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)
Jan 18, 2016, 8:05 pm
#286
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MIA was a disaster tonight. AC was very quiet and very tolerable. YMMV.
Jan 18, 2016, 8:56 pm
#287
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Jan 19, 2016, 11:02 am
#289
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Jan 19, 2016, 11:31 am
#290
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They were assigning tables this past Sat afternoon, walking you to specific tables as that lounge was pretty much maxed out. Kids everywhere and rolling around on the ground lol
Jan 19, 2016, 12:27 pm
#291
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Jan 19, 2016, 5:53 pm
#292
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Jan 19, 2016, 11:29 pm
#293
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MIA has been painful my last three visits. In one of them there was a line of people waiting to get in the moment I stepped out of the elevator.
I wish AMEX had a way of keeping track of cardmembers that see the crowded mess and immediately walks away before even trying to check in.
I wish AMEX had a way of keeping track of cardmembers that see the crowded mess and immediately walks away before even trying to check in.
Jan 20, 2016, 1:09 am
#294
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Centurion Lounge crowding
Is MIA bad all day long ? I don't get a good read of when people are visiting - what's it like early afternoon for example - thanks !
Jan 20, 2016, 11:42 am
#296
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MIA has been painful my last three visits. In one of them there was a line of people waiting to get in the moment I stepped out of the elevator.
I wish AMEX had a way of keeping track of cardmembers that see the crowded mess and immediately walks away before even trying to check in.
I wish AMEX had a way of keeping track of cardmembers that see the crowded mess and immediately walks away before even trying to check in.
Jan 20, 2016, 5:26 pm
#297
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MIA has been painful my last three visits. In one of them there was a line of people waiting to get in the moment I stepped out of the elevator.
I wish AMEX had a way of keeping track of cardmembers that see the crowded mess and immediately walks away before even trying to check in.
I wish AMEX had a way of keeping track of cardmembers that see the crowded mess and immediately walks away before even trying to check in.
To whatever extent there's a problem, it won't be corrected if people post here instead of taking a minute to tweet or email Amex.
Jan 21, 2016, 7:19 am
#298
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,860
I use to feel that way, but then I became conditioned to the fact that lounges are not really a source of food. Once you break that down, you have a much better experience.
Like who cares if I eat a chicken breast and some greens? Cool, but we all know if we want to eat we should just head to the food court. It's not like I am trying to get my value out of the platinum card in free airport chicken breasts.
Like who cares if I eat a chicken breast and some greens? Cool, but we all know if we want to eat we should just head to the food court. It's not like I am trying to get my value out of the platinum card in free airport chicken breasts.
Jan 21, 2016, 8:26 am
#299
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I agree with this for all US lounges except Centurion Lounges. I can get real meals there with the possible exception of SEA. It's not just about getting the "value" out of my Platinum card but it's about convenience and avoiding paying inflated airport prices, especially as I like to enjoy a cocktail with my meal.
Jan 21, 2016, 8:34 am
#300
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I was one of the people that was complaining about my local SFO lounge. I was in there yesterday (Wednesday) at 10:30am and it was one of those eye-of-the-storm times as the place was empty, maybe a dozen people tops.
Had breakfast and around 11am or so they brought out lunch so I did that too, with a few stiff drinks. When the place is empty you can't beat it.
It's a really beautiful space, I'm sure they leased as much as they could but it's not huge and fills easily but I still appreciate it and since I've spent the last year focusing on United and almost all international, I like that you can get through international security and scoot right over to the Amex lounge which is nearly as close as the international lounges.
Had breakfast and around 11am or so they brought out lunch so I did that too, with a few stiff drinks. When the place is empty you can't beat it.
It's a really beautiful space, I'm sure they leased as much as they could but it's not huge and fills easily but I still appreciate it and since I've spent the last year focusing on United and almost all international, I like that you can get through international security and scoot right over to the Amex lounge which is nearly as close as the international lounges.