22 Airport Lounge Secrets for Access Without Elite Status

15. Book Day Passes via Lounge Aggregators (LoungeBuddy, etc.)

While you can buy day passes directly (#3), dedicated lounge booking apps and websites like LoungeBuddy (now part of Amex) or LoungeKey (often linked to Mastercard) sometimes offer access or pre-booking options you won't find elsewhere. They aggregate multiple lounge brands, occasionally offer slightly different pricing, and can be useful for checking real-time access rules or capacity, especially for lounges that don't always sell passes at the door. Some mid-tier credit cards also provide limited access specifically through LoungeKey.