the number of free visits on the card, you must pay. So, if the card provides 4 free visits and you are a family of 5, the fifth person costs $32 USD.

Visa Infinite Privilege Cards

As for the Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card, it offers you 10 free visits per membership year as well as free DragonPass membership.

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Credit card	Annual fee	Welcome offer
TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite Privilege* Credit Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$599	Welcome offerAfter $24,000 in 12 months Up to 100,000 points After $24,000 in 12 months	Apply NowCompare
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$599	Welcome offerAfter $75,000 in 12 months Up to 200,000 pointsEnds Oct 31, 2026 After $75,000 in 12 months	Apply NowCompare
Desjardins Odyssey Visa Infinite Privilege Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$395	Welcome offer No current welcome offer	Apply NowCompare
CIBC Aventura^® Visa Infinite Privilege* card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$499	Welcome offerAfter $6,000 in 4 months Up to 80,000 points After $6,000 in 4 months	Apply NowCompare
CIBC^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$599	Welcome offerAfter $25,000 in 12 months Up to 100,000 points After $25,000 in 12 months	Apply NowCompare
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$399	Welcome offerAfter $5,000 in 6 months Up to 100,000 pointsEnds Nov 25, 2026 After $5,000 in 6 months	Apply NowCompare

Scotia Passport Visa Infinite+* Card

With the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite+* Card, you receive free DragonPass membership as well as 6 free passes per year to airport lounges.

This is actually a card we recommend if you travel internationally: with it, you pay no conversion fees on foreign currency transactions.

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Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite +* Card

Scotiabank Scene+

Annual fee: $150
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$350Total$350Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.: $350
Welcome offerAfter $2,000 in 3 months: Up to 35,000 points; Ends Nov 1, 2026

These points can be redeemed against any travel purchase at a rate of 1,000 points = $10 (flights, hotels, all-inclusives and even Airbnb), or as cash back with Scene+ at the same rate.

The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card also offers:

No fees for foreign currency transactions
6 complimentary airport VIP lounge passes
Excellent insurance for your travels and purchases
Visa Infinite* Concierge Services

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$250 in travel rewards (25,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite +* Cardholders who charge $2,000 in purchases to their account within the first three (3) months;

$100 in travel rewards (10,000 bonus Scene+ points) for cardholders who charge $40,000 in purchases to their account;

$50 in savings from the annual fee waiver on the first additional card for new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit card account holders;

Maximum potential value after the first year = $1,254 (rounded to $1,250)

The actual value of offers, savings realized and points earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for applicable offers. Conditions apply.

Savings at Shell

Instant 3 cents per Litre Discount on Fuel Purchases (All Grades): Receive an instant 3 cents per litre discount on purchases of fuel (all grades) (“Fuel Purchases (All Grades)”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank debit card or credit card linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per Scotiabank debit card and per Scotiabank credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per payment card account. This discount is subject to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Instant 4 cents per Litre Discount on Premium Fuel: Between May 26, 2026 and June 1, 2027 (“Promotional Period”), receive an instant 4 cents per litre discount on purchases of V-Power^® gasoline, or V-Power^® diesel (“Premium Fuel Purchases”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per credit card account. This promotional offer, including the Promotional Period, may be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time without notice. These promotional offer terms are in addition to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Earn up to 3 cents per Litre in Scene+ points Value (Equivalent) on Fuel Purchases: Each time you use your linked Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points on Fuel Purchases (All Grades) at participating Shell locations in Canada, you will earn at least 1 Scene+ point per $1 spent. Plus, as a Scene+ Member you will also automatically earn 1 Scene+ point for each litre in Fuel Purchases (All Grades), and as a Shell Go+ member, automatically earn 1 additional Scene+ point for each litre in Premium Fuel Purchases, made with your linked Scotiabank credit card. This means that for every litre in fuel purchased with your linked credit card, you can earn the equivalent of up to 3 cents of redeemable Scene+ points value based on a redemption value of $10 for every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed for fuel purchases at participating Shell locations. Actual value may be lower depending on how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points. Earn and redemption limits may apply. See the Scene+ Program Terms and Conditions available at sceneplus.ca/terms-and-conditions for full details including redemption options and additional terms.

Additional 3¢/L at Shell (limited time)

To receive the additional fuel discount, customers must pay with their linked Eligible Card at the time of purchase.

The additional fuel discount is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash, and cannot be substituted or exchanged.

Participation in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program is subject to the applicable program terms and conditions available at Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.

Shell Canada reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice.

All other applicable terms and conditions of the Shell Fuel Benefits Program, Shell Go+ and Scotiabank continue to apply.

Annual fee

Primary card$150

Additional card$0

Annual income required

Individual$60,000

Household$100,000

Conversion fees

Earning rate

3xWith the partner brand
2xGroceries
2xRestaurants
2xTransit
2xEntertainment
1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$704

2nd Year Value$397

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Airport lounge access$240

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $2,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $2,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (65+)Up to $2,000,000 / 3 days

Trip CancellationUp to $1,500

Trip InterruptionUp to $2,500

Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000

Lost BaggageUp to $1,000

Flight DelayUp to $500

Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

TD First Class Travel Card

Since May 2025, the TD First Class Travel^® Visa Infinite* Card offers 4 free visits per membership year to lounges as well as free DragonPass membership.

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TD First Class Travel^® Visa Infinite* Card

TD TD Rewards First-Year Annual Fee Rebate

Annual feeNo annual fee the first year: $0 $139
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$800Annual fee rebated$139Total$939Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.: $939
Welcome offerAfter $7,500 in 6 months: Up to 160,000 points

With the TD First Class Travel^® Visa Infinite* Card, you can earn up to 160,000 TD Rewards Points^† as well as an Annual Fee rebate for the first year^†:

20,000 TD Rewards Points for the first purchase made with your card^†
140,000 TD Rewards Points when you spend $7,500 within 180 days of account opening^†
A Birthday Bonus of up to 10,000 TD Rewards Points^†

With the TD First Class Travel^® Visa Infinite* Card, you earn:

8 TD Rewards Points^† for every $1 you spend when you book travel through Expedia^® For TD^†
6 TD Rewards Points^† per dollar on your grocery, dining and public transit purchases
4 TD Rewards Points^† per dollar on your recurring bill payments and purchases of streaming services as well as digital games and media
2 TD Rewards Points^† per dollar on all other purchases made with your card

This card also allows you to enjoy a range of travel benefits, including an annual travel credit, complimentary airport lounge visits, and a birthday bonus that boosts your points each year^†.

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Annual fee

Primary card$139

Additional card$50

Annual income required

Individual$60,000

Household$100,000

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

6xGroceries
6xRestaurants
6xTransit
4xBills & recurring payments
4xStreaming
2xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,430

2nd Year Value$531

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Airport lounge access$160

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $2,000,000 / 21 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $2,000,000 / 21 days

Travel medical (65+)Up to $2,000,000 / 4 days

Trip CancellationUp to $1,500

Trip InterruptionUp to $5,000

Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000

Lost BaggageUp to $1,000

Flight DelayUp to $500

Hotel BurglaryUp to $2,500

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000

Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

Summary of DragonPass Cards

Here is a summary of the cards discussed in this article for accessing DragonPass lounges:

	Number of annual visits	Annual Fee	Comments
Scotia Passport Visa Infinite+* Card	6	$150	Annual fees may be waived the first year during promotions
TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite Privilege* Credit Card	6	$599	Also offers unlimited access to certain Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card	6	$399	Add an authorized user ($99) and they will also get six free visits
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card	6	$599	Add an authorized user ($99) and they will also get six free visits

DragonPass Mobile App

Finally, don’t forget to download the DragonPass mobile app for iOS or DragonPass for Android. It gives you access to your digital membership card with a QR code, very convenient when traveling!

Your Free Access with Mastercard Travel Pass

For DragonPass memberships obtained via Mastercard cards, use the Mastercard Travel Experiences app on iOS or on Google Play.

You can view all accessible airports on this Mastercard Travel Pass page.

Your Free Access with Visa Airport Companion

For DragonPass memberships obtained via Visa cards, the Visa Airport Companion app is available on iOS or on Google Play.

You can view all accessible airports on this Visa Airport Companion page.

In the app, enter your credit card number to validate your access. Once at the lounge connected to Visa Airport Companion / DragonPass, show the person at the entrance the QR code that appears.

Access to Airport Restaurants

Most are located in Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo (Haneda), Boston, San Francisco and New York (JFK).

In the meantime, you can enjoy discounts of up to 20% or offers at many airport restaurants.

A few additional details:

Lounge stay duration: most lounges limit visit time, often to 2 hours. Once this time has elapsed, you must re-register at reception, subject to availability. Each lounge sets its own rules, so check the maximum duration in the app before entering.
Minimum age and children: you must be 18 years old to hold a DragonPass membership. Children can still enjoy the lounges: they enter as guests, and the cardholder must be present. Each entry, including children, counts as one visit.
Lounge pre-booking: for some lounges, you can reserve your spot in advance in the app, for yourself and up to 5 people. Pre-booking fees may apply per person. Any cancellation must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled time to be refunded.

Conclusion

Which Card to Choose for Your Travel?

The TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card also grants DragonPass lounge access, on top of its TD Rewards points welcome offer.

DragonPass – Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a DragonPass membership cost?

How much does an additional visit cost with a credit card?

Which card offers the most free DragonPass visits in Canada?

Do DragonPass visits accumulate from one year to the next?

No. Unused free visits do not carry over. On each membership anniversary date, your counter resets to its number of free visits.