Priority Pass membership offers free or discounted access to more than 1,200 lounges worldwide, for an annual fee that’s often rolled in to the cost of carrying a premium credit card.
This year, Priority Pass polled members to determine the best lounges in its collection. Here are five airport lounges from the list that are worth checking out.
Overall winner: Sala VIP Internacional in Quito International Airport
This lounge in the Ecuadorean capital offers an outdoor terrace with city views, wine from a private cellar, local cuisine and a variety of seating areas. There are also working spaces, sleeping areas, showers and ample electrical outlets.
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Other notable lounges
If your travels won’t take you to Ecuador this year, here are a few other lounges that ranked highly in the Priority Pass poll:
- Ahlan Lounge at B in Dubai International Airport (United Arab Emirates).
- Primeclass Riga Business Lounge in Riga International Airport (Latvia).
- Lounge 19 in Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico.)
- Miracle First Class Lounge in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (Thailand).
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