Expedia adds lounge access and OneKeyCash for delayed flights in new pilot

Expedia will stop awarding its 0.2 percent reward on standalone flights booked through its U.S. site and will launch a pilot that gives Gold and Platinum members complimentary lounge access for eligible flights delayed at least 90 minutes, with passes delivered via app, email or text after an airline reports the delay.

Travelers must register flights at least 24 hours before departure to qualify; if no eligible lounge such as The Club, Plaza Premium, Escape or Aspire is available, each registered traveler receives $20 in OneKeyCash, and the pilot covers bookings made between September 30 2026 and December 31 2027, following $28 million in OneKeyCash awarded in 2025.