Chris holds a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management and managed social media for all Marriott properties in South America, making him a perfect fit for UP and its social media channels. He has a ...
Capital One Adds Access to Over 100 Plaza Premium Lounges
We may be compensated when you click on product links, such as credit cards, from one or more of our advertising partners. Terms apply to the offers below. See our Advertising Policy for more about our partners, how we make money, and our rating methodology. Opinions and recommendations are ours alone.
Capital One continues to improve its airport lounge offerings, and now eligible cardholders will have access to over 100 more lounges worldwide thanks to a partnership with Plaza Premium Lounge.
Cardholders of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card already had access to the stunning Capital One Lounges as well as 1,300+ lounges in the Priority Pass network. This makes the Capital One Venture X card a very attractive premium card, and even the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Spark Miles for Business cards will benefit from this new partnership.
Let’s take a look at the new lounge benefits from Capital One and Plaza Premium.
Capital One Partner Lounge Network
Select Capital One cardholders will have more lounge options when traveling this summer as the Capital One Partner Lounge Network has expanded with the addition of 100+ Plaza Premium Lounges worldwide.
The Capital One Partner Lounge Network already included Capital One Lounges and Priority Pass lounges, but the Plaza Premium Lounges have been out of reach for many travelers lately.
Up until July 2021, Priority Pass members could access Plaza Premium Lounges for free, however that partnership ended during the pandemic. That left a big hole for travelers who frequented Plaza Premium Lounges during their travels, outside of those with The Platinum Card® from American Express. Now Capital One is stepping up to fill the void for eligible cardholders.
Eligible Capital One cardholders can access some great lounges for free, including:
- Air France Lounge at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
- Domestic Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses
- MERA Business Lounges at Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Plaza Premium Domestic Departures Lounge at Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG)
- Plaza Premium Lounges at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Normally these lounges have a daily (or hourly) fee, so being able to use them without charge is a major perk for cardholders.
A full list of Capital One eligible lounges can be found on Plaza Premium Lounge’s website.
Capital One Cards With Lounge Access
Capital One Venture X Card
With this news, Capital One Venture X cardholders will now have complimentary unlimited access to over 100 Plaza Premium Lounge locations worldwide.
This is in addition to the 1,300+ Priority Pass Lounges and the Capital One Lounges that were already available for cardholders.
Capital One Venture Card and Capital One Spark Miles Card
Capital One Venture card and Capital One Spark Miles cardholders receive 2 annual lounge visits as part of their annual fee.
Those passes can now be used at any of the Plaza Premium Lounges worldwide or the Capital One Lounges.
A full list of lounge offerings and access policies is available on Capital One Travel.
Hot Tip: Renting a car for upcoming travel? When renting via Capital One Travel, Capital One Venture X cardholders earn 10x miles and Capital One Venture cardholders earn 5x miles!
Final Thoughts
Overall, this is great news for Capital One Venture X cardholders.
Getting access to more lounges across the globe will be more than welcome as travelers get back to the skies with increasingly high numbers. Being able to escape often overcrowded and understaffed airport terminals and enjoy a quiet beverage can make traveling much more enjoyable.
The Capital One Venture X card was already an excellent premium card with the lowest annual fee of its competitors, and it just got better.
The information regarding the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
The information regarding the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
Information regarding the Capital One Spark Miles for Business was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
Featured Image Credit: Plaza Premium Lounges
Was this page helpful?
About Chris Hassan
Chris holds a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management and managed social media for all Marriott properties in South America, making him a perfect fit for UP and its social media channels. He has a passion for making content catered toward family travelers.
INSIDERS ONLY: UP PULSE™
Travel is changing fast... Stay on top of all the points strategies, exclusive offers & pivotal news - and lock in huge savings along the way.
We respect your privacy. Please view our privacy policy here.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Disclaimer: Any comments listed below are not from the bank advertiser, nor have they been reviewed or approved by them. No responsibility will be taken by the bank advertiser for these comments.
2 comments
Jim Bo
June 14, 2022
This is great! But can they be viewed in the App? I don’t see ANY lounges under the CapOne app and they don’t appear under my VX PP login. I like being able to land at an airport and seeing what my choices are- I’ll forget I have Plaza privileges if it’s not in there somewhere.
Thanks!
Jarrod West
June 15, 2022
Hi Jim,
As far as I know, you aren’t able to view these lounges in-app just yet.
Any thoughts or questions? Comment below!
Email needed if you'd like comment updates. It will NOT be published.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.