Airport Lounge Entry Methods and Card Schemes

Priority Pass

We accept Priorty Pass cards at all Aspire Lounges.

All Priority Pass memberships differ, and therefore, for specific enquiries such as how many guests you can take into the lounge, through to the cost of entry, please contact Priority Pass directly on +44 (0) 20 8680 1338

DragonPass

We accept DragonPass cards or members at all Aspire Lounges excluding Club Aspire Lounges at Heathrow.

Diners Club

We accept eligible Diners Club account holders at our Aspire Lounges in the UK and many in Europe.

Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to pre-book into one of our lounges with a Diners Club card.

Institute of Directors

We accept Institute of Directors (IOD) cards at a number of our Aspire Lounges.

IOD guests are currently accepted at: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, London Gatwick North, Inverness, London Heathrow T3, Manchester T1, Manchester T2 and Newcastle.

For more information please contact IOD direct.

Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to pre-book into one of our lounges with an IOD card.

Lounge Club

We accept Lounge Club cards at all Aspire Lounges.

All Lounge Club memberships differ, and therefore, for specific enquiries such as how many guests you can take into the lounge, through to the cost of entry, please contact Lounge Club directly on +44 (0) 20 8680 1338

Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to pre-book into one of our lounges with a Lounge Club card.

Aspire and Aspire Plus Annual Membership

Our own membership scheme allows you and a guest access to all Aspire airport Lounges worldwide* for an unlimited number of visits along with a guest.

So, if you're a frequent traveller who departs from an airport where we have a lounge, our card could be perfect for you.

Visits using this card can be pre-booked by calling +44 (0)161 694 7220.

AEGEAN AIRLINES

We are proud to work with Aegean Airlines and accept eligible guests (usually frequent flyers / First Class / Business Class) at the following locations (please check with your airline for eligibility prior to travel):

Birmingham & Manchester T1

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact Aegean directly.

If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure. If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access.

AER LINGUS

We are proud to work with Aer Lingus and accept eligible guests (First Class / Business Class, certain Flex / Plus ticket holders, eligible Platinum / Silver Frequent Flyers) at the following locations:

Belfast City, Edinburgh, & Manchester T1 

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact Aer Lingus directly.

If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure. If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access.

AIRFRANCE

We are proud to work with AirFrance and accept eligible guests (Through the SkyTeam frequent Flyer Scheme / First Class / Business Class) at the following locations:

Belfast City, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Humberside, Inverness & Newcastle

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact AirFrance directly.

If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure. If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access.

BRUSSELS AIRLINES

We are proud to work with Brussels Airlines and accept eligible guests (Eligible Star Alliance Cards / First Class / Business Class) at the following locations:

Belfast City & Edinburgh

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact Brussels Airlines directly.

If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure. If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access.

EL AL

We are proud to work with EL AL and accept eligible guests (King David Card Holders / First Class / Business Class) at the following location:

Luton

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact El Al directly.

If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure. If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access.

EMIRATES

We are proud to work with Emirates and accept eligible guests (Emirates Skywards Card Holders Gold & Platinum / First Class / Business Class) at the following locations:

Newcastle (Cardholders & First / Business Class) & Newcastle Aspire Plus (First and Business Class Only)

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact Emirates directly.

If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure. If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access.

Tui 

We are proud to work with Tui and accept eligible guests (Tui Premium) at the following locations:

Bristol, Newcastle and Manchester.

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact Tui directly.

If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure. If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access.

FINNAIR

We are proud to work with Finnair and accept eligible guests (Currently via the One World scheme Emerald and Sapphire) and those travelling First or Business class at the following locations:

Edinburgh & Manchester T1

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact Finnair directly.

If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure. If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access.

IBERIA EXPRESS

We are proud to work with Iberia Express and accept eligible guests (usually frequent flyers / First Class / Business Class) at the following locations:

Birmingham & Edinburgh (dependent on class of travel)

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact Iberia directly.

If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure. If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access.

ICELANDAIR

We are proud to work with Icelandair and accept eligible guests through the Saga Club Gold Card or Saga Club Silver Card / First & Business Class at the following locations:

Manchester T1

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact Icelandair directly.

If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure. If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access.

KLM

We are proud to work with KLM and accept eligible guests (Through the SkyTeam frequent Flyer Scheme / First Class / Business Class) at the following locations:

Belfast City, Birmingham, Bristol, Bristol AspirePlus, Edinburgh, Inverness, & Newcastle

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact KLM directly.

If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure. If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access.

LUFTHANSA

We are proud to work with Lufthansa and accept eligible guests (Through the Star Alliance Gold / Miles and More Frequent Flyer Scheme along with First Class & Business Class) at the following locations:

Birmingham, Edinburgh & Manchester T1

Note: Lufthansa have suspended access to our lounges to Star Alliance Gold, Miles&More and First and Business Class guests.

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact Lufthansa directly.

If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access. If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure.

SWISS INTERNATIONAL

We are proud to work with Swiss International and accept eligible guests (Through the Star Alliance Gold / Miles and More Frequent Flyer Scheme along with First Class & Business Class)at the following locations:

Birmingham & Manchester T1

Note: Swiss Airlines have suspended access to our lounges to Star Alliance Gold, Miles&More and First and Business Class guests.

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact Swiss directly.

If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access. If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure.

TURKISH AIRLINES

We are proud to work with Turkish Airlines and accept eligible guests (Through the Miles and Smile Star Alliance Gold Scheme along with First Class / Business Class) at the following locations:

Manchester T1

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact Turkish directly.

If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access. If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure.

VUELING

We are proud to work with Vueling and accept eligible guests (using the Vueling Pass or travelling First Class / Business Class) at the following locations:

Birmingham, Edinburgh, Luton & Newcastle

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for complimentary access to our lounges or have a query about your upcoming flight, please contact Vueling directly.

If you are an eligible airline guest, visit the lounge page, view the facilities and map and we'll see you on your day of departure. If you are not eligible but want the perfect start to your journey, simply pre-book directly with us to guarantee access.

Miles & More Scheme

We work with the Miles & More scheme via the various airlines that we partner with.

Note: Lufthansa have suspended access to our lounges to Star Alliance Gold, Miles&More and First and Business Class guests.

The scheme is part of the Star Alliance network and if you are travelling on a partner airline and we work with that airline, you will be welcome to enter. There is no option to pre-book.

Please check your eligibility to enter one of our lounges.

One World Scheme

We work extensively with the One World alliance at many locations throughout the world via One World affiliated airlines.

If you are travelling on a One World airline and have a One World affiliated card, you may be able to gain access to one of our lounges. Please click here for a list of lounges that you are welcome to enter using your One World credentials or contact your airline / One World.

Guests must be travelling on a partner airline in order to gain access using your One World credentials.

SkyTeam

Most of our lounges in the UK and Europe accept guests travelling on SkyTeam affiliated airlines.

Access to our lounges using a SkyTeam affiliated card is dependant on the airline you are travelling on as well as the tier level displayed on your card. Please click here for more information about which lounges accept SkyTeam guests or contact your airline for the most up to date information.

Currently, there is no option to pre-book access to our lounges via the SkyTeam Frequent Flyer scheme.

Star Alliance Scheme

We work extensively with airlines that are part of the Star Alliance and you maybe eligible for entry to one of our lounges if you are in possession of a Start Alliance affiliated card.

Certain restrictions apply, such as the airline you are travelling on or the tier level of your frequent flyer card, so we would advise you to check your eligibility with Star Alliance by clicking here or directly with your airline.