Guest policies are the lounge benefit most likely to bite you in the moment. Here's how each major U.S. lounge program treats guests in 2026.
American Express Centurion Lounge. Two complimentary guests for the cardholder if the cardholder spends $75,000+ on their Platinum card during the calendar year. Below that threshold, guests are $50 per adult, $30 per child. Children under two are free. Centurion (Black Card) members continue to receive unlimited free guest access.
Capital One Lounge. Two complimentary guests per visit for Venture X cardholders. Additional guests are $45 each. This remains the most generous per-visit guest policy of any card-issued lounge network in the U.S.
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club. Two complimentary guests per visit for Sapphire Reserve cardholders. Additional guests are $27 each.
Delta Sky Club. Reserve American Express cardholders may bring two guests at $50 each per visit, or immediate family at the same per-guest rate. Annual Executive members include two complimentary guests in their membership.
United Club. Members and Club Infinite Card members may bring two guests or immediate family for free. No additional guest fees apply at most U.S. locations.
American Airlines Admirals Club. Members and Citi / AAdvantage Executive cardholders may bring two guests or immediate family for free. Day-pass purchasers entering on a $79 day pass may not bring additional guests for free; each additional adult requires an additional day pass.
Alaska Lounge. Members may bring two guests or immediate family for free.
Priority Pass Select via issuing credit card. Guest entitlement varies by issuer. Capital One Venture X: two free guests. Chase Sapphire Reserve: two free guests. U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve: two free guests. Hilton Honors Aspire: two free guests. The legacy Citi Strata Premier and direct-purchase Priority Pass Standard memberships have moved to a $35-per-guest fee.
Practical takeaway: if you're consistently traveling with two adult companions, Capital One Venture X gives you the most predictable cost structure across the broadest lounge footprint. If you're traveling solo or with one partner, Sapphire Reserve and Amex Platinum compete more closely, especially in cities with both Sapphire Lounges and Centurion Lounges.