Waiting at the airport is the most boring task in a journey. If you reach the airport much before the flight time or there is a lot of time between connecting flights, then having access to the airport lounge is very useful. Now, accessing the lounge at the airport has become very easy. You don’t even need to carry a credit or debit card now. You can get access to the lounge by making a UPI payment of just Rs 2 using your selected Rupay credit card.
RuPay Exclusive Lounge was opened near Gate No. 41 at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. Currently, you can enter here using select RuPay cards. What’s special about it is that one can now also get access to the lounge by scanning the QR code and making a UPI payment of Rs 2 using select RuPay cards.
Mohit Bedi, co-founder of fintech company Kiwi, shared a video on LinkedIn showing how to access the lounge using UPI.
Features of RuPay Exclusive Lounge at Delhi Airport
– Currently, only RuPay credit cards are accepted.
– Gaming area with PS5
– Beautiful interiors
– Runway views
– Great seating and meals
What to do if you don’t have a RuPay card?
If you don’t have a RuPay credit card, you cannot currently avail the benefits of the RuPay Exclusive Lounge. However, you can use the lounge for free at other lounges at the airport using a select Master Card or Visa Card. Generally, lounge access at international and domestic airports is available using travel credit cards and premium credit cards. Access via the card is independent of which airline you are flying with or which ticket you have.
How to check if your credit card has lounge access?
Check your credit card’s benefits guide:
Read the brochure or manual that came with your card, as it will list all the perks, including lounge access.
Visit the issuer’s website:
Log into your account on the card issuer’s website and find the “Benefits” section.
Contact customer service:
Call the hotline on the back of your card and ask if your card includes airport lounge access.
Check lounge access networks:
Credit cards that offer lounge access usually work with services like Priority Pass, MasterCard Lounge or Visa Lounge. If your card belongs to one of these networks, you’ll likely have airport lounge access. You can visit the official websites of these programs to check if you’re eligible for the lounges.
Use add-on cards:
If your card includes a lounge access program, you may receive a separate membership card.
How to get access:
Present your card at the airport lounge reception, pay the required fees and enjoy the benefits.
Cost in India:
Lounge access usually costs Rs 1,000 and up per visit, depending on the airline and the lounge.
Use third-party apps:
Some apps like “LoungeKey” allow you to check lounge access by entering your card details. If your card is eligible, it will show you the available lounges and the access conditions.
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