Priority Pass is a worldwide airport lounge and restaurant program. One of the largest programs worldwide, Priority Pass has 1,600+ airport lounges and experiences. Typically, most people gain access to the program via credit cards, but it can also be paid for on its own.

Priority Pass has three different memberships: Membership Price (annually) Number of visits Standard (for the occasional traveler) $99 $35 for every visit, none for free Standard Plus (for the regular traveler) $329 Ten free visits, then $35 Prestige $469 Unlimited free visits Since its founding in 1992, Priority Pass has expanded to more than 600 cities in 140 countries. Airport experiences include restaurants, spa services, and even gaming areas. Though PP lounges tend to struggle with overcrowding and many consider it more important to hold airline status, having a membership is still an extremely valuable asset.

Priority Pass access in the United States is not the greatest, but Dulles International Airport (IAD) is one of the best. This article briefly covers all of the lounges available to Priority Pass members at IAD. If you would like a comprehensive guide of the lounges at Dulles, click here .

Air France - KLM The Air France-KLM lounge is a perfect option for early-morning travelers looking for a shower. Of course, it has more than that, but having flown in from São Paulo early in the morning, I used this lounge several times. Priority Pass is accepted at the lounge for most of the day, and it has .