Effective January 1, 2025, AU Credit Cards will introduce revised terms and conditions governing access to domestic airport lounges and Priority Pass usage. These updates will impact how cardholders can avail themselves of complimentary lounge services within India. The revised policy aims to optimize benefits for eligible cardholders by introducing specific spending criteria for domestic lounge access and modifications to charges for Priority Pass utilization.
Starting from April 1, 2025, holders of the AU ixigo credit card will need to spend ₹20,000 to access airport lounges, as they will no longer be exempt from the new spending requirements. Only the Zenith+ card will remain exempt from these requirements.
Changes to Domestic Airport Lounge Access
Under the updated policy, AU Credit Cardholders will be eligible for complimentary access to domestic airport lounges in India based on their quarterly spending. Beginning January 1, 2025, cardholders must achieve a minimum spend of ₹20,000 within a calendar quarter to qualify for this benefit, applicable across more than 50 airport lounges nationwide. Eligibility is restricted to select credit cards, with benefits varying according to the card type, as outlined below:
| Card Type | Domestic Airport Lounge Access (Per Quarter) |
| Vetta | 1 |
| Zenith | 2 |
| Xcite Ace | 2 |
| Xcite Ultra | 2 |
| ABC Pro | 2 |
| NOMO | 2 |
| SPONT | 2 |
Revision of Priority Pass Charges
Priority Pass, which offers access to over 1,000 lounges worldwide, will also see changes. The complimentary lounge access outside India remains available for eligible AU Credit Cardholders based on their card type:
| Card Type | International Airport Lounge Access (Per Quarter) |
| Vetta | 1 (quarterly) |
| Zenith | 2 (quarterly) |
| ABC Pro | 1 (per annum) |
Starting from January 1, 2025, for all additional visits either in India or abroad, users will incur a charge of USD 35 per visit, an increase from the previous fee of USD 27 per visit. This fee will also apply to guest visits at these lounges. The updated charges will affect cardholders with Vetta, Zenith, and ABC Pro cards, with standard Priority Pass terms and conditions continuing to apply.
Bottom Line
After updating fuel and utility charges in July, AU Bank has now made changes in domestic lounge access. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2025. The bank has introduced new spending requirements and updated the charges for Priority Pass. These updates aim to provide more value to cardholders.
By making these changes, AU Bank wants to stay competitive and become the top choice for customers. The improved lounge access policies focus on customer satisfaction, helping AU Bank attract more customers who want great banking experiences. As this new policy starts, cardholders can look forward to better travel experiences, while AU Bank works to strengthen its position in the banking industry.