Originally Posted by mridley2

Flyer strategists (like most folks who are on flyertalk) will understand the strategy behind their "free" 15 visits. Others will not. To each their own.
Here is my plan:
1) I am already booking more flights out of JFK where I can utilize the Centurion lounge. Boy I bet that lounge gets EVEN MORE CROWDED. ATL Centurion lounge will also get a lot more visits from me.
2) I will only use one of my visits when I can spend at least 1.5 to 2 hours. No more stopping in for 30 minutes coffee and bagel. I'll bring food or buy that on the outside
3) Will limit my SC visits when on work travel. I can put any reasonable expenses on my T&E so no real need for the sky club (which my employer DOES NOT pay for anyway unless I'm paying a per visit fee)

Question - Any chance that Reserve card holders can CHOOSE when to use their 15 free visits? e.g. I am traveling for work in JAN or FEB and would rather pay the $50 fee which I can then put on my T&E. This would allow me to save my free vsiits for personal travel later in the year. I will not have exhausted my 15 free visits so early in the year. BUT IF I use a free visit I have no receipt and no claim for reimbursement. Has Amex or Delta clarified this detail??