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Capital One just negatively updated the terms and conditions of its Priority Pass Membership for eligible cardholders. At a stroke, Capital One has eliminated all non-lounge benefits like dining credits, retail experiences, and spa discounts from cards including the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card.
In Capital One's own words on its FAQs page:
“Priority Pass is a program that provides access to airport lounges worldwide. Effective January 1, 2023, Priority Pass non-lounge airport experiences (like dining, retail shopping and spa discounts) are not part of the Visa Infinite® benefit program for Venture X cardholders.”
The new changes will come into force from January 1, 2023. So, if you have travel plans this upcoming holiday season, make the most of it since you won't get the chance to do so again.
How Big an Impact are These Capital One Priority Pass Changes
The impact varies greatly depending on the airport you are using. Many U.S. airports only feature one or at most two Priority Pass participating restaurants. For instance, New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) have one restaurant a piece. On the other hand, the busiest airport in the U.S. — Atlanta (ATL) — has no participating restaurants.
| City/Airport | Restaurant Name + Location | Special Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA (ATL) | • Samuel Adams Brew House - Concourse B | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Boston, MA (BOS) | • Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse - Terminal C • Stephanie's - Terminal B • Stephanie's - Terminal E | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Cleveland, OH (CLE) | • Bar Symon - Concourse C | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Dallas, Texas (DFW) | • Drew Pearson's Sports 88 - Terminal E | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest, up to 2 guests |
| Denver, CO (DEN) | • Mercantile Dining and Provision - Concourse A | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Detroit, MI (DTW) | • Anitas Kitchen - Warren C. Evans Terminal | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) | • Kafe Kalik - Terminal 4 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Houston, TX (IAH) | • Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar - Terminal A • Landry's Seafood - Terminal C | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Indianapolis, IN (IND) | • The Tap - Concourse B | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Miami, FL (MIA) | • Corona Beach House - Concourse D | • Receive US$30 off the bill per guest (max $60) • 18% gratuity is automatically added to the final bill • Excludes 'To-Go' Orders |
| Minneapolis, MN (MSP) | • PGA MSP Lounge - Concourse D | • Receive US$15 off of food OR golf experience at the lounge |
| Portland, OR (PDX) | • Capers Cafe Le Bar - Concourse C • Westward Whiskey - Concourse C • Capers Market - Concourse D | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest Capers Market & Capers Cafe Le Bar Additional Conditions • Excludes bottle sales & merchandise |
| Providence, RI (PVD) | • Providence Provisions Kitchen - Near Gate 15 | • Receive US$30 off the bill per guest |
| San Diego, CA (SAN) | • PGA Tour Grill - Terminal 2 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| San Francisco, CA (SFO) | • Lark Creek Grill - Terminal 2 • Giants Clubhouse - Terminal 3 • Mustards Bar & Grill - International Terminal | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest • Limit 1 guest |
| Seattle, WA (SEA) | • Brewtop Social - Central Terminal • Ninth & Pike Artisan Kitchen - Concourse C • Bambuza - North Satellite • PF Chang's - North Satellite | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Syracuse, NY (SYR) | • Johnny Rockets - N Terminal B | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Tuscon, AZ (TUS) | • Barrio Brewery Co. - Landside 2nd Floor | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Washington Dulles, VA (IAD) | • Chef Geoff's - Gate C14 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest - 1 guest allowed |
| Berlin, Germany (BER) | • Movenpick Cafe - Terminal 1 • NU Made with Love - Terminal 1 | • Receive EUR23 off the bill per guest, up to EUR26 |
| Brisbane, AUS (BNE) | • 4 Restaurants Available - 3 in Domestic Terminal, 1 in International Terminal | • Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Canberra, Australia (CBR) | • Capital Brewing Co Taphouse - Airside Level 2 • City Hill Coffee - Airside Level 2 • Noodles XO - Airside Level 2 | • Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Gold Coast Coolangatta, AUS (OOL) | • Wollumbin - Airside - after Security • The Sand Bar - Airside - after Security | • Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Hong Kong (HKG)) | • 2 Restaurants Available - Terminal 1 | • Benefits include a set menu and/or HKD$200 off the bill per guest |
| Lima, Peru (LIM) | • La Bonbonniere - Past passport control near Gate 24 • Bar Bleriot & Lounge - Past passport control near Gate 24 | • Receive US$27 off the bill per guest. |
| London Gatwick, UK (LGW) | • Tortilla - North Terminal • Juniper & Co. - North Terminal • The Breakfast Club - North Terminal • BrewDog - North Terminal • Pizza Express - South Terminal | • Receive £15 off the bill per guest |
| London Luton (LTN) | • Avalon Crafted Coffee • Big Smoke Taphouse & Kitchen • Nolito | • Receive £15 off the bill per guest |
| London Stansted (STN) | • The Camden Bar & Kitchen - Terminal 2 | • Receive £15 off the bill per guest |
| Melbourne, Australia (MEL) | • 8 Restaurants Available - Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4 | • Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Nagoya, Japan (NGO) | • 3 Restaurants Available - Flight of Dreams Building and Terminal 1 | • Benefits include a set menu and/or JPY3,400 off the bill per guest |
| Osaka, Japan (KIX) | • Botejyu 1946 - Terminal 1 • Japan Traveling Restaurant by BOTEJYU - Terminal 1 | • Receive JPY3,400 off the bill per guest |
| Papeete, French Polynesia (PPT) | • Restaurant Bar L'Aviation - International Terminal | • Receive US$27 off the bill per guest |
| Phnom Penh, Cambodia (PNH) | • Dim Sum Emperors - International Terminal | • Unlimited food and beverages in a 24-hour period |
| Sao Paulo, BR (GRU) | • Living HNK - Terminal 1 • Bleriot Bar & Lounge - Terminal 2 - Domestic • Bleriot Bar & Lounge - Terminal 3 • Living HNK - Terminal 3 • Tryp GRU Airport - Terminal 3 • Paris 6 - Terminal 3 | • Receive up to US$28 off the bill per guest |
| Singapore (SIN) | • 12 Restaurants Available - Terminals 1-4, Jewel | • Receive a set menu for the cardholder and one guest in a 24-hour period. Some drinks not included. |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith, AUS (SYD) | • Mach2 - Terminal 1 • Peroni Bar - Terminal 1 • Bistro Bar 2020 - Terminal 2 • The Fat Yak - Terminal 2 • Luke's Bistro & Bar - Terminal 3 • Wok On Air - Terminal 3 | • Receive AUD$36 off the bill per guest |
| Taipei, Taiwan (TPE) | • homee KITCHEN - Terminal 1 • homee KITCHEN - Terminal 1 | • Receive a set menu for the cardholder and one guest in a 24-hour period. Some drinks not included. |
| London Heathrow, (LHR) | • Big Smoke Taphouse & Kitchen - Terminal 2 • Evergreen Bar & Restaurant - Terminal 3 | • Receive £18 off the bill per guest |
| Madrid, Spain (MAD) | • Pannus - Terminal 3 • Oliva & Bellota - Terminal 4 | • Receive EUR23 off the bill per guest |
| Madrid, Spain (MAD) | • Trattoria Tavolare - Oslo Gardermoen | • Receive NOK240 off the bill per guest |
| Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF) | • Elda - Reykjavik Keflavik International, Airside - North Building, near Duty Free • Jomfruin - Reykjavik Keflavik International, Airside - North Building, 2nd Floor | • Receive ISK3,350 off the bill per guest |
| Palma de Mallorca, Spain (PMI) | • O'Learys - Airside - after Passport Control | • Receive EUR23 off the bill per guest |
| Stockholm, Sweden (ARN) | • Upstairs & Bar - Terminal 4 • Craft & Draft - Terminal 5 • Eatery Garden - Terminal 5 • Gateau (Non-Schengen) - Terminal 5 | • Receive SEK190 off the bill per guest |
| Tirana, Albania (TIA) | • Segafredo Bar Cafe - Tirana Nene Tereza Intl | • Receive EUR23 off the bill per guest |
| Mexico City, Mexico (MEX) | • Modelo Cocina Urbana - Terminal 2 • La Imperial - Terminal 2 | • Receive US$28 off the bill per guest |
The airport taking the biggest hit is Sydney Kingsford Smith SYD in Australia. Currently, the airport has 2 lounges and 7 restaurants spread over 3 terminals. From January 1, 2023, you will only be able to access the House Lounge in T1 or the REX lounge in T2. If you have the misfortune of traveling from Terminal 3, Capital One cardholders will have access to no Priority Pass lounges.
Our Take
Capital One removing Priority Pass non-lounge benefits is a major negative move. But it doesn't come as a surprise. American Express eliminated these benefits back in 2019. Cynics might wonder why it took so long for another issuer to follow Amex's lead.
If you're a regular user of these non-lounge benefits, Chase is currently your primary option for a Priority Pass Select membership that still delivers. Holders of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (Rates & Fees) still have complimentary Priority Pass membership with all the non-lounge benefits.
The latest development is a heavy blow to the value of the Capital One Venture X card.
Will you be switching allegiance next year? Or will you stick with the card despite the devaluation? Let us know in the comments below!
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: Chase Sapphire Reserve® (Rates & Fees)
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