Originally Posted by
jamesteroh
If the rumors are true Am Ex is increasing the fee on the Platinum Card, it will be all the more reason for me to cancel the card when this change goes into effect. One of the reasons I like the Platinum card is so I can guest in people at Vegas. I'll just use my PP pass in Vegas at one of their lounges if I'm traveling with someone and if I'm flying solo my reserve card will get me into any of the lounges since I only fly Delta.
I totally understand this change though. After Delta made the change to no guests a few years ago it really helped with the congestion in the busier clubs.
I'm surprised they are allowing Reserve cardholder's access if overcrowding is such an issue but glad they did, that was one of the best enhancements they made to the reserve card outside of the four MQM boosts.
I just do not think the new proposal is going to change much. Very likely AmEx will hand out some free lounge vouchers. So everyone can enjoy the lounges since all cardholders paid the AFs.
Originally Posted by
sethb
They already do. Some Delta Sky Clubs (the ones in the US with open bars) don't allow 19-year-olds to enter by themselves.
That is part of the liquor law. Airport lounges serve alcohol drinks. No underaged people can go into the lounges un-supervised by adult(s).
I think alcohol is what drives most of those "road warriors" to the AmEx lounges. Not the food and coffee..