Airport lounges can be one of the most complex, mysterious parts of the airport experience. Aside from buying a business- or first-class ticket, how do you access them? Is it worth buying a day pass? Are they really worth all the fuss? In this week’s episode of Unpacked, AFAR points and miles expert Paul Rubio reveals the secrets to gaining airport lounge access—no premium tickets required. New! Subscribe to our show notes email. Meet this week’s guest Paul Rubio, AFAR points and miles expert Resources Read the episode’s show notes, including a full transcript of the episode. Read Paul’s primer on the best ways to get airport lounge access. Explore the best credit cards to apply for now (with lounge access). Learn why lounges are harder to access these days.