What happened
Chase has amended the access policy for its Sapphire Lounge collection, cutting Priority Pass access effective August 15, 2026. This change applies across the entire lounge portfolio, meaning Priority Pass members who obtained their membership through competitors (e.g., Amex, Citibank) or via Chase cards will no longer have access. Concurrently, Chase is tweaking rules for layover guests with an onward boarding pass, allowing access for up to five hours rather than the usual three hours, also effective August 15. The article notes that the international location in Hong Kong closed in January 2026, with no new international lounges opened since. The move is interpreted as Chase removing capacity for Priority Pass to favor its own cardholders
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