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Jan 31, 2020 | 4:21 pm

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RedSun

Join Date: Jan 2017

Location: EWR/PHL/BWI

Posts: 4,620

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Originally Posted by richarddd

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31691527-post113.html especially the last sentance

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31693733-post122.html

For me, the main value of the Amex Plat would be IAP, but the few tests I've had people run have not shown much value. I don't see value in their lounges and see many reports of overcrowding https://www.google.com/search?q=cent...ge+too+crowded Virtuoso and other TAs seem to provide more value than FHR, even with the hotel status. Credit card as status symbol? Magazine? This no doubt colors my view of Amex.

I agree that the CSR update is a negative as a whole.

I enjoy Centurion lounge so much that, I rarely fly EWR any longer, but PHL. Also, can anyone believe that there is only ONE Priority Pass lounge available at EWR??? This is so pathetic. I do not see any PP restaurants at EWR. And this is one of the most important airports in metro region.... At least AmEx Plat offers Delta lounge at EWR if I fly Delta.

How much does this worth? To a family, this is easily $120 each trip. Sometimes it is crowded. But I have never had problem finding seats, even during busy holiday travel time.

What can CSR give to me?

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