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Everything you need to know about airport lounge access with the Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card, including which lounges you can enter, guest policies, and whether the $500/year fee is worth it for lounge access alone.
Emirates NBD
Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card
$500/yr
Annual Fee
1,100+
Lounges
39
Airports
Quick answer: The Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card ($500/year) provides access to 1,100+ airport lounges through Business Class, Loungekey. Guest policy: unlimited lounge visits. You need approximately 10 lounge visits per year to break even on the annual fee from lounge access value alone.
Here is the complete breakdown of lounge access included with the Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card. Your card grants entry through 2 lounge networks.
Access to all Business Class lounges worldwide. Present your card or digital membership at the lounge reception desk for entry.
Access to all Loungekey lounges worldwide. Present your card or digital membership at the lounge reception desk for entry.
The Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card gives you lounge access at 39 airports in our database. Coverage spans 7 regions worldwide.
Here is the math on whether the Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card's $500 annual fee is justified by lounge access alone.
$500
Annual Fee
$50
Avg. Day Pass Cost
10
Visits to Break Even
Bottom line: If you visit airport lounges 10+ times per year (averaging $50 per day pass saved), the Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card pays for itself through lounge access alone. This makes the card ideal for frequent (10+ trips/year) travelers. When you factor in other benefits like unlimited loungekey visits and emirates skywards miles, the threshold for the card being worthwhile drops significantly.
| Trips/Year | Day Pass Cost | Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 trips | $200 | $500 | -$300 |
| 8 trips | $400 | $500 | -$100 |
| 12 trips | $600 | $500 | +$100 |
| 20 trips | $1000 | $500 | +$500 |
Here are the highest-rated lounges you can access with your Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card, sorted by traveler rating.
N/A
Medium
Capacity
Quiet
Noise
Excellent
Food
A standalone building (not just a lounge) with personal assistants, gourmet dining, premium bar, and limousine transfer to the aircraft.
Amenities
Access With
N/A
Compact
Capacity
Quiet
Noise
Excellent
Food
Ultra-premium lounge exclusively for Delta One passengers featuring restaurant-quality dining, full spa, and private suites.
Amenities
Access With
N/A
Compact
Capacity
Quiet
Noise
Excellent
Food
Ultra-exclusive first class lounge with Michelin-quality dining, private cabanas, and Elemis spa. British Airways First only.
Amenities
Access With
N/A
Large
Capacity
Quiet
Noise
Excellent
Food
Sprawling 30,000 sqft lounge with fine dining restaurants, Moët & Chandon champagne bar, full-service spa, and cigar lounge.
Amenities
Access With
N/A
Compact
Capacity
Quiet
Noise
Excellent
Food
Ultra-luxury first class lounge with personal butler service, Alain Ducasse cuisine, biodynamic wines, and private suites with daybeds.
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Access With
N/A
Medium
Capacity
Quiet
Noise
Excellent
Food
Newest addition featuring lush indoor gardens, private suites, infinity pool views, and premium a la carte dining.
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Access With
See how the Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card compares to other cards with airport lounge access in the same tier.
| Card | Annual Fee | Lounges | Guest Policy | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card | $500 | 1,100+ | Unlimited lounge visits | Business ClassLoungeKey |
| American Express Platinum Card | $695 | 1,400+ | 2 guests or immediate family free | Amex CenturionAmex Platinum |
| American Express Centurion (Black Card) | $5000 | 1,500+ | 2 guests free at all lounges | Amex CenturionAmex Platinum |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve | $550 | 1,300+ | 2 guests free with Priority Pass | Priority Pass |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards | $395 | 1,300+ | 2 guests free | Priority PassLoungeKey |
Step-by-step instructions for accessing airport lounges with your Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card.
After receiving your Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card, enroll in the lounge program through your online account or mobile app. For Priority Pass, you will receive a separate membership card or can use the Priority Pass app.
Use LoungeScout or the Priority Pass app to find participating lounges at your departure airport. Check terminal location, hours of operation, and any access restrictions before heading to the lounge.
At the lounge reception, present your Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card (physical card), your lounge membership card or app, and your boarding pass for a departing flight. Staff will verify your eligibility and check you in.
If you are bringing guests (unlimited lounge visits), inform the reception desk. Guest fees, if any, are typically charged to your card automatically.
The Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card provides access to 1,100+ airport lounges worldwide through Business Class, Loungekey. Coverage includes lounges at 39 airports across multiple countries and continents.
No, the Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card does not include Priority Pass membership. It provides lounge access through Business Class and Loungekey.
Guest policy for the Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card: Unlimited lounge visits. Guest availability may be subject to capacity limits at individual lounges.
At $500 per year, you would need approximately 10 lounge visits (at an average value of $50 per visit) to break even on the annual fee from lounge access alone. Many cardholders find the card worthwhile when factoring in other benefits like Unlimited LoungeKey visits and Emirates Skywards miles.
Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card holders can access lounges at 39 airports in our database, including major hubs like New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), London (LHR), Dubai (DXB), Singapore (SIN), and 34 more.