In a Nutshell
Next time you’re at Newark’s airport, escape the crowds and experience the relative quiet of a Priority Pass™ lounge. Here’s your guide to Priority Pass™ lounge access, membership and amenities at Newark Liberty International Airport.Are the Priority Pass™ lounges at Newark’s airport worth a visit? Maybe — it all comes down to timing.
If the lounges get too crowded, you can be turned away. But if you’re lucky enough to arrive during a lull, you’ll enjoy free refreshments and likely a quieter place to plug in your device of choice.
Membership options vary and you may even be eligible to join through a credit card you already have in your wallet.
If having a quiet place to work or relax is vital next time you find yourself at Newark’s airport, here’s some information to help you navigate the lounges.
What you should know about Priority Pass™ lounges at Newark’s airport
If you don’t travel often, you may not have heard about Priority Pass™ lounges.
Unlike airline lounges that are often only available to travelers with tickets on that airline, Priority Pass™ offers an airline-agnostic, less-chaotic alternative to airport waiting areas at more than 1,300 lounges in 500 cities all over the world.
What is Priority Pass and how do I get lounge access?Newark is home to two Priority Pass™ lounges.
These lounges generally offer a quiet, exclusive refuge. Here’s a comparison of their features and hours.
| Art & Lounge (Terminal B) | Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (Terminal B) | |
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| Hours | 9 a.m.–11:30 p.m. daily (access may be restricted due to space constraints, especially between 3 and 7 p.m. daily) | 2–6 p.m. daily |
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Location |
Landside (located at Gate Level, before security between B2 and B3, or Gates 50 and 60, next to the Duty Free) | Airside (after passing security check at gates B51–B57); use elevator on right and select “Airline Lounges” button |
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Conditions |
Maximum two-hour stay, children under 2 years old admitted free | Maximum three-hour stay, children under 5 years old admitted free |
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Facilities & amenities |
Disabled access, no smoking, air conditioning, internet, refreshments, alcohol, flight information, Wi-Fi, TV, newspapers and magazines, conference rooms (subject to fee), fax, digital card accepted, private workstations available | Disabled access, no smoking, air conditioning, internet, shower refreshments, alcohol, Wi-Fi, TV, newspapers and magazines, digital card accepted |
Check the Priority Pass™ website or the app to make sure there’s space and that hours haven’t changed that day — the lounge network indicates that it does its best to update lounge status on both.
Downloading the app also makes sense from another perspective: At many locations, your digital membership card from the app can replace your physical card. Fortunately, all three Newark lounges accept digital cards, but it’s still wise to carry your physical card in the event a lounge’s card readers go offline.
Art & Lounge
As the name implies, the Art & Lounge is attractive and appealing.
The colorful art deco mural outside reflects the theme of the lounge. The facility has multiple seating areas, with a large TV in the main seating area.
Although the food options are varied, online reviews note that used food items were not always bused in a timely manner.
This lounge can be a little difficult to find. Follow the hallway on the ground floor and look for it between Gates 50 and 60, near the Duty Free shop.
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
Stylish and modern, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse offers some respite from the airport frenzy. Tired of lugging your bags around? No problem. The lounge offers complimentary luggage storage.
Watch out for the limited window for access, though. Priority Pass™ members won’t be admitted outside the hours of 2–6 p.m. If you’ve got a late-night or early-morning flight, you’re out of luck.
How to get Priority Pass™ lounge access
Priority Pass™ offers three types of membership, each with a different pay structure for visits.
- Standard: $99 annual fee; $32 per visit for you and each guest
- Standard plus: $299 annual fee; 10 free visits for you (then $32 per visit) plus $32 per visit for each guest
- Prestige: $429 annual fee; free visits for you, $32 per visit for each guest
Looking for another way to get access? Consider a credit card that includes Priority Pass™ Select membership.
While each card can offer different benefits, the Priority Pass™ Select membership may include the following:
- Access to Priority Pass™ lounges
- Free visits for members
- Guests: $32 per visit