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Priority Pass has been adding all kinds of non-traditional lounges such as bars and restaurants to their airport lounge network.
JJ flew out of Cleveland last month and was able to order $84 of KIND bars for free from Bar Symon, as he, his wife, and his son were each given a $28 credit thanks to his Priority Pass membership.
Like the Priority Pass lounge, the bar only has a Rabanut hechsher, but they have beer, wine, and possibly other items that would be OK for those who only eat mehadrin. (Cue the Israel hashgocha comment fest…).
Schmoozy Bar is open 24 hours a day except when they are closed on Shabbos and Yom Tov.
AMEX Platinum cardholders also get Priority Pass and can bring in 2 free guests. Additional Platinum cardholders (which cost $175 for 3 additional cardholders annually) can also bring in 2 free guests each.
Each guest that you bring in is entitled to 100 shekels of free items, so if you bring in 5 free guests before the Sapphire unlimited guest benefit ends on 8/25, you would get 600 shekels taken off your bill.
If you’re flying to Israel from Newark, don’t forget that you can also access the Art & Lounge in Newark Terminal B before security with Priority Pass. They brought us tons of kosher meals and snacks when we asked for some and they had kosher wine in the lounge as it’s used by El Al in Newark for their premium passengers. The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is after security in Terminal B and is also available for Priority Pass cardholders, though the Clubhouse hours in Newark are restricted to just 2-6pm.
If you are flying through Ben Gurion let us know what you find to buy at Schmoozy Bar!
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does the ritz-carlton cc have a limit on how many guest may enter?
I don’t believe the have added any limits on that card yet.
Just a reminder about the EWR Art & Lounge… They only have kosher food around El Al flight times. I was there Monday afternoon and they had no kosher food out at all. I asked if they had any they could provide, and they gave me a little container with 2 chocolate cookies. Nothing more. There were 3 in my party so that didn’t go very far…
I was there not at an El Al flight time and they brought out tons of kosher food when I asked for some.
Probably depends what they have leftover I guess.
I wonder also if it depends on the person you ask… I was polite but the lady at the food area seemed a little surley and I did come in with a toddler in tow so perhaps she decided not to look at all to see if there was any other food. Too bad you can’t HUCA when dealing in person in these situations to see if someone else can help 🙂
I was there yesterday, and their machine wasn’t working so they weren’t able to accept priority pass members.
Bummer. I wonder if they’re actually open for PP business yet.
They are! We flew out of TLV on August 2nd, and I had noticed that day they were now on the lounge list. I used my digital priority pass in the app on the phone, they said we were their second Priority pass customer. They even packaged the food to go because were were in a hurry.
I guess I was the third customer! I flew on the 5th. The proprietor, Roy was really nice, scanned me in. I was running late after I stopped in the Dan lounge. I asked if he can load me up on some beers and soda for my flight, which he did happily.
Only issue, TSA regulations doesn’t allow liquids on inbound aircraft and they inspect your bag at boarding. So in case the TLV cleaning crew looked a little tipsy on Sunday, now you know why.
The only check the handbag roughly they do not check your pockets!!
PS The food was great, and way better than what you get in the Dan lounge. (And if you have time you can still go to the Dan lounge but I dont see why you would want to after eating at Schmoozy.
Are you sure you can go to both in one visit? I didn’t know Priority Pass allowed you to use the same card at the same airport more than once- I thought one usage per airport/trip?
Sure you can!
Any lounges that offer kosher food in jfk ?
Virgin Atlantic and El Al do, Delta and British Airways may as well.
But there are CIBO stands that sell kosher food in JFK.
Was at the BA lounge last week, no kosher food.
Were you flying BA, what class?
I was in the business lounge they said the Kosher meals are served onboard (as apposed the the dining in lounge before the flight on redeye flights)
Do you know where the CIBO stands are located?
Was in the skyclub in jfk recently. They brought me granola bars only 🙂
Theres nothing in Terminal 1 of jfk with kosher…
IME, the Delta lounges in JFK usually have a nice amount of kosher food.
How do I get the credit? Do i need to charge it first to my CC then call for a refund ?
No, just give them your Priority Pass card.
Go to your online account for the card that has the PP benefit, go to card benefits and activate priority pass. They will send you your PP card within a few days.
i dont see such an option, i have the ritz carlton cc
You can call Chase to ask them to help you get a card.
I’m flying to Israel next week via JFK (AA) terminal 8 – YUL – TLV(Air Transat) and then back the same way what are the lounges I should check out
Anyone have a copy of their menu?
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Anyone else but me have an issue with the PP card that when they swipe it doesnt work? They have to manually type in the number and leave out the last digit for it to work…
That’s weird, I’ve never had that problem.
Flew out of Cleveland last month stopped by Simon bar got two bottles of apple juice bottles of water potato chips and kind added up to like $27
I’m flying next week elal from JFK regular class. What lounge has kosher food for PP members?
I can’t believe that everyone is taking the 2 guest limit so guests limit so lightly – especially when the Saphire, which only costs $75 a year, has the same offer. We should get some advantage for paying $450.
The Sapphire Preferred does not give lounge access, only the Reserve does.
I have Sapphire Reserve and Amex Platinum. Would I be eligible for 2 Priority Pass memberships?
And would I be allowed to bring in guests on both cards?
Yes,
Sure
Why can’t you bring in 2 guests, leave, and bring in 2 more?
Can i use both passes from Chase and Amex?
was there on the 5th and didnt go because i figured i dont eat rabanut and i can get bear and booze at the dan lounge.
Just got delayed 8 hours and so perhaps we’ll have some fun with both lounges. Any of them have showers or a place to sleep?
Is there any access to the lounge or use of priority pass once u arrive in tlv? I only see lounges by departures after security
being in tlv airport soon anyone know what they have with a good hechser?