Does Amex Platinum get you into American Airlines lounges?

If American Airlines is selected as your preferred airline, then the purchase of an Admirals Club membership or day pass will qualify for the credit. With The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, you can be reimbursed for up to $200 in lounge fees each year.



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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. You can bring two guests with you free of charge, and day passes for additional guests will cost you $50 each.

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While the American Express® Gold Card can't grant you lounge entry, it does provide a lot of material benefits in exchange for its $250 annual fee. This includes monthly statement credits, strong earnings on food purchases and complimentary travel insurance.

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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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AAdvantage members earn 5 miles per dollar spent on American flights. Platinum members earn 60% more, for a total of 8 miles per dollar. Priority check-in, security lanes and boarding. Platinum elite members board with Group 3 on American Airlines flights.

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Platinum AAdvantage benefits
  • Complimentary Main Cabin Extra seats. ...
  • Preferred seating within the plane. ...
  • Unlimited complimentary upgrades to premium cabin. ...
  • Two free checked bags with priority handling. ...
  • 60% more award miles on paid flights. ...
  • Priority check-in, security lanes and boarding. ...
  • Same-day standby priority.


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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.

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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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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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IS IT WORTH IT? NO. Based on your spending, your estimated rewards on The Platinum Card® from American Express would not make up for the annual fee. How much do you spend annually on flights and hotels in U.S. dollars booked on AmexTravel.com?

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The American Express Platinum Card®, for example, gives Card Members unlimited complimentary access to The Global Lounge Collection®.

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