Usually yes, but often for a fee. Priority Pass charges a per-guest fee unless your card waives it; some premium cards include a set number of free guests; airline lounges vary, and business-class access often includes one guest. Children's policies differ. Always check before promising a friend.
Guest rules depend entirely on how you’re getting in:
Priority Pass / LoungeKey / DragonPass: typically a per-guest fee (around US$32 for Priority Pass) per visit, unless your membership tier or the credit card that gave it to you includes free guests.
Premium credit cards (Amex Platinum, Centurion, Chase, Capital One lounges): policies have tightened — many now include a limited number of free guests or charge for extras. Check your card’s current terms.
Airline lounges: a business/first-class ticket usually admits you plus sometimes one guest; status-based access (Star Alliance Gold, oneworld Sapphire) often allows one guest on a same-alliance flight.
Children: some lounges admit under-2s or under-12s free, others count them as guests.
Because capacity limits are common at busy lounges, a guest is never guaranteed entry even if eligible — have a backup plan.
Related questions
How do I get airport lounge access without flying business class?
Priority Pass or LoungeKey membership (often bundled with premium credit cards), paid day passes at the door or via apps, airline status, or a lounge-access perk on your fare. Many independent lounges sell entry for $30–60. Full answer →
Are airport lounges worth it?
For a layover over two hours, a long-haul departure, or a work session — usually yes, especially with a shower. For a one-hour domestic hop, rarely. Value depends on the specific lounge: some are excellent, some are a room with crackers. Full answer →
How long can you stay in an airport lounge?
Most lounges limit stays to around three hours before departure, or let you in from a set time before your flight. Some independent and paid lounges enforce a strict three-hour cap with a time-stamped entry. On a long layover, check the specific lounge's rule or plan to move on. Full answer →
Airline, airport and government rules change without notice. Treat this as a starting point and confirm with the airline or authority for your specific trip. Request a correction if something is out of date.