How this works, and how far to trust it
Lounge Intelligence is an independent tool that answers four questions — can I get into this lounge, which lounge is best for me, which card gives me the most value, and which lounges can I reach across my whole trip. We are not affiliated with any card issuer, airline, or lounge network, and no company pays to appear or rank. This page is the honest account of where our data comes from and what is still a work in progress.
4 of 8 networks are currently live-verified against official sources on a daily cycle. The rest run on reference data we are actively promoting to live. Always confirm current terms with the official source before you travel or apply — policies change often.
Where our data comes from
We read each network's access policy directly from the operator's own page and re-check it on a schedule. Every lounge profile shows its source and freshness so you can judge it yourself. Three verification tiers:
- Live-verified — read from the official source and re-checked daily.
- Assisted / reference — sourced from official or reputable references but not yet behind our automated live check (often because the page blocks automated reads).
- Seeded baseline — a documented starting point we are working to verify.
| Network | Operator | Status | Confidence | Last checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amex Centurion | American Express | Live-verified | 97% · High | Verified yesterday | Official issuer page |
| Capital One Lounge | Capital One | Live-verified | 92% · High | Verified yesterday | Official issuer page |
| Priority Pass | Collinson (Priority Pass) | Assisted / reference | 72% · Moderate | Verified 4 days ago | Official operator page |
| Delta Sky Club | Delta Air Lines | Live-verified | 93% · High | Verified yesterday | Official airline page |
| United Club | United Airlines | Live-verified | 92% · High | Verified yesterday | Official airline page |
| Admirals Club | American Airlines | Assisted / reference | 71% · Moderate | Verified 2 days ago | Official airline page |
| Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club | Chase (The Club operator) | Seeded baseline | 70% · Moderate | Verified last week | Official issuer page |
| Plaza Premium | Plaza Premium Group | Seeded baseline | 67% · Moderate | Verified last week | Official operator page |
Known gap: American Airlines Admirals Club blocks automated reads, so it currently runs on reference data rather than a live check. We never invent policy text — if we can't verify it, we label it. Last data sweep: 2026-06-03.
How we estimate value
The Value Calculator and Best Card Finder produce planning estimates, not guarantees. The math is deliberately transparent:
- We value a single lounge visit at roughly $45 — a reasonable stand-in for food, drinks, Wi-Fi, and a seat.
- Net value = lounge access value + statement/travel credits you'll realistically use + free-guest value − the annual fee.
- Lounge value is weighted heavily toward your home airport, since that's where most of your visits happen.
- Credits are discounted by a realization rate, because most people don't redeem 100% of a card's credits.
- No card pays to rank. The ranking reflects value to you and nothing else.
Your actual value depends on how you travel and spend. Treat these figures as a starting point, then verify card terms with the issuer before applying.
Privacy
- Your wallet — the cards, status, and ticket class you select — is stored only in your own browser, on your device.
- We don't run accounts, and we don't send your wallet to a server.
- Clearing your browser storage clears your wallet. Using a different device or browser starts fresh.
Disclaimer
Lounge Intelligence provides information for general planning and is not financial, travel, or legal advice. Lounge access rules, membership prices, card fees, and benefits change frequently and vary by route, fare, and region. We make no warranty that any figure or eligibility result is current or complete. Always confirm with the official issuer, airline, or lounge operator before relying on anything here. All trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners; their use here is descriptive and does not imply affiliation or endorsement.