This Airport Experiences Membership is a Life Changer for Aussie Travellers

Some folks say the journey is more important than the destination, but most travellers would beg to differ. Indeed, who wouldn’t rather be at an exotic resort or vibrant city than at a busy airport or on a packed plane, surrounded by strangers?

The truth is a great journey begins long before you step foot on the aircraft, and having access to a world of choices at your fingertips can make all the difference. With Priority Pass, the world’s leading airport lounge and travel experiences provider, you get precisely that. The unique offering grants you access to over 1,700 airport lounges and travel experiences globally, encompassing everything from dining and drinks to spa and sleep pods. It’s a veritable game changer—scratch that, life changer—for frequent travellers who want to turn waiting time at the airport into an opportunity for relaxation, rejuvenation, and indulgence.

Available for purchase online, Priority Pass is often also provided as a benefit by various credit cards in Australia. Check to see whether you have Priority Pass as a benefit through your payment card provider or join as a member online.

What is Priority Pass?

The world’s leading airport experiences programme, Priority Pass provides access to a vast network of airport lounges and travel experiences across 725 airports in 145 countries. More readily available in places like Australia and Asia Pacific than ever before—including popular destinations like Singapore, Thailand, China, Indonesia, and Malaysia—the programme has been fast-tracking its approach toward holistic well-being in recent years. This decision was based on a global research study, where 76 per cent of participants reported that they believed that switching off from everyday life could benefit their overall well-being during travel.

As a result, Priority Pass doesn’t just include standard airport lounge experiences but also quiet zones, exercise facilities, sleeping pods, and privacy rooms. That’s in addition to the dining, retail, and spa treatments that are already synonymous with the programme. Priority Pass Members can also access the WithU app that features on-demand audio workouts and tailored yoga routines (complete with offline capabilities) to keep users mentally and physically healthy, no matter how long their travel time.

Select Priority Pass Airport Lounges and Travel Experiences in Australia and Asia Pacific

When purchasing directly from the Priority Pass website, you may choose from three different membership tiers based primarily on the frequency of your travel. The standard tier is quite affordable, though it also requires an additional fee when you (plus a guest) want to visit an airport lounge. Consider it a small price to pay to reap all those exclusive travel benefits. Alternatively, check with your payment card provider to see whether Priority Pass is included as a benefit. Here’s a quick look at select airport lounges and travel experiences in the Priority Pass network.

Kyra Lounge, Hong Kong International Airport, Terminal 1

Take a five-minute walk (more or less) from passport control and you arrive at Kyra Lounge in Terminal 1, which was newly opened in July 2024. The space centres around a striking central bar made of reclaimed typhoon-damaged wood, providing a touch of regional character while driving home a sustainable ethos. Combine that with panoramic mountain views, a tranquil relaxation zone, premium local and international food and beverage options, and other unique features, and you’ve just found the perfect reason to arrive extra early for your flight.

Capsule Transit, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Terminal 1 and 2

Capsule Transit is a prime example of the increasing focus on holistic well-being during travel. Designed for those seeking rest, it offers over 250 sleep pods across three outlets at Terminal 1 and 2. There’s also a stylish new airport lounge, Capsule Transit MAX at Terminal 2, with plant-based dining options and wellness amenities, including a gym and steam bath. Yes, please!

Pope Joan Cafe, Melbourne Airport, T1 Qantas Domestic Terminal

Some quality food and drink can go a long way when you’re stuck at the airport, and Pope Joan heeds the call. This relaxing cafe delivers palpable charm and intimacy along with tasty food and cocktails. Try the Pope’s Bloody Mary and prepare to go, “Ahhhhh.”

Osaka Airport Winery, Osaka Itami International, Central Block

Welcome to the world’s first in-airport winery, located in the heart of Japan’s Osaka Itami International. Learn about the winemaking process before helping yourself to unlimited fresh house wine paired with a menu of delicious Southern Italian cuisine. You can also purchase bottles to go, which will be carefully packaged with bagging tags and boarding pass labels that indicate the provenance. Choose from an epic selection of over 12,000 bottles.

We’re merely scratching the surface in terms of premium airport lounges and experiences available to Priority Pass Members. In addition to the places mentioned above, travelling Aussies should definitely check out the following:

• The House by Aspire, Sydney Airport
• Strata Lounge Auckland Airport
• Comfort Zone, Beijing Capital International Airport
• TranSpa, Singapore Changi Airport

Sign Up for Priority Pass and Change the Way You Travel

A gateway to better travel, Priority Pass is available to purchase online and is also provided as a benefit by various credit cards in Australia. Download the Priority Pass App for information on the full suite of airport lounges and travel experiences in Asia Pacific and globally or check with your payment card provider to see whether Priority Pass is already included as a benefit.