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If you are a cardholder of The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card (no longer open to new applicants), we have some disappointing news. Effective January 15, 2026, you will no longer be able to bring an unlimited number of guests to airport lounges worldwide. Here's what you need to know.
Chase Ritz-Carlton Card Losing Unlimited Guest Access
Under the current policy, cardholders and authorized users of the Ritz-Carlton Card can bring unlimited guests to Priority Pass lounges and Chase Sapphire Lounges worldwide. It was one of the few premium credit cards left with this feature, making it incredibly valuable. If you frequently traveled in large groups, all of your companions could enter the lounge with you.
Unfortunately, this policy will change beginning January 15, 2026. You'll still be able to bring two guests free of charge, but additional guests will be charged $27 per visit.
As you can see in the screenshot above, cardholders were notified of this change on December 12, 2025. If you don't normally travel in big groups, this update won't impact you. However, for families or large groups of friends, this is an expensive change.
Which Cards Still Have Unlimited Guest Access?
There are only a few cards left that offer Priority Pass memberships with unlimited guest access:
- Mastercard® Black Card®: Unlimited guests, including at airport restaurants that participate in Priority Pass.
- Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card: Receive four complimentary Priority Pass Select memberships. Each membership allows the member to bring unlimited guests.
- UBS Visa Infinite credit card: Primary cardholders and authorized users each receive a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership with the option to bring unlimited guests. Authorized users are free to add.
If you're looking for the most comprehensive Priority Pass memberships, including unlimited guests and access to Priority Pass restaurants, these are the cards to have in your wallet. However, each card comes with a hefty annual fee, so you'll need to weigh whether the unlimited guest access is worth the cost.
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- Redeem at 2% value for airfare and 1.5% for cash back. For example, when you redeem 50,000 points you will get $1,000 value for airfare or $750 value in cash back, issued as a direct deposit statement credit.
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- Enjoy automatic complimentary access to over 1,800 airport lounges. Access includes participating airport restaurants, mini-suites and unlimited visits for yourself as well as your guests.
- Made of Stainless Steel®: A contactless, patented metal card design that raises the standard.
- Exclusive Luxury Card Travel® benefits—average value of $750 per stay (e.g., resort credits, room upgrades, free wifi, breakfast for two and more) at over 3,000 properties. Receive protection benefits like trip cancellation and interruption, auto rental car collision waiver, travel accident and baggage delay. Cell phone protection for eligible claims of up to $1,000 each year. Plus additional World Elite Mastercard® benefits.
- Annual Fee: $699 ($249 for each Authorized User). Terms and conditions apply.
- Earn one point for every dollar spent
Final Thoughts
Losing unlimited guests at airport lounges worldwide is a substantial blow to a popular feature of the Ritz-Carlton Card. Although there are a few other cards on the market that still allow you to bring as many guests as you want to Priority Pass lounges, the Ritz-Carlton Card was the only one to offer unlimited access to Chase Sapphire Lounges. The updated policy is in line with other top-tier Chase credit cards, like the Chase Sapphire Reserve®.
