Originally Posted by
ChurnieEls
Fee increases... hmm so a high AF exclusive card that's kind of effectively like a Centurion card then?
I think they actually have those, and if you have one you don't really need to concern yourself with getting a seat.
You seem to be completely missing the point. Believe it or not, for some, it's not solely about "getting a seat." Its about the overall experience, the ambiance in a
club. The Centurion Card isn't a solution because they are entering the exact same club and the same poor experience. Its not just about having a dedicated place to sit amongst the chaos. Not sure why that is so complicated for you to grok.
Originally Posted by
ChurnieEls
Where I imagine this will land, if their acquisition & retention numbers remain strong, is a set number of 'free' visits per cardmember year with any incremental costing the $50 they're charging guests from 2023.
People in this thread and forum have been claiming, predicting, demanding, debating this exact solution for probably close to 5 or 6 years. It's a solution that Amex could have easily implemented anywhere along the path of other things they've tried and yet... they haven't done so. They are obviously resisting that solution for a reason. I'm inclined to believe if they wanted that solution they would have implemented that one first, before the path we are currently on. You disagree. Only time will tell who is correct.
Anyhow, it doesn't appear you are much open to a different perspective, so if you find the Centurion Lounge experience as it is, pleasant and enjoyable, then hey, knock yourself out. You'll rarely have me in your way.
Regards