Dec 4, 2013, 9:09 am
Last edit by: mia
USA Platinum cardholders reported $100, $200 and $500 versions of a peremptory retention offer:
Most US lounges, and some AA lounges, had also accepted Priority Pass. Priority Pass access ended on 3.22.2014. See post 649.
You will receive up to $X00 in statement credits toward American Airlines and US Airways incidental fees charged to your Card from March 22, 2014 to December 31, 2014....These statement credits are in addition to the $200 Airline Fee Credit2 benefit already included in your Membership
As a result of the recently announced merger between American Airlines and US Airways, we have been informed by both lounge partners that they’ve unfortunately chosen to no longer participate in the Priority Pass lounge access program effective March 22, 2014.
AA/US lounge access going away March 22, 2014
Oct 31, 2013, 9:41 am
#137
Used to be 'roachjl'
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL Platinum, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 322
I activated my Card yesterday and when the agent was going over the benefits he mentioned US Airways and Delta clubs. He specifically did not mention American. When asked, he said they were not sure what was going to happen with AA and couldn't list it as a benefit.
I don't fly American that much, so it wouldn't be a huge loss. I think this may be why they are opening the Centurion Lounges. It looks like Vegas was the test and now they are rolling them out in UA and AA hubs. First DFW and the next in SFO. If this is the case I bet the next one will be at ORD, as it's a hub for both. I am rooting for it as it is an airport I use frequently, but I do think it makes the most sense for AMEX.
But what do I know?
I don't fly American that much, so it wouldn't be a huge loss. I think this may be why they are opening the Centurion Lounges. It looks like Vegas was the test and now they are rolling them out in UA and AA hubs. First DFW and the next in SFO. If this is the case I bet the next one will be at ORD, as it's a hub for both. I am rooting for it as it is an airport I use frequently, but I do think it makes the most sense for AMEX.
But what do I know?
Oct 31, 2013, 6:04 pm
#138
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: AA LT Platinum, WN CP, National EE, Hertz PC, Avis PC, Hilton Diamond, Sheraton Gold
Posts: 278
I find it interesting. After all these years, AMEX should have a list of "most accessed" Admiral Clubs by their members (since their cards are swiped upon entry). This list could then identify where they need to open new Centurion lounges (if space were available) to minimize the potential impact of the AC benefit going away...
Oct 31, 2013, 8:19 pm
#139
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SAN
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, American Air, National Car
Posts: 1,131
I find it interesting. After all these years, AMEX should have a list of "most accessed" Admiral Clubs by their members (since their cards are swiped upon entry). This list could then identify where they need to open new Centurion lounges (if space were available) to minimize the potential impact of the AC benefit going away...
So they have a lot of ground to cover if I can get a comparable level of service benefits ... I might need to get the $450 AA credit card and downgrade AMEX back to Gold
Especially if they also dump the 20% rebate on AMEX points for travel
The third benefit I use is the AMEX PLat code on Hertz rentals, though tht's been hit and miss on providing the best deal
Oct 31, 2013, 8:45 pm
#140
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: BOS, LAX
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 804
Access to Admirals Clubs is by far the most valuable benefit of the Platinum card for me. If not the only one -- I could apply for other AmEx cards to maintain my Membership Rewards balance. AmEx will have to waive the entire annual fee to make me renew the Platinum card. Now, of course I get $200 back after purchasing AA gift cards, but I'm not going to mention this when I call to cancel the card.
Nov 3, 2013, 7:05 pm
#141
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: AA Platinum, Bonvoy Gold, DL Gold
Posts: 1,200
It worked today at SFO. Perhaps it's worth contacting AMEX prospectively and letting them know how much we value the AC access? I would imagine it's easier to convince them not to do something rather than to make them change it back after the fact.
Nov 4, 2013, 9:33 am
#143
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: DFW, DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, SWA A-list +
Posts: 1,007
in addition to the lack of amex lounge locations, there aren't any AAngels to help during IRROPs or with seating/upgrade request.
Nov 4, 2013, 1:00 pm
#144
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ORD
Posts: 835
This is the major benefit to me and justifies having the card.
Nov 4, 2013, 1:18 pm
#145
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: jfk area
Programs: AA platinum; 2MM AA, Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,291
Just called and was told it is "under review". I expressed my concern and that I felt this was an important benefit to having the card. The representative just stated that I could continue to use the lounges for now as long as I had a boarding pass.
This is the major benefit to me and justifies having the card.
This is the major benefit to me and justifies having the card.
From info in another thread in this forum, AMEX is starting to add (upscale) CENTURION lounges: LAS, DFW (and others may be in the works).
In any event you get access to the PP Select lounges if you have an AMEX PLAT card (except for UA/Continental lounges).
Nov 4, 2013, 8:28 pm
#147
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Exploralist, Marriot Silver
Posts: 2,065
Since this is sometimes confusing, here's the link. Note that "transcon" only applies to SFO-JFK, LAX-JFK, and LAX-MIA. More info below:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
Last edited by SFOPhD; Nov 4, 2013 at 8:29 pm Reason: misread response
Nov 6, 2013, 7:00 pm
#150
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: los angeles, calif.
Programs: Alaska Airlines Gold MVP
Posts: 7,170
Much ado about nothing, IMO. I'm sure AA and AmEx will renew the deal, but for obvious reasons they are limiting promotion right now.
It's likely a very valuable benefit not only to AmEx, but AA as well.
It's likely a very valuable benefit not only to AmEx, but AA as well.