Originally Posted by
EasternTraveler
I have found absolutely no value in the restaurant benefit. The Platinum Amex has more value in every location that has a dine option as you can use the Skyclubs. PP has a higer rejection rate than PP and they are building more C1 clubs. But it appears you have your mind made up, safe travels.
Well this is a Chase thread in a Chase forum, so I expect you are in the minority here. For sure the key criteria are your travel patterns. Those who fly DL solo, who spend time at airport terminals where Amex clubs don't have lines (hint: not SFO) and who like Amex food are probably not part of the Chase target demographic.
For others like me - I rarely fly DL and have multiple PP restaurant options in various terminals at my home airport (i.e. no matter which airline I fly). The food is superior to Amex. So for me, the restaurant option is far more valuable than the wait-in-line Amex lounges. For me, the biggest minus to Chase PP memberships is that they do not include Escape lounges (such that they are).