Dragonpass launches direct annual lounge cards against Priority Pass

Dragonpass has begun selling annual lounge subscription cards directly to the public, putting it in direct competition with Priority Pass's consumer business. Head for Points reported the launch on 24 October 2026, setting out three plans priced in pounds sterling. Previously, according to the site, Dragonpass offered only one-off lounge passes, usually through partnerships.

What is new

Priority Pass and Dragonpass are the two biggest providers of lounge access cards, which are often bundled with premium credit cards and bank accounts. Head for Points says Dragonpass has never before sold subscription cards directly to consumers. Its earlier public offer was discounted pay-as-you-go passes for readers of a publication, club members or holders of a particular payment card.

Head for Points notes there is not much difference in the lounges covered by the two programmes. Dragonpass even includes lounges such as No1 Lounge, which is run by Collinson, the owner of Priority Pass.

How the plans compare

The prices below are as reported by Head for Points.

Entry level

• Dragonpass: £59 a year with two lounge visits included. Extra visits and guests cost £29, charged to your registered card. A 1GB eSIM is included.
• Priority Pass: £69 a year with no visits included. Every visit costs £24.

Mid level

• Dragonpass: £229 a year with eight passes, usable for lounges, airport restaurant dining (£26 credit) or Fast Track security. Passes can be shared with one named guest. Extra visits or guests cost £28. A 1GB eSIM is included.
• Priority Pass: £229 a year with 10 lounge visits for the member only. Guests cost £24 each.

Top level

• Dragonpass: £329 a year with 12 passes, usable in the same ways and shareable with up to five guests. Extra visits or guests cost £27. A 2GB eSIM is included.
• Priority Pass: £419 a year with unlimited lounge visits for the member. Guests cost £24 each.

Assessment

Head for Points concludes that the answer depends on how you travel. At entry level, Dragonpass is £10 cheaper and includes two visits, which it calls a clear advantage for anyone paying for a Priority Pass card with no visits. At mid level, Dragonpass offers fewer visits but allows sharing and restaurant credit. The site says using passes for Fast Track is generally poor value, as the cash price is normally £6 to £10.

The top tier is not directly comparable: Dragonpass is £90 cheaper but capped at 12 visits. Head for Points also points out that Priority Pass often runs Black Friday and partner promotions that lower its prices, and says it is surprised Dragonpass is not more aggressive on its eight- and 12-visit cards, at least as a launch offer.

What this means for travellers

• Occasional lounge users now have a cheaper entry option than Priority Pass, with two visits included.
• Those who travel with companions may prefer Dragonpass's shareable passes, though visit totals are lower than Priority Pass at mid level.
• Frequent flyers who want unlimited access for themselves still need Priority Pass's top plan.
• Check lounge coverage at your usual airports and any current Priority Pass discounts before switching. The sources do not say whether the plans are available outside the UK or priced in other currencies.

Sources: Head for Points.