Obtain complimentary meals at airports: Which credit cards provide access to Priority Pass dining establishments?

Obtain complimentary meals at airports: Which credit cards provide access to Priority Pass dining establishments?

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Title: Score a Free Meal Before Your Flight with These Credit Cards and Priority Pass Restaurants

Airport lounges are a fantastic perk that some credit cards offer, providing comfy seating, food, and drinks before your flight. But not all lounges are created equal, and sometimes, the food offerings are as disappointing as a pack of Oreos.

To avoid paying a small fortune for a meal at the airport, check out these lesser-known credit card benefits that offer visits to Priority Pass restaurants – yes, free food before your flight! Here's a lowdown on a few credit cards that give you access to these culinary oasis-es.

Priority Pass Lounges vs. Restaurants

When you think of Priority Pass, you probably envision a cozy lounge where you can unwind before your flight, all while sipping on Wi-Fi and something tasty. That's true, but there's more to discover. Priority Pass also partners with restaurants at more than 20 U.S. airports, where your membership card gets you a free meal. And, you know what? Your guest can enjoy their own credit for a free meal too.

And it doesn't stop at restaurants; you can also score perks like an hour in a private room at select Minute Suite locations, use of a game station at select Gameway locations, and select treatments at participating Be Relax Spa locations. Tempted? Let's see which credit cards can score you these benefits.

Where are Priority Pass Restaurants Located?

Unfortunately, not every airport with a Priority Pass lounge boasts a Priority Pass restaurant. But, there are participating restaurants at the following U.S. airports:

1. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
2. Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)
3. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
4. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
5. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
6. Denver International Airport (DEN)
7. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
8. Dulles International Airport (IAD)
9. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
10. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
11. Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
12. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
13. Miami International Airport (MIA)
14. Nashville International Airport (BNA)
15. Portland International Airport (PDX)
16. Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
17. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
18. San Diego International Airport (SAN)
19. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
20. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
21. St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
22. Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)
23. Tampa International Airport (TPA)
24. Tucson International Airport (TUS)

How Much is the Priority Pass Restaurant Benefit Worth?

The amount of free food and drinks depends on the rules set by each restaurant. Let's take a look at two example restaurants:

1. The Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar at IAH offers a maximum of $28 per person in free food and drinks. This credit isn't valid for to-go orders, and you can only register one guest.
2. The Corona Beach House at MIA, however, offers a credit of $30 per person and doesn't limit the number of guests you can register during your visit. However, the automatic gratuity is an 18% tip.

Credit Cards That Provide Access to Priority Pass Restaurants

These are the credit cards that currently offer visits to Priority Pass restaurants in the United States:

1. Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite*
2. Chase Sapphire Reserve® (the restaurant portion of this perk will end June 30, 2024)
3. Citi Prestige® Card* (the card is not accepting new applications)
4. J.P. Morgan Reserve Card* (the restaurant portion of this perk ends June 30,)
5. The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card* (the restaurant portion of this perk ends June 30)
6. UBS Visa Infinite Card*

TLC: If you are reading this text, it's important to note that while some of these cards no longer have the Priority Pass benefit, they may still be valuable for other reasons. Always research your options thoroughly before applying for a new credit card.

Now, go ahead and delight in a tasty meal before your flight, all thanks to that hidden credit card benefit!

*The information for the Bank of America Premium Elite Rewards, Citi Prestige, J.P. Morgan Reserve, and The Ritz-Carlton credit cards have been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

1. Priority Pass' partnership with restaurants allows credit card holders to enjoy a free meal at select airports before their flight, with each card's specific credit limit set by the restaurant.
2. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card offers access to Priority Pass restaurants, though the restaurant benefit portion of this perk will end on June 30, 2024.
3. To score a free meal before your flight, consider the Citi Prestige® Card, which grants access to Priority Pass restaurants, although the card is not accepting new applications at the moment.
4. The J.P. Morgan Reserve Card and The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card also provide access to Priority Pass restaurants, with the former's restaurant benefit ending on June 30 and the latter's ending on the same date as well.
5. In addition to visiting lounges, certain credit cards such as the Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite and the UBS Visa Infinite Card offer access to Priority Pass restaurants, providing ways for travelers to enjoy food-and-drink perks during their travels.

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