# Chase Sapphire Lounges Remove Priority Pass Access From August 15, 2026

_Aug 3 18:07_

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Chase is removing Priority Pass access from its Sapphire Lounge portfolio effective August 15, 2026, while extending layover guest access from three to five hours

## Summary

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

Sources add:
• The Points Guy: Chase Sapphire Lounges drop Priority Pass, extend access Chase is removing Sapphire Lounges from Priority Pass — but adding a perk for cardholders Summer Hull has been covering (and using) travel tips, rewards credit car…
• One Mile at a Time: Chase Sapphire Lounges Cut Priority Pass Access: Probably Good News The access policies for Chase Sapphire Lounge locations are being updated, and they impact those who receive a Priority Pass membership through anyth…
• Miles to Memories: Chase Sapphire Lounges Will No Longer Be Part of Priority Pass as of August 15 Miles to Memories News Miles to Memories News Miles to Memories Travel Realized Welcome to MTM!

## Why it matters

Affects Southwest loyalty members and route planners. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One, Chase.

## What each source adds

- **The Points Guy**: Chase Sapphire Lounges drop Priority Pass, extend access Chase is removing Sapphire Lounges from Priority Pass — but adding a perk for cardholders Summer Hull has been covering (and using) travel tips, rewards credit car…
- **One Mile at a Time**: Chase Sapphire Lounges Cut Priority Pass Access: Probably Good News The access policies for Chase Sapphire Lounge locations are being updated, and they impact those who receive a Priority Pass membership through anyth…
- **Miles to Memories**: Chase Sapphire Lounges Will No Longer Be Part of Priority Pass as of August 15 Miles to Memories News Miles to Memories News Miles to Memories Travel Realized Welcome to MTM!

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/08/01/chase-sapphire-lounges-remove-access-for-priority-pass-members-from-august-15-2026?omhide=true) — Chase Sapphire Lounges Remove Access For Priority Pass Members From August 15, 2026
- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-access-changing-no-priority-pass) — Chase is removing Sapphire Lounges from Priority Pass — but adding a perk for cardholders
- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounges-cut-priority-pass-access) — Chase Sapphire Lounges Cut Priority Pass Access: Probably Good News
- [Miles to Memories](https://milestomemories.com/chase-sapphire-lounges-will-no-longer-be-part-of-priority-pass) — Chase Sapphire Lounges Will No Longer Be Part of Priority Pass as of August 15

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