Airport Lounge Access V4

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Unlimited Access Airport Lounge Credit Cards (Without Conditions)


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Limited Access Airport Lounge Credit Cards (With Conditions)


Term & conditions of lounge access changes frequently by banks, if you have any update please feel free to share or PM me so that it will be updated here for others to reference.

This post has been edited by bearbear: Mar 19 2019, 03:00 PM

Wah, suddenly new thread! Thanks for looking into my plead.

Long overdue

I love aerotel PPL

This post has been edited by bearbear: Mar 15 2019, 12:00 AM

Additional Lists

Cards allowing Lounge Access for Domestic Travel:

Any Bank cards with Priority Pass/Loungekey facility
Maybank VI/MUVI/krisflyer Amex/WMC
AEON cards
CIMB VI/VS (Aerotel ppl)
PBB VI/VS
RHB VI/VS/WMC (Aerotel ppl)
Bank Rakyat platinum Explorer MC (Msia only)

Lounges accessible during domestic travels:

Klia2: Gateway(closed), Aerotel, TGM(closed).
Penang: domestic departure
KK: domestic departure(closed)
Kuching: domestic departure
Langkawi: departure public area.



Cards allowing supplementary cardholders to enter independently:

Citibank premier miles Visa Signature (8x a year)
Ambank VI/WMC (separate entitlement, only if supplementary card holders are priority banking customers, otherwise spending conditions applies)
RHB VI/WMC/VS (separate entitlement)
PBB VI/VS (combined)
Bank Rakyat platinum Explorer MC (separate entitlement)

This post has been edited by limeuu: Feb 23 2022, 02:41 PM

Also, ambank non-signature cards are now restricted to 5 entries, so should be removed from the "unlimited" list.

Premier banking rhb visa infinite has unlimited entries if spend more then rm100k, otherwise 10 entries. Supplementary cards also eligible...,

This post has been edited by limeuu: Mar 15 2019, 12:25 AM

reporting into new thread

That is the lounge that I always go when travelling

Suggest you to be next TS

No need....

My post #4 can be an addendum for these 2 specific additional information....anyone who has information on these two lists can contribute and I will just update #4.

this is good.. keep up the hard work maintaining the thread!

Langkawi newly PPL start operations . Hope more bank allow to free access to it

I was wondering i can use CIMB Preferred Visa Infinite and CIMB Visa Infinite together for me and my son to go into the airpot lounge in KLIA ?

Alliance Visa Infinite is Unlimited access to KLIA without condition.

Likely not... better use CC from different banks

Should be OK, from what I read when I go through the bank T&C only PBB restrict entitlement based on highest tier card one may hols

I believe he owned both CIMB cards, one to use for himself while another for his son to enter PPL.
He is not asking about number of entry...

Can I Let my parents use my aeon big cc to access the lounge ? Will the receptionist actually check/verify the cc owner ?

No. You must be present to sign them in. They will check.

The name on the card used to enter will be crossed checked against the boarding pass....(or just IC, as happened before)....

However, if you have several cards that allow entry, you can use them to sign in guests like your parents....but will need to be present to sign them in.....

I have two ambank VS cards, the normal one and islamic.

Provided I've spent RM500 with both cards within 30days of my entry, can I use both cards to allow myself and my wife free entry into plaza premium lounge in KLIA?

Sry if this has been asked before but I've scrolled about 5-6 pages of the last thread and couldn't find any info on this, just afraid there's policy changes about using second card to bring in another person.

Ambank has prohibited this practice.....but unsure if it's enforced effectively....I know it was still possible to use ambank's extra cards to bring in guests a few months after the rule changed last year....

does citibank corporate card allow the holder access to any airport lounge, cant seem to find any info online

I have Citibank corporate credit card for years, given by company and not aware of such feature. I remember my colleague asked Citibank before, no such benefit.

Less likely both can get in as PPL is quite strict nowadays when using multiple CC from the SAME bank.
If you have another CC from different bank, should be no problem.
Nevertheless, you may try it out (make sure they allow only swipe the card) or quickly apply for another CC before travel.

No problem access with ambank VS & Bonuslink VS at the same time in last December at TPE Airport.

Just to be safe, check whether one is charged.

Just got back from Langkawi, had a walk around the PPL there, pretty darn small PPL, but i guess still worth using if u got a lot of time to kill i guess. At least they have shower facilities.

I presume that's purely for domestic travel only?....what cards are accepted?

I forgot which ones accepted, but my AEON plat is accepted. I did ask, but completely forgot which other card are accepted.

corporate card doesn't have such feature...

Just checked with the gateway ppl....still accepts rhb premium cards on domestic travels....

The new aerotel ppl never has contract with rhb anyway.... didn't check with tgm....

So it's still useful for use on domestic travels through klia2....

what happen if the criteria for complimentary access doesn't meet and yet I use the credit card to swipe for PPL?

will the counter staff tell me that the card doesn't entitled for complimentary access because it doesn't meet the requirement (either domestic/international flight, spending amount, premier/priority banking status, etc)?

or they will straight charge full amount of cost that normally will charge to user that enter without complementary access?

This is very subjective to the acquiring bank.

Like aeon and SCB- they will bill the bank and it is up to the bank to charge you. They won’t know if you’ve used up your entitlement or not.

Using Cards like amb will tell u upfront. My kolik didn’t know amb plat no longer offers the privilege and was told chargeable. So I offered DP for his access and was told to make sure it is within entitlement otherwise chargeable too.

So best to find out the eligibility before entering.

yup. have to self track.

quite exhausting if you travel and use PPL frequently.

Wow. Thanks for sharing. Has been looking for the answer for quite some time. Any idea how about MBB and RHB?

In order to enjoy facility in PPL, I find this with no difficulty, for me, all recorded in excel file

If by criteria, you mean spending criteria like for ambank, that is not decided by the lounge.....the lounge will just determine contract with the bank, capture the entry, and leave it up the bank to deal with you....the bank will then look at your spending and determine free or charged....

If it's the number of entries, the lounge has no access to such information, so you have to keep track yourself.

I keep a note on my phone.....all my cards, and list all dates and lounges used....so will never exceed.....

Last time I went to SG PPL, I ask how many free entries have I consume . The lady swipe my MBB VI card in the terminal and right away tell me. I think certain banks like MBB allow their data to be shared with PPL?

if that is the case, then obviously mbb has opened access to their records, to the ppl group, to retrieve such data....i have asked at msia lounges before (can't remember which card) and they said ask the bank....

each bank has different practices....eg, mbb no need swipe card on the payment terminal.....but rhb does, and need to enter pin on the terminal, like making payment...

Yup SG lounges nvr fail me when I ask, even politely tell me my quota ran out.

They are all under PPL, why can it be so different? I suspect more to staff willing or unwilling to go the extra mile

ever tried asking in msian lounges?....or it's bank/card specific?

I just called in to Public Bank CS today to check how many times I have used my card for PPL. Public Bank CS was able to tell me that I have never used for PPL this year, but I use 1 time last year. And FYI, the no. of entitlement goes according to calender year and not card anniversary year.

Later, I called in to MBB Amex CS to check how many times I have used my Singapore Airlines Krisflyer Amex card for PPL, the CS answered me that they need to write in and revert to me after 3 days, but if I go to any PPL, the PPL staff would be able to tell me how many times I have left. And according to credit card page: "Kindly be informed that effective 8th March 2016, access to the Plaza Premium Lounge is now up to a maximum of 5 times per calendar year." So Maybank use calender year too.

Conclusion, different bank have different ways to check the balance of entitlements.

BTW, I am going to travel from Penang - KLIA2 - China. Can I swipe the same card in the same day at Penang airport to enter Penang PPL, then later swipe at PPL KLIA2 beside Aerotel? I am asking rgd Singapore Airlines Krisflyer Amex card, Aeon Big Visa Gold and Public Islamic Platinum. Tq in advance.

Thanks for the info.
Maybank - no indication cannot use on same day.
Aeon & PBB no idea.
AMB & HSBC once / day.

Just checking hsbc Visa Signature Card for Plaza Premium Lounge in Changi airport.

I expect to swipe by two times as below:
1) 18-Jul around 11pm or before 12am
2) 19-Jul around 2-3am

This could be done right since different day ??

It has always been calendar year, never cycle year.....

Whether can use on multiple lounges within the same day, depends on the bank....but since you have different cards from different banks, it's not an issue....

Yes.....

Yes, after 12mn is a different day.
You can also dine at TGM at 11pm (close at 1am) and then T1 lounge after 12...

corporate card in general are not entitled to any promotions/benefits. it is only used for company expenses. and usually bank will give certain rebate for the usage.

Okay cool... thanks for sharing

Yes, give to company. Quite a substantial amount.

sure?
boarding pass is at 18/7 or 19/7 so can only enter on one day, not?

There is no rule that limits entry to day of departure only....a flight may be 2am, and you can enter at 10pm the day before.....

I have transited overnight at Changi, ate dinner at tgm, then overnight at ppl.....

As long as you use within the eligibility of your cards....

if no rule, can use one week ago's boarding pass to go in PPL?

technically....as the boarding pass is to establish identity and being a passenger....

however the information contained in the code they scan includes your flight details...and i am sure there is some guidelines, to allow a time frame before and after the actual flight....based on the common travel patterns and transits, i would hazard a guess of from 48hrs before flight to 12hrs after arrival....

PPL.can access foe domestic flight?

For aeon big n aeon gold card both share same 3x/yr or separate?

Separate for Aeon Big / Aeon Gold / Aeon Platinum Card

so now the credit card that give complimentary access for domestic flights are:

TGM: Public bank and Aeon only

Aerotel: Public bank only

Gateway: Maybank, RHB, Public bank and Aeon only

Maybank can access both tgm and aerotel.....

RHB used to be able to access tgm....but not sure under the revised conditions..... someone maybe can go ask....

Maybank only have tgm for international flight
no aerotel

This post has been edited by skty: Mar 21 2019, 01:23 AM

RHB can access TGM.

No destination restriction, and works for aerotel too....just entered aerotel on Tuesday with kf amex travelling domestic....

for international flight only

list of lounge don't have aerotel.
nevertheless, i will try tomorrow.

Is that confirmed?.....I specifically checked gateway....valid for domestic travel as well....

Maybank never update their list, but they have contracted aerotel ppl since it opened...

the last time I used was last week. Was back from international travel.
The staff just took my boarding pass and waved against the reader. I am not sure if it checks against domestic or international flight, though.

RHB TNC written very clearly its for international flight only.

I can't find "International" for PPL KLIA2.

what is the hour before departure will the baggage drop counter open for domestic / international flight?

what is the hour before departure will the self-bag drop open for domestic / international flight?

we are talking about RHB cards accessing TGM

https://www.rhbgroup.com/~/media/files/mala...0119.ashx?la=en

This post has been edited by skty: Mar 21 2019, 12:34 PM

There was a contention whether that refers to the type of travel, or the location....

The gateway lounge was silent, and I have just established that the rhb contract with the lounge still cover domestic travels....maybe someone can go ask tgm about this.....

at KLIA2 Aerotel PPL, enter by using Aeon Gold

purposely hide my boarding pass just now

the staff insist me to show her boarding pass before allowing me in

no more benefit for non-traveller d

This post has been edited by hebe87: Mar 21 2019, 01:45 PM

Sorry Noobie here for this Citibank Prestige Credit Card - Unlimited Access World Wide (With Priority Pass) what does it mean priority pass

https://www.prioritypass.com/en/members-benefits

do i need to paid for that

If your bank gives you one free (ie they pay for you), no.....

Of you can subscribe to the program if you want....by paying the appropriate subscription fees depending on the plan you want....

It's a 3rd party program your bank gives you as a perk...

noted Sifu

refer back to the TNC, for gateway PPL, never mention only restrict to international flight only. so domestic still can use.
however, TGM mention international. Domestic i think most probably cannot.
if someone could confirm then it's even better.

Hi guys, if i have one Ambank Signature World Master Card & one Ambank Signature Visa Infinite Card. can i use one to bring 1 extra people go in with me?

no

Hi all, can I know if you guys usually use RHB Visa Infinite to access the lounge services in KLIA/Changi?
Do you know if the rule below applies to first 1000 RHB VI users or just access by RHB credit cards in general?

And if the quota finishes easily? Before mid month etc...

Unlimited access to lounges in Malaysia and Singapore Changi Airport
(for the first 1,000 per month)

Thank you!!

In the past, yes.....even after the change in rules (which wasn't very clear about this) it was still possible to bring a guest using the other card in September last year (personal experience).....

What we need is to test it in real life....so maybe someone can try it out now and let us know.....

i tried it during september 2018, where i have one Ambank Signature World Master Card & one Ambank Signature Visa Infinite Card, cannot

Your RM1k AF paid for it
Enjoy~

Just tried in KLIA2.
Maybank MU VI can use for domestic flight in PPL Aerotel and TGM

it seem only uob cc can access sama sama lounge in klia2, is there any others?

Maybank has never restricted use of their cards (yet).... it's rhb with their unclear new rules that's the question....as well as using multiple ambank cards at the same time....

bro if you have ambank visa signature (not priority can use to go in?)

I just entered last week using my ic. Maybe different staff?

They just want identification....they still accept IC/passport.....

It's to the plaza premium group's advantage to accept as many customers as possible....they will try their best to earn your money (well, your bank's money) within the restrictions imposed by the banks....

wtf wei, you guys dont exploit lar. no fly go airport for what.

Pick up people...eat while waiting....

Pick up people? Send people off? This is exploit meh, I am not using those unlimited access cards also.

No.

Tried it end of Feb 2019.

Only one card is allowed. Doesn’t matter how many you have. One bank one card accepted only.
So End up used DP and AMB for my guests.

Can. With min spending requirements up to max 5 entries.