How to Access Airport Lounges for Free (The Easiest Way)

Travel Hacks | Tips to Access Airport Lounges for Free

There are several strategies you can apply to access airport lounges for free without flying business class. Some of these strategies require pro-grade knowledge on frequent flyer programs and a lot of research or hassle. I have a podcast outlining some of them here: Accessing Airport Lounges for Free

However, the easiest and possibly the best way to access airport lounges for free is by having a credit card that gives you free lounge access as a perk. These travel credit cards come with a plethora of other travel benefits and features that are worth a lot more than the annual fee you pay. For example, things like free travel insurance, free concierge service, zero foreign currency transaction fee, and many more are available.

Here are my top 4 Canadian travel credit cards that provide easy airport lounge access without you setting foot on a business-class flight. All these cards have an annual fee of less than $150.

Sure, there are many other cards that provide lounge access, but I set them aside because they tend to charge a lot more than $150 annually.

Canadian Credit Card Options (Annual Fee ≤ $150):

- BMO World Elite MasterCard: 4 free lounge visits via Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass.

- CIBC Aventura Gold Visa & CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite: 4 free lounge visits via Visa Airport Companion - Program.

- Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite: 6 free lounge visits via Visa Airport Companion Program and offers no foreign transaction fees.

If you are reading this article from other parts of the globe, look for a similar credit card in your country that fits your needs. It is highly likely that you will find travel credit cards that give you free lounge access in your own country as well.