We all know the usual way to get complimentary airport lounge access—through select debit or credit cards. Now cab operator OLA is expanding that concept: its paid membership plan, OLA Select, includes complimentary lounge access as one of its perks.
What is OLA Select
- Monthly membership fee: Rs. 499
I tried OLA Select recently via a trial offer. The service often assigns highly rated drivers and removes peak pricing, which makes rides more predictable. From my experience, Uber is usually cheaper, but OLA Select adds value that can change the equation for regular users.
OLA Select Benefits
Complimentary Airport Lounge Access with OLA Select
One notable and less-publicized benefit of OLA Select is lounge access. The program covers a solid selection of lounges at domestic terminals and, uniquely, includes some food and beverage outlets as part of the network. That combination is relatively uncommon among lounge access programs.
Here are the lounges included with OLA Select membership:
Domestic Terminal
- Bangalore – Above Ground Levell Lounge
- Chennai – Travel Club (TFS) Lounge
- Cochin – Earth Lounge
- Mumbai – GOOD TIMES (T1B), Costa (T2 – F&B outlet)
- Delhi – Costa (T1 – F&B outlet)
- Hyderabad – Moonson Bar
- Kolkata – Travel Club (TFS) Lounge
- Bhubaneswar – Mayfair Lounge
- Baroda – Port Lounge
- Trivandrum – Ruby Arena
- Raipur – Zesto Lounge
- Varanasi – Zesto Lounge
- Lucknow – Zesto Lounge
- Guwahati – Prive Lounge
International Terminal
- Jaipur – Club One Class Lounge (T2)
The network is reasonably comprehensive, and it’s encouraging to see several newer lounges included—some of which are not yet part of popular card-linked programs. As more lounges open and affiliate arrangements evolve, this list may continue to grow.
Above Ground Levell Lounge – Bangalore Airport
How to get lounge access with OLA Select
To enter a lounge, obtain your unique access code via the Ola app by selecting the Ola Select Membership option. The code is validated through an OTP and, once verified, you are admitted.
- Daily limit: One visit per day (up to 2 hours)
- Monthly limit: Effectively unlimited, subject to a 24-hour wait time after each access
“Unlimited” in this context means there’s no set monthly cap, but the 24-hour cooldown and two-hour-per-visit limits apply.
How the F&B outlet benefit works
F&B outlets included in the program operate via a separate menu and spending limit. Typically, the benefit covers one complimentary meal or item from participating partners such as KFC, Vaango, or Costa Coffee (at selected airports). This feature provides a convenient alternative when a traditional lounge isn’t available.
Bottom line
For frequent cab users—especially those with 10 or more rides per month—OLA Select can be a cost-effective way to secure domestic lounge access once other card-based quarterly limits are exhausted. At Rs. 499 per month, the price is reasonable if you value the convenience and added comfort of lounges and food outlets while traveling.
If you’ve used the lounge access benefit with an OLA Select membership, feel free to share your experience in the comments.