{"id":121999,"date":"2023-12-09T03:21:13","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T03:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=121999"},"modified":"2023-12-09T03:21:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T03:21:13","slug":"i-wanted-to-see-if-airport-lounge-access-was-worth-the-extra-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/travel\/i-wanted-to-see-if-airport-lounge-access-was-worth-the-extra-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I wanted to see if airport lounge access was worth the extra cost&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Woman-in-airport-lounge-5104108.jpg?r=1702028207860\"><\/p>\n<p>Ever wandered past an enticing lounge at the airport and wondered what\u2019s going on inside? An exclusive experience, airport lounges are usually only on offer to paying customers or first and business class travellers.<\/p>\n<p>While lounge facilities vary widely across airports, many have free drinks, food and WIFI for waiting passengers.<\/p>\n<p>Some lounges even have shower facilities or a spa, although passengers will often have to pay more for this.<\/p>\n<p>But even if you\u2019re not flying in business of first class, is it worth booking lounge access at the airport?<\/p>\n<p>I wanted to see whether holidaymakers could save money by booking lounge access.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Cheapest destination to fly to in December is beautiful<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Champagne-5104117.jpg?r=1702028207931\"><\/p>\n<p>British tourists can book lounge access for as little as \u00a326 on Holiday Extras or as little as \u00a313.50 with Lounge Pass.<\/p>\n<p>While it might sound like an expensive extra on the price of a holiday, it could be a cheaper choice than buying food at the airport.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever had a long wait for a flight and ended up buying a meal at the airport, you\u2019ll know it definitely isn\u2019t the cheapest place to eat.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>The UK\u2019s best winter staycation destination is \u2018magical\u2019[STAYCATION] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>\u2018I\u2019m a travel expert and I know the worst plane seat to pick in winter\u2019[EXPERT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>\u2018Beautiful\u2019 city is one of Europe\u2019s most walkable[INSPIRATION] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/affiliateswidgets\/175x108\/1697207917585.jpg\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/affiliateswidgets\/175x108\/1697208184563.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>A sandwich, cold drink and coffee at Pret could easily add up to over \u00a310 so holidaymakers could actually save money if their lounge has free hot drinks and food.<\/p>\n<p>Some lounges also offer free bottled water and cold drinks so holidaymakers can pick one up for their flight after security.<\/p>\n<p>Tourists with lounge access will also be guaranteed a comfy place to relax before their flight and won\u2019t have to fight for a hard plastic chair.<\/p>\n<p>However, lounge facilities do vary so it\u2019s important to check whether a lounge will be worth the price before booking.<\/p>\n<p>Tourists can check reviews for airport lounges on Tripadvisor to get an idea of what they can expect from the experience.<\/p>\n<p>Want to know more about booking an airport lounge? 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