Can I use my Amex Platinum at airport lounges?

As part of The American Express Global Lounge Collection®, Platinum Card® members can enjoy unlimited, complimentary access to Plaza Premium lounges around the world. Plaza Premium is a network of airport lounges around the world that are open to The Platinum Card® members, regardless of airline or ticket class.



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How can I find out if my issuer provides me with complimentary lounge visits? If your issuer provides complimentary lounge visits, there will be a “Complimentary Visit” section under My Information on the app and under My Account on the web. If you do not have any complimentary visits, this section will not display.

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How to Get Free Airport Lounge Access
  1. Ask a First Class Flyer.
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  3. Private Lounges.
  4. Airline Lounges.
  5. USO Lounges.
  6. Best Credit Cards for Lounge Access.
  7. Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card.
  8. United Explorer Card.


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You'll have access to any of the lounge networks within the American Express Global Lounge Collection:
  • Aspire Lounges.
  • Centurion Lounges (both in the U.S. and abroad)
  • Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta same-day)
  • Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner.
  • Select Lufthansa Lounges (when flying Lufthansa same-day)


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As a The Platinum Card® member, you are entitled to a complimentary membership in Priority Pass™. This allows you to wait for your flight in a relaxed atmosphere in one of the more than 1,300 Priority Pass™ lounges around the world. You also can have a guest join you free of charge.

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To access participating lounges, you must show your Platinum Card, a government-issued ID and a same-day boarding pass for confirmed travel.

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You must be an eligible cardholder to enter. Can I get free food and drinks in Centurion Lounges? All American Express Centurion Lounges offer complimentary food and beverage. Food includes several hot meal options, and beverages include a full array of alcoholic beverages and a full bar.

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Both The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express include access to AmEx Centurion Lounges as well as the vast AmEx Global Lounge Collection.

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If you're a Platinum Card® from American Express cardholder, you get complimentary access to the Amex lounge networks on the day of your departure.

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As of Feb. 1, 2023, the ability to bring in two guests at no additional cost went away for most cardholders. Now, unless you spend $75,000 or more each calendar year on your card, you'll need to pay $50 to bring an adult guest ($30 for children ages 2 through 17) into the Centurion Lounge. Terms apply.

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The Platinum Card® from American Express: The Amex Platinum provides cardholders with an up-to-$200 annual airline fee credit to cover incidentals like seat assignments, lounge passes and checked bag fees (enrollment is required for select benefits).

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Card Members receive complimentary access to all US locations of the Escape Lounges. Card Member must present their valid Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D.

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As a Platinum Cardholder, you are entitled to a complimentary membership in Priority Pass. This allows you to wait for your flight in a relaxed atmosphere in one of the more than 1,200 Priority Pass lounges around the world.

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You may enter with up to two (2) complimentary guests. showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel and a government issued ID. For details of individual American Express lounge access requirements please review the lounge details page for the specific lounge.

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Airport lounges are generally worth the effort to get in, whether as provided by your airline ticket, credit card or elite status. The benefits are truly there, from the basics like Wi-Fi, clean restrooms, beverages and a place to sit, to sit down meals and premium beverages.

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Formerly, Centurion Lounges were accessible to Platinum Card members and up to two guests at no additional charge. But as of Feb. 1, 2023, that changed, threatening to take a big chunk out of the value against The Platinum Card® from American Express's annual fee, $695. Terms apply.

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