A Guide to Lounge Access with the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum

The American Express Platinum Card and The Business Platinum Card from American Express offer a wide range of benefits, including access to exclusive airport lounges.

These lounges are part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection, which includes Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Club lounges, Priority Pass Select lounges, Aspire Lounges, Escape Lounges, Plaza Premium lounges, Select Lufthansa lounges, and other Global Lounge Collection partner lounges.

## Which lounges can I access with the Amex Platinum Card and Business Platinum Card?

Cardmembers can access Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Club lounges, and Priority Pass Select lounges, among others. The exact lounges available vary depending on the cardmember's location and the specific lounge network.

To find participating lounges, cardmembers can use the Global Lounge Collection website. This website allows users to search for lounges by airport code, city, or country.

## Access to Centurion Lounges

Centurion Lounges are the most exclusive lounges available to Platinum Card and Business Platinum Card members. They offer a staffed bar, meals, nonalcoholic drinks, high-speed Wi-Fi, and various seating options.

Some Centurion Lounges also provide complimentary amenities like family rooms. To gain access to a Centurion Lounge, cardmembers must show their eligible Amex card, government-issued identification, and a same-day boarding pass.

Cardmembers can access Centurion Lounges within three hours of their flight's scheduled departure. Access upon arrival is not allowed unless the cardmember has a layover or connecting flight.

## Access to Delta Sky Club lounges

Amex Platinum Card and Business Platinum Card members get access to Delta Sky Club lounges when flying on a Delta-operated flight or a Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet.

To find eligible lounges, cardmembers can head to Delta's website and select "Platinum Card and Centurion Members From American Express" as their membership type. Cardmembers can access Delta Sky Club lounges up to three hours before the scheduled departure of a same-day Delta-operated flight or during a connection between two Delta-operated flights on the same ticket.

## Access to other lounge networks

Cardmembers can use the lounge search function on Amex's website to see the current operating hours and locations for lounges. Each lounge network has its own access requirements and guest policies, so cardmembers should check the specific lounge's website for more information.

## Access policy for Centurion Lounges

Platinum Card and Business Platinum Card members may only access the Centurion Lounge within three hours of their flight's scheduled departure. Access upon arrival isn't allowed unless you have a layover or connecting flight. For connections, cardmembers can access a Centurion Lounge up to five hours before their departing flight.

However, access policies may vary from country to country in international locations.

## Guest policy for Centurion Lounges

U.S. Platinum Card and Business Platinum Card members must pay $50 per guest age 18 or older and $30 per guest age two through 17 (guests under two years of age are complimentary with proof of age). Eligible guests must be traveling on the same flight as the cardmember.

However, U.S. Platinum Card and Business Platinum Card members can qualify for complimentary guest access for up to two guests per visit after spending $75,000 on eligible purchases with their card within a calendar year.

| Lounge Network | Access Requirements | Guest Policy | | --- | --- | --- | | Centurion Lounges | Same-day boarding pass, eligible Amex card, government-issued ID | $50 per guest age 18 or older, $30 per guest age 2-17 | | Delta Sky Club lounges | Same-day boarding pass, eligible Amex card, government-issued ID | Up to 10 visits per program year, $50 per visit after 10 visits | | Priority Pass Select lounges | Same-day boarding pass, eligible Amex card, government-issued ID | Varies by lounge network |

Note: This table only includes the lounge networks mentioned in the source and does not include all lounge networks available to Amex Platinum Card and Business Platinum Card members.