Axis Bank Reduces Number of Lounges Accessible Through Its Credit Cards

Most of the top credit cards in our country offer complimentary airport lounge access to cardholders. This is a very sought-after feature, especially by people who regularly travel to domestic and international locations. Axis Bank credit cards offered complimentary lounge access at both domestic and international terminals across India. However, now the bank has reduced the number of airport lounges accessible through its credit cards from 1^st June 2023.

Now, lounge access will not be offered at any international terminals at airports across India. This is a sad news for many cardholders who do not have premium credit cards that offer a complimentary Priority Pass membership. Read further to know more about this.

Eligible Credit Cards under Set A

The following credit cards in Set A are eligible for domestic lounge access –

• Axis Bank My Zone Credit Card– 1 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Advantage Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Pride Signature Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank My Wings Credit Card– 1 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank ACE Credit Card– 4 complimentary lounge access per year
• Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card– 4 complimentary lounge access per year
• SpiceJet Axis Bank Voyage Credit Card– 1 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Samsung Axis Bank Signature Credit Card– 4 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card– 4 complimentary lounge access per year
• Axis Bank Vistara Platinum Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Rewards Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter

Earlier, the above credit cardholders could access lounges at both domestic and international terminals, but from 1^st June onwards, the access is now limited to domestic terminals. The Axis Bank Privilege, Vistara Platinum, and Rewards credit cards were under Set B before but have now been moved to Set A.

Eligible Credit Cards under Set B

The following credit cards in Set B are eligible for lounge access at domestic terminals –

• Axis Bank Signature Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Infinite Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Affluent Signature Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Wealth Signature Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Signature Premier Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Samsung Axis Bank Infinite Credit Card– 8 complimentary lounge access per year
• SpiceJet Axis Bank Voyage Black Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Miles & More World Credit Card– 4 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Miles & More World Select Credit Card– 8 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Select Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Magnus Credit Card– Unlimited complimentary lounge access
• Axis Bank Vistara Infinite Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Vistara Signature Credit Card– 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter
• Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card– Up to 18 complimentary lounge access
• Axis Bank Reserve Credit Card– Unlimited complimentary lounge access
• Axis Bank Burgundy Private Credit Card– Unlimited complimentary lounge access

All the credit cards under Set B are eligible for lounge access at domestic terminals. Earlier, there were credit cards under Set C as well but they have now been merged into Set C. You do not get lounge access at international terminals in India anymore with these cards. However, most of the credit cards under Set B come with a complimentary Priority Pass membership which can be used to access lounges at international terminals in the country.

Add-On cardholders do not get a Priority Pass membership, except for the Axis Bank Reserve credit card. The Magnus cardholders will have to use their 8 complimentary guest visits per year, in case there are accompanying guests. For other cards, the cardholder will have to pay the full lounge charges for accompanying guests.

Conclusion

Complimentary lounge access at domestic and international airport terminals is one of the top and most-wanted credit card features. Many individuals who frequent travel by air can save a lot of money through the lounge access, and have a comfortable, relaxing time while waiting for their flight.

Most Axis Bank credit cards offered lounge access to the cardholders, but as stated above, the lounge access is now only valid at domestic terminals across India from 1^st June. Cardholders won’t be unable to access lounges at international terminals with their credit cards. It is a huge downgrade for most individuals who hold popular credit cards like Flipkart Axis Bank and My Zone credit card.

People who have credit cards that offer complimentary Priority Pass membership can use it to access lounges at international terminals, but the privilege is not applicable to others. Let us know your thoughts regarding this change by Axis Bank.