Standard Chartered halves EaseMyTrip domestic lounges — 2 visits/year
Standard Chartered's EaseMyTrip card now offers only 2 domestic lounge visits per year, down from 4, and loses Priority Pass and complimentary international lounge access. The card's benefits have been significantly reduced, making it less attractive to travellers.
Standard Chartered has made significant changes to its EaseMyTrip card, effective October 15, 2024. The card now offers only 2 complimentary domestic lounge visits per calendar year, down from 4 visits per year. Additionally, the card has lost its Priority Pass membership, which previously offered 2 international lounge visits per year. The removal of Priority Pass and the reduction in domestic lounge visits significantly reduce the card’s travel benefits. International lounge access is now only available at pay-per-visit rates, making the card less attractive to frequent travellers. Our take: with the loss of Priority Pass and reduced domestic lounge access, the Standard Chartered EaseMyTrip card is no longer a viable option for travellers seeking lounge benefits. At 2 domestic visits a year and pay-per-visit rates everywhere abroad, the lounge line on this card is now a rounding error — hold it for the EaseMyTrip booking discounts or don’t hold it at all.