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May 17, 2024 | 7:27 am

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Steve M

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Originally Posted by npretnar

I’m just shocked at the number of people in lounges (whether airline or AMEX) who appear to be newbies to the whole premium travel/lounge experience.

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Originally Posted by SP03

Plenty of people are on the points wagon due to increased popularity and awareness through blogs and word of mouth. Many go out of their way for free food and drinks...

I think this has a lot to do with the current lounge situation. A frequent traveler isn't going to wait 45 minutes in a line to get into the lounge, but someone that justified paying the $695 annual fee for an Amex Platinum based on lounge access for the two airplane trips they take a year will.

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