Originally Posted by Houston Cowboy
I get a free Priority pass from Amex which I can use in Continental Presidents Clubs and the like. I would rather sit in the terminal than visit the Red Carpet Clubs. I am used to the superior lounges in Europe and Asia.
While I agree with your sentiments regarding the quality of RCCs -- and the lack of free alcohol in the USA ones -- I am confused by your reference above to a free PP membership with Amex. You must have a foreign-issued card as this is not a benefit of the US or Canadian Amex cards, Plat or otherwise. PP is now affiliated with Diners/Mastercard, and now a free benefit (basic PP requiring per visit payment) of the NAmerican premium cards. It is true the NAmerican Plat Amex card will get you access to CO's clubs, if you hold a same day CO ticket. (See my fuller explanation above.) Perhaps you can clarify?