How do I use Amex Platinum at the airport?

Simply, present your Priority Pass membership card and boarding pass for access. 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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American Express Platinum does not offer priority boarding. Priority boarding is a benefit that allows cardholders to get to their seat sooner than general boarding groups. The only American Express cards that offer priority boarding are Delta SkyMiles Platinum, SkyMiles Gold, and SkyMiles Reserve.

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To enter a Centurion Lounge, you must present your eligible Amex card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel and your government-issued identification.

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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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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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Yes, it's possible to get Priority Pass for “free, but this kind of membership comes through a credit card with an annual fee. So while the Priority Pass membership is considered a complimentary benefit to the cardmember, the annual fee associated with that credit card means you're paying for it indirectly.

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While the Amex Platinum card doesn't offer any type of airline elite status, the good news is it does offer status in multiple hotel and rental car elite programs.

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You can find your membership number on the front of your membership card or on any communications you've received directly from us.

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But, as I found on a recent trip to Stockholm, The Platinum Card® from American Express can get you through security quicker at select international airports for no additional cost. Here's what you need to know. Get the latest points, miles and travel news by signing up for TPG's free daily newsletter.

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To receive this benefit, apply for either Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® (through a TSA official enrollment provider) and pay the application fee using an eligible Card on the Platinum Card Account. Card Members approved for Global Entry will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost.

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Both the Basic and Supplementary Cardmember must enrol into Priority Pass. Once enrolled, Platinum Cardmembers in good standing may access participating Priority Pass lounges by presenting your Priority Pass card and airline boarding pass.

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To make the most of these features, you will first need to activate your account at prioritypass.com using the simple step by step process below:
  1. STEP 1: ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT. ...
  2. STEP 2: ENTER MEMBERSHIP NUMBER. ...
  3. STEP 3: ENTER VALIDATION CODE. ...
  4. STEP 4: CREATE ACCOUNT. ...
  5. STEP 5: ONLINE ACCOUNT CREATED.


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Technically, you can access lounges for only three hours, though some lounges will waive this rule. Many lounges may restrict access to passengers departing from that airport, meaning you may not always be able to use the Priority Pass membership as an arrivals lounge.

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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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Upcoming Changes to the American Express Platinum Card The card's annual fee is set to increase from $699 to $799 (all figures in CAD) per year. If you currently have a Platinum Card, this fee will come into effect on your next card anniversary date after September 26, 2023.

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Centurion Lounge guest policy The price for bringing a guest into an American Express Centurion Lounge is now $50 for adults and $30 for children aged 2-17. Children under two, however, can enter for free when accompanying an adult.

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