Smart airport lounge discovery
The problem we solve
Airport lounge access has become unnecessarily complicated. Between Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeKey, airline status, credit card perks, alliance memberships, and day passes, figuring out which lounges you can actually enter at any given airport is a headache. The information is scattered across dozens of websites, most of it outdated or incomplete.
When LoungeBuddy shut down in January 2025, hundreds of thousands of travellers lost the only tool that made this simple. LoungeIQ was built to fill that gap — and to do it better.
What makes LoungeIQ different
How lounge scores work
Each lounge on LoungeIQ displays an editorial score (1–5 stars) assigned by the LoungeIQ team. These scores reflect our assessment of a lounge's overall quality based on publicly available information, amenities data, and reputation — they are not derived from aggregated user reviews.
As real traveller reviews are submitted through the platform, lounge scores are recalculated to incorporate community feedback. Lounges with verified community reviews will transition from editorial scores to community-weighted ratings over time.
Editorial scores are the opinion of the LoungeIQ team and should be used as a general guide only. Lounge quality, amenities, and access conditions can change. Always verify current conditions directly with the lounge operator before travel.
Who built this
LoungeIQ is built by Gordon Grieve, an independent developer based in Brisbane, Australia. As a frequent traveller and aviation enthusiast, Gordon built LoungeIQ out of personal frustration with the lack of good lounge information after LoungeBuddy closed.
LoungeIQ is an independent platform. We are not owned by or affiliated with any airline, credit card company, or lounge operator. Our recommendations are based on data and community reviews, not commercial relationships.