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Axis Priority Pass no longer works at Indian domestic lounges
On premium Axis cards, domestic lounges in India must now be accessed with the Axis credit card and boarding pass instead of the Priority Pass. Priority Pass still works for international lounges, including those at Indian international terminals.
Cards affected
AXIS BANK MAGNUS Credit Card, Axis Bank Reserve Credit Card, Axis Bank Select Credit Card
Source
Effective 28-08-2026, the Priority Pass card will not be valid for accessing domestic airport lounges in India.
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