American express platinum which airport lounges

The former has locations in 14 cities in the U. In the end, you want to find the card that works best for your particular needs. Image: Young woman at airport checks the arrivals and departures board. Advertiser Disclosure We think it's important for you to understand how we make money. Fees may apply for additional guests.

To access American Express Lounges, the Platinum Card Member must present the agent with the following upon each visit: his or her valid Card and upon request, same-day airline ticket on any carrier and a government-issued I.

Platinum Card Members will not be compensated for changes in locations, rates or policies. American Express reserves the right to remove any person from a lounge for inappropriate behavior or failure to adhere to lounge rules, including, but not limited to, conduct that is disruptive, abusive or violent.

Amenities, services and hours of operation may vary among locations and are subject to change. In some Lounges the Platinum Card Member must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. Age restrictions for the service of alcohol also vary between Lounges. American Express will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen or damages suffered by the purchaser or visitor inside American Express Lounges.

Use of American Express Lounges is subject to the local rules and conditions set by American Express and the Lounge operator. American Express and the Lounge operator reserve the right to revise the rules at any time without notice.

For details of individual American Express lounge access requirements please visit here. Priority Pass Relax in one of over lounges across over countries. To enroll, please call Platinum Travel Service. Escape Lounges. Air Space. Details Airspace Lounge is a network of airport lounges in the U. The Card Member may bring up to two companions into the club as complimentary guests per visit.

Card Members and his or her guests will receive all of the complimentary benefits and amenities afforded to the Airspace Lounge customers, as well as access to purchase non-complimentary items. Dallas DFW. Denver DEN. Hong Kong HKG. Houston IAH. Las Vegas LAS. London LHR. Los Angeles LAX. Miami MIA. New York LGA. New York JFK. Philadelphia PHL. Phoenix PHX.

San Francisco SFO. Related: The best credit cards for airport lounge access. Some Centurion Lounges provide additional complimentary amenities that truly set them apart, such as well-stocked family rooms and spa services.

Centurion Lounges are the most talked-about and exclusive lounges available to Platinum cardholders. Amex recently rebranded its international lounges as Centurion Lounges and is currently updating these lounges to reflect the premium Centurion Lounge experience. Some Centurion Lounges are still closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, while others are open with reduced hours. Platinum cardmembers may only access the lounge within three hours of a scheduled departure with a same-day, confirmed boarding pass.

Some Centurion lounges may allow access via the Amex app in place of showing your card. Plus, I find it easier to hand over my physical card along with my boarding pass and I.

Currently, Platinum cardmembers may enter with up to two guests at no additional charge. And Centurion cardmembers may enter with up to two guests or immediate family spouse or domestic partner and children under 18 at no additional charge. But, effective Feb. However, U. Even after the new guest policies begin, children under two will still be allowed into the lounge free of charge when accompanied by a parent or guardian who can show either proof of age for the child or a lap-infant boarding pass.

Centurion Lounges are wonderful to visit. So most of the lounges you can visit with an Amex Platinum or Amex Business Platinum card are in other lounge networks.

As with Centurion Lounges, some lounges in these networks may be temporarily closed or offering reduced services. Platinum Card members are entitled to complimentary membership in Priority Pass Select. The quality of each Priority Pass lounge varies, but there are some excellent Priority Pass lounges.

Here are some of our favorite Priority Pass lounges in the U. I recommend registering as soon as you get your Platinum Card.