# 5 credit cards with free airport lounge access no minimum spend

2026-08-20T11:51:21+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Airport lounge access on credit cards is becoming harder to get for free, with many banks introducing minimum spending requirements. However, several cards still offer complimentary access without any spending threshold, according to reports from NDTV Profit and Livemint. The cards listed include the PNB Luxura Premium Metal Card, which gives unlimited domestic and international lounge access, the Equitas Selfe Credit Card, offering one domestic visit per quarter, and the HDFC Marriott Bonvoy Card, which provides 12 free domestic visits a year. The Standard Chartered EaseMyTrip Card gives two domestic visits per year, and the IndusInd Bank Tiger Card offers eight domestic and two international visits annually, with no joining or annual fee.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both outlets present the same factual list of five credit cards in a neutral, service-journalism style. NDTV Profit leads with the PNB Luxura card, emphasising its unlimited access and zero forex markup, while Livemint leads with a broader framing of tightening bank policies before listing the cards. Neither outlet critiques the banks' policy changes or consumer impact, both simply inform readers of available options. The coverage is uniform straight reporting. A careful reader should check each card's latest terms and fees before applying, as policies can change frequently.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
- ndtvprofit.com (neutral report) <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/personal-finance/these-credit-cards-still-offer-free-access-to-airport-lounges-in-august-2026-do-you-own-any-11933700#publisher=newsstand>
  Straightforward listicle with no editorial slant
- livemint.com (neutral report) <https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/want-free-airport-lounge-access-without-spending-more-5-credit-cards-travellers-can-consider-in-august-this-year-11787224467832.html>
  Service-journalism framing, no critical or promotional angle

This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-20T13:50:56+00:00.

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