Originally Posted by CO Insider

Hi tabTX, you'll get the extra Elite bonus miles even if don't use the card to buy your ticket.

To clarify, cova, we do have a discounted annual fee for our customers who have lifetime Presidents Club memberships. The annual fee in these cases is only $100, and includes all the other benefits that come with the card, including Hyatt Platinum status. Avis Presidents Club, $3 discount off Presidents Club Premium Wine & Spirits, Flex Elite Qualification Miles (EQMs), plus OnePass miles for every dollar you spend. To qualify for this discounted annual membership fee, lifetime Presidents Club members should call 800-346-0123 to apply. Just say you're a lifetime Presidents Club member and provide your membership details for verification.

I wouldn't count on it, cova.

You'll get a full Continental Presidents Club membership, and a complete set of membership credentials. So yes, Presidential Plus cardmembers get the exact same lounge access as Presidents Club members. The Presidential Plus card is a little unique in this respect.