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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 traveling
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
DragonPass - Mastercard
Mastercard offersfree 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.
| 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.
| Cards | Free access |
|
Visa Infinite Privilege credit cards For example:
|
6 |
| Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite* Card | 6 |
| 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.
| Cards | Free access |
|
Unlimited, for the Holder + 1 guest |
|
|
American Express® Gold Rewards 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.
| Cards | Free access |
|
American Express Platinum Card and American Express Business Platinum Card |
Unlimited, for the Holder + 1 guest |
| Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card | 10 |
| Scotiabank Visa Infinite* PassportTM* Card | 6 |
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.
| 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 With a purchase via Loungebuddy |
| Bermuda – BDA | Primeclass Lounge (2) | Priority Pass DragonPass |
| Costa Rica – SJO | VIP Lounge Costa Rica VIP Santamaria LAC Credomactic |
Priority Pass (Costa Rica and Santamaria only) DragonPass (BAC Credomatic only) |
| Cuba | None | |
| Curaçao – CUR | VIP Lounge |
Priority Pass 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 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
| City and airport code | Lounge | Network that provides access |
| Fort Lauderdale – FLL | Centurion Studio – Escape Lounges |
American Express 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 With a purchase via Loungebuddy |
Mexico
| 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 |
Header photo credit: Marjorie-D.-Lafond, author at Milesopedia, Moon Palace Beach, Jamaica
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