What is the new policy for Centurion Lounge?

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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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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For 2023 guest privileges, your 2022 spending is the deciding factor. If you didn't spend at least $75,000 on your card last year, you cannot bring complimentary guests into the lounge from now on. These spending requirements reset each calendar year.

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Compare Amex Platinum to other cards Amex Platinum has a higher annual fee than most credit cards, but it also offers unparalleled travel benefits and a robust rewards program. For example, your card gives you access to Delta Sky Club, The Centurion Lounge and several other airport lounge options.

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Please refrain from sleeping, lying on the floor, and placing luggage and feet on or reclining across lounge furniture. American Express will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen or damages suffered by the purchaser or visitor inside The Centurion Lounge.

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Card Members may bring up to two (2) complimentary companions into The Centurion® Lounge locations in the U.S., at Hong Kong International Airport and at London Heathrow Airport. Refer to the specific location's access policy for more information. All access to The Centurion Lounge is subject to space availability.

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With airline cancellations and delays at a post-pandemic high, the lounge has been a welcome refuge from the crowded, maddening airline waiting room. But those 'exclusive' lounges are now packed with crowds of the mass affluent, people with enough points, miles or “elite status” to get past the sliding doors.

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In other words, you can apply for The Platinum Card® from American Express and earn a welcome offer once and only once.

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Complimentary or discounted access Travelers with The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express or the Centurion® Card from American Express receive complimentary access to any outpost within the Centurion Lounge network.

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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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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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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 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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