Jan 24, 2019, 7:51 am
Last edit by: mia
Policy Changes effective March 22, 2019
Source: https://thecenturionlounge.com/info/access/
NOTE: FOR PLATINUM CARD MEMBERS ONLY
The Centurion Lounge is a day of departure lounge. We will not admit arriving Platinum Card Members with boarding passes for flights that have just landed. We will admit Platinum Card Members with layovers or connecting flights who produce proof of connecting flight.
We will not admit Platinum Card Members more than 3 hours before the departure time on the Platinum Card Member’s same-day, confirmed boarding pass. This does not apply to Platinum Card Members with a connecting flight.
We will admit children under 2 years of age free of charge, provided an accompanying parent or guardian is able to produce a “lap infant” boarding pass or proof of age
The Centurion Lounge is a day of departure lounge. We will not admit arriving Platinum Card Members with boarding passes for flights that have just landed. We will admit Platinum Card Members with layovers or connecting flights who produce proof of connecting flight.
We will not admit Platinum Card Members more than 3 hours before the departure time on the Platinum Card Member’s same-day, confirmed boarding pass. This does not apply to Platinum Card Members with a connecting flight.
We will admit children under 2 years of age free of charge, provided an accompanying parent or guardian is able to produce a “lap infant” boarding pass or proof of age
Centurion Lounge crowding (2015-2019)
Feb 19, 2019, 12:28 pm
#1636
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 600
I get that business meetings end early, but those same business flyers should have status that allows them to get on a standby flight free of charge anyway. If they don't have the status, pay the $75 standby fee and get home earlier.
Feb 19, 2019, 5:19 pm
#1637
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,067
Not sure why anyone would want to get to the airport with 3+ hours to spend at a lounge anyway.
I get that business meetings end early, but those same business flyers should have status that allows them to get on a standby flight free of charge anyway. If they don't have the status, pay the $75 standby fee and get home earlier.
I get that business meetings end early, but those same business flyers should have status that allows them to get on a standby flight free of charge anyway. If they don't have the status, pay the $75 standby fee and get home earlier.
Feb 20, 2019, 12:30 am
#1638
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
I plan to fly to BCN from LAX but the layover at PHL is 12 hours. When I land at PHL would I be able to access the lounge too or only departure? I heard if you have layover you can usually access lounge
Feb 20, 2019, 1:53 am
#1639
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Marin County, California
Programs: Amex Centurion
Posts: 412
Not sure if you can or can't access the lounge for your 12 hour layover. For that length of time have you considered an airport hotel?
Feb 20, 2019, 2:28 am
#1640
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
As per the policy changes linked to (and mentioned in) the wiki, members with connecting flights are excluded from the 3-hour limitation.
Feb 20, 2019, 3:27 am
#1641
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
I saw that in the post but even for 12 hour layovers? but doesn't mention time but I was wondering if anyone ever tried it
Feb 20, 2019, 3:39 am
#1642
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 16,871
If you don't want to go into the city then best to just grab room at the Marriott which you can walk to.
Feb 20, 2019, 7:46 am
#1643
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,790
Currently you can access on arrival.
The Amex lounge is nice, but I wouldn't want to spend 12 hours there. There are so many good places to eat and explore for a long layover. The train leaves directly from the terminal to the city and uber is cheap.
You can go in and take a shower, get breakfast, then head into the city
Feb 20, 2019, 8:35 pm
#1644
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,669
I don't know about the time limit, but I can't imagine spending twelve hours at the PHL Centurion lounge. It's nice, but not twelve hours nice. I'd go into town and visit, unless the weather precludes that.
Feb 24, 2019, 10:17 pm
#1645
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Global Entry, Hilton/Marriott Gold. No more DL/AA status.
Posts: 4,422
I don't know about the time limit, but I can't imagine spending twelve hours at the PHL Centurion lounge. It's nice, but not twelve hours nice. I'd go into town and visit, unless the weather precludes that.
Last edited by Gig103; Feb 24, 2019 at 10:21 pm Reason: To avoid a double post (to reply to PHL comment)
Feb 25, 2019, 4:22 pm
#1646
Used to be 'Travelergcp'
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Orleans
Programs: AA Plat, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,826
DFW lounge fail. Confirmed on 9p flight. Listed standby on wide open 6:30p flight. Denied entry at 5p due to 3 hour rule based on confirmed segment. Please, just give me 3 hours same-day then kick me out. Nope.
Posting this from adjacent priority pass lounge, ironically supplied by Amex.
Posting this from adjacent priority pass lounge, ironically supplied by Amex.
Last edited by TravelerMSY; Feb 25, 2019 at 4:28 pm
Feb 25, 2019, 4:52 pm
#1647
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Programs: AA ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Spire, Hilton Gold
Posts: 4,009
DFW lounge fail. Confirmed on 9p flight. Listed standby on wide open 6:30p flight. Denied entry at 5p due to 3 hour rule based on confirmed segment. Please, just give me 3 hours same-day then kick me out. Nope.
Posting this from adjacent priority pass lounge, ironically supplied by Amex.
Posting this from adjacent priority pass lounge, ironically supplied by Amex.
Feb 25, 2019, 4:56 pm
#1648
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: AS 100K, HH Diamond, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 189
If they were to allow anything on standby, I'd presume they'd attach it to the original flight time in some way - e.g. you can only use standby flight time to move your access up by an hour, or something like that, to account for travelers in true "shuttle" markets.
Feb 25, 2019, 8:10 pm
#1649
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
That's the problem with rules like these though - the people who really want to use the lounge will still find ways to abuse the rules, whereas those who are inclined to follow the rules get screwed. Anyone who could stand-by for an earlier flight could also just buy a refundable ticket and have the BP for access, in the same way that I'm sure some people will abuse a refundable ticket to gain access on arrival.
Min-maxers are always going to find ways to get around the rules. Just look at how far people go out of their way on here just to use a stupid $50 credit at Saks.
Min-maxers are always going to find ways to get around the rules. Just look at how far people go out of their way on here just to use a stupid $50 credit at Saks.
Feb 25, 2019, 9:45 pm
#1650
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Programs: UA 1K, AA Lifetime Platinum, DL Platinum, Honors Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium, Hertz Platinum
Posts: 7,970