Does Amex give you access to airport lounges?

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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Effective February 1, 2023 U.S. Amex Platinum cardholders are no longer to take guests into Centurion lounges unless they hit an annual spend volume of $75,000 on the Platinum card.

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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)
  • Plaza Premium Lounges.
  • Priority Pass lounges (upon enrollment)


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Customers with select Platinum Cards and Centurion Cards from American Express may access Delta Sky Club locations when traveling on a same-day ticket on a Delta-operated (Delta or Delta Connection) or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (006 ticket number).

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No, The Platinum Card® from American Express does not get you access to United Club airport lounges. The Amex Platinum does offer airport lounge access at over 1,400 lounges, including: Amex Centurion Lounges. Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta)

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Plaza Premium lounges You'll need to show your Platinum Card, government-issued identification and a confirmed same-day boarding pass to enter. You may enter with one guest for no additional cost. Other guests will need to purchase a day pass; the cost of a day pass varies by location.

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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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If your same-day outbound flight departs after the lounge closes for the day, we will admit you as early as 3 hours prior to the lounge closing, subject to available capacity. Select lounges may allow access to eligible Card Members with a confirmed reservation for any same-day travel (departure or arrival).

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Those who hold The Platinum Card® from American Express receive complimentary unlimited access to the Centurion Lounge for themselves. The guest policy allows for up to two guests if the cardholder has spent $75,000 in the prior calendar year.

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Pay the Centurion Lounge guest fee The guest fee is $50 per person (or $30 for children aged 2 through 17), assuming you didn't meet the minimum spend requirement of $75,000 per calendar year needed to bring in two complimentary guests per visit.

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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.

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How to Get Free Airport Lounge Access
  1. Ask a First Class Flyer.
  2. The Airport Lounge Ecosystem.
  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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Yup, everything is free at Amex lounges. But be sure to factor in the annual fees of the American Express cards required to enter: $550 for Delta SkyMiles Reserve, $695 for Platinum, and for the by-invitation-only Centurion card, $5,000—plus a $7,500 initiation fee.

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Your Card includes a Priority Pass™ membership (valued at US$99*) and two complimentary visits annually (valued at US$35 each*). So sit back, relax, and enjoy in one of the more than 1,300 Priority Pass™ lounges worldwide. **Values as of January 2023.

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The Platinum Card® from American Express is arguably the most premium credit card on the market. It grants you access to over 1,400+ airport lounges worldwide, gives you loads of annual statement credits, and earns a whopping 5 points per dollar spent on flights!

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If you spend a lot of money on snacks and beverages while waiting at the airport, lounge access may help you save money. Instead of paying an expensive airport bar tab, you can head to the lounge and consume free snacks and drinks there. Doing this could help you keep more money in your checking account.

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