Originally Posted by
dhuey
There might be a practical problem with this change at airport lounges (other than Centurion Lounges). Amex already gives lounges a sheet explaining which Amex cards include lounge access. Changing the card design and removing the word Platinum from the front will only add confusion.
I'd give it zero chance that anyone needs the word "platinum" to recognize the card. Before this thread, I wasn't even aware the word was there, and I've had the card for 2 yrs.