Originally Posted by
VegasGambler
There is no Centurion lounge in EWR or ATL. Why not? What is the use of it? Aren't these big and important airports?
If you arrive (not connect) at SFO T3 (United terminal) you get nothing with the Amex Plat, despite the fact that there is a Centurion lounge there. If you arrive with the CSR you can have meals at two different restaurants for free.
Of course every restaurant has different lounges and restaurants available. That's why I continue to say that for someone who travels often, it makes sense to have both cards. They are complementary.
At least I can get to Delta lounge with AmEx Plat. How about Chase CSR? Nothing really. Just Minute Suite if you can get in. Take a nap? There are about 10 AmEx Centurion lounges? They are building more.
So with $550 fee and $300 travel credit, we need some ways to get the $250 out of it. The $100 AF increase only make CSR worse to most people.