In plain English
It is an extra airline service, not the basic flight itself. It gives a passenger the ability to go into an airport lounge and make use of that lounge.
In context
Here, it labels an optional airline add-on service for a passenger to enter and use an airport lounge.
- Situation
- Booking flights, choosing fares, seats, baggage, and optional services
- What it communicates
- labels an optional service available to add before payment.
Meaning limits
By itself, the term identifies only this add-on service, not the terms under which it may be offered or used.
Examples
“Her fare covered the flight, but lounge access cost extra.”
“At the desk, the agent added lounge access for both passengers.”