Originally Posted by
cks30
I'm looking at the Visa Black Card vs. Amex Plat Card based on airport lounges. I’ve read where Amex offers access to the Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and US Airways Club. However, I can’t find any similar information on the Black Card. I’ve read where the Black Card used to only offer two passes per year, but it seems that has since been changed.
Any feedback would greatly appreciated. Thanks!
IMHO if lounge access is what you covet, the JP Morgan Chase Palladium card is the way to go, especially if you travel with other people. Palladium gives you unlimited Lounge Club access with free guests (up to the lounge guest limit which for some is as high as 6) and if you request it, Palladium will reimburse you for Delta Sky Club membership and some of us have gotten reimbursed for United Club too.
Amex Platinum is second choice for lounge access and certainly can be a good one for some people.
The Black Card has been named one of the worse cards of the year. You're better off just buying Priority Pass full membership if your main goal is lounge access.
You can also get Lounge Club membership for free when you spend 15k annually on the Penfed American Express card (no annual fee, no FETF and 5% back on airfare plus $200 sign up bonus; and access to American Express Travel Privileges for hotel perks like late check out, food credits etc).