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How to get access to VIP Airport Lounges in Sun Destinations

To the point Here are the airport lounges in Sun destinations that are accessible with a Canadian credit card.

To start or end a trip on a high note, nothing beats the joy of lounging quietly in an airport lounge, with unlimited food and drinks!

How to access airport lounges when travelling

Please note that it is always a good idea to check the conditions of access before travelling, as they can change without notice.

In addition, even with the required access, entry may be denied because the lounge is full or because it favors certain types of passengers.

Different airport lounge networks may or may not provide access to certain lounges, depending on their agreements. The largest networks that provide access to airport lounges with credit cards are:

  • DragonPass
  • Priority Pass
  • Plaza Premium Lounges

Different ways to access an airport lounge

DragonPass - Mastercard

Mastercard offers free membership to the DragonPass network to World and World Elite credit card holders. However, you have to pay for each access.

When all the free passes are used, the cardholder can still enter the lounges by paying $32USD per entry.

Before the trip, it is mandatory to register on the Mastercard Travel Pass website.

Credit Cards Free access

World and World Elite cards

For example:

None.

Gives free subscription to the network only.

Must pay $32USD per entry

BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard 4
BMO World Elite Business Mastercard 2

DragonPass - Visa Cards

Visa offers free membership to the DragonPass network to selected credit cardholders only.

When all the free passes are used, the cardholder can still enter the lounges by paying $32USD per entry.

You must register on the Airport Companion Visa website.

Credit Cards Free access

Visa Infinite Privilege credit cards

For example:

6

Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite* Card 6

CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite* Card

CIBC Aventura® Gold Visa Card

4

Priority Pass

Priority Pass is available with cards linked to American Express.

The traveler only has to show his or her credit card at the entrance of the lounge.

Credit Cards Free access

American Express Platinum Card

American Express Business Platinum Card

Unlimited, for the Holder + 1 guest

American Express® Gold Rewards Card

 

American Express® Aeroplan® Reserve Card

None.

Gives free subscription to the network only. Must pay $32USD per entry

Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card

10

 

Plaza Premium Lounges

Plaza Premium is available with select American Express and Scotiabank linked cards.

Eligible credit cards must be presented at the entrance to the show.

LoungeBuddy

LoungeBuddy is a free travel app that easily locates airport lounges that you may or may not have access to.

Even if you don’t have a card that gives you a subscription or free visits, you can buy access directly in the application.

The only requirement is that you make payment with any American Express credit card only.

Accessible airport lounges from the South

Caribbean Region

There may be other VIP lounges available at the airports named here. But the lounges in the table below are the only ones where travelers can access them with their credit card.

Here are the airport VIP lounges available in the Caribbean with specific credit cards:

Country and airport code Lounge Network that provides access
Antigua – ANU Executive Lounge Priority Pass
Aruba – AUA VIP Lounge (2) Priority Pass
Bahamas – NAS The Lignum Club at LPIA
Graycliff Divans
Priority Pass
Barbados – BGI Airlines Executive Lounge Priority Pass
DragonPass
With a purchase via Loungebuddy
Bermuda – BDA Primeclass Lounge (2) Priority Pass
DragonPass
Costa Rica – SJO VIP Lounge Costa Rica
VIP Santamaria
Priority Pass
Cuba None
Curaçao – CUR VIP Lounge Priority Pass
Plaza Premium Lounges
DragonPass
With a purchase via Loungebuddy
Guadalupe – PTP Bessie Coleman VIP Lounge Priority Pass
Jamaica – KIN Club Kingston Lounge PriorityPass
DragonPass
Jamaica – MBJ Club Mobay and Club Kingston Priority Pass
DragonPass
Martinique – FDF None
Puerto Rico – SJU The Lounge San Juan (Terminal A and C) Priority Pass
Dominican Republic – SDQ Sala Caribe
Copa Club
Priority Pass
Dominican Republic – POP Sala Ambar
Sala Larimar
Priority Pass
DragonPass
With a purchase via Loungebuddy
Dominican Republic – PUJ VIP Lounge Terminal A
VIP Lounge Terminal B
Priority Pass
DragonPass
Dominican Republic – AZS Sala Jade Priority Pass
DragonPass
Saint Lucia – UVF Iyanola Executive Lounge Priority Pass
DragonPass
St. Maarten – SXM None
Turks and Caicos Islands – PLS None

Floride

Here are the airport VIP lounges available in Florida with specific credit cards:

City and airport code Lounge Network that provides access
Fort Lauderdale – FLL Centurion Studio – Escape Lounges American Express Platinum Card
American Express Business Platinum Card
With a purchase via Loungebuddy
Fort Myers – RWS None
Orlando – MCO The Club MCO (Terminal A and B)

Priority Pass

With a purchase via Loungebuddy

Orlando – MCO Plaza Premium Lounge Terminal C DragonPass
Plaza Premium Lounges
Miami – MIA The Centurion Lounge American Express Platinum Card
American Express Business Platinum Card
Miami – MIA

Turkish Airlines Lounge

Club America F

Priority Pass
Tampa – TPA None
West Palm Beach – PBI Centurion Studio – Escape Lounges American Express Platinum Card
American Express Business Platinum Card
With a purchase via Loungebuddy

Mexico

Here are the airport VIP lounges available in Mexico with specific credit cards:

City and airport code Lounge Network that provides access
Acapulco – ACA Oma Premium Lounge Priority Pass
Cancun – CUN

The Lounge by Global Lounge Network

The Lounge

The Lounge in Partnership with Air Transat

All with Priority Pass
Cancun – CUN Mera Business Lounge (4) DragonPass (4)
With a purchase via Loungebuddy (2)
Cozumel – CZM Caral VIP Lounge Priority Pass
Merida – MID None
Mexico City – MEX The Centurion Lounge American Express Platinum Card
American Express Business Platinum Card
Mexico City – MEX VIPort Lounge (2)
The Grand Lounge Elite
The Lounge Mexico by Global Lounge Network
Lounge 19
Terraza by The Grand Lounge Elite
Aeromexico – Ciudad de Mexico Premier Lounge (2)
Aeromar Exhibition

 

All with Priority Pass

 

 

Puerto Vallarta – PVR None
Veracruz – VER Cara VIP Lounge Priority Pass
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Caroline Tremblay
I'm Caroline, a loyalty program specialist! I use my points to travel more often and at a lower price with my spouse and our two children. I'm passionate about writing about the latest rewards news and how to put more points in your pocket.

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