Maximizing lounge visits - Strategy for 20+ visits/year

by rewardhunter · 2d ago · 723 views · 11 replies

rewardhunter OP

rewardhunter

2d ago

I travel frequently for work and pleasure. Here's how I get 20+ lounge visits per year:

My Card Stack for Lounges

Primary (Domestic)

HDFC Infinia: 12 visits (Priority Pass)

Axis Magnus: 8 visits (complimentary)

ICICI Sapphiro: 4 visits

Backup (International)

Amex Plat: Unlimited centurion lounges

Priority Pass from Infinia: For non-centurion airports

Pro Tips

Check card T&C: Some cards give visits per quarter, not annually

Guest policies vary: Infinia allows 1 guest, Magnus doesn't

Use the right card: Don't waste unlimited visits on places with limited access

Timing matters: Off-peak = better food, more seats

Hidden Gems

Railway lounges (Executive Lounge) work with premium cards too!

Some lounges accept multiple cards for same visit (bring the family)

What's your lounge strategy?

11 Comments

financewhiz · 2d ago

Great tips! I didn't know about railway lounges. Which cards work there?

creditnewbie · 2d ago

Most Mastercard World Elite and Visa Infinite cards work at railway lounges.

cardmaster · 2d ago

The guest policy is crucial. I carry Infinia just for the +1 guest feature.

pointsguru · 2d ago

Anyone know if DreamFolks app lounges count against card quota?

dealseeker · 2d ago

DreamFolks uses your card's underlying access, so yes it counts.

pointsguru · 2d ago

I've been using RuPay cards for lounge access too. Free visits with some cards!

loungelover · 2d ago

Pro tip: Centurion lounges are worth getting Amex Plat alone.

cardmaster · 2d ago

Don't forget Marriott Bonvoy cards - they have some lounge perks too.

pointsguru · 2d ago

The ITC Green Lounge in Delhi accepts almost every premium card. Best food!

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