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)
Apr 7, 2019, 4:46 pm
#1786
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For years, people here have been claiming to do it, since long before Amex's 3-hour rule.
Apr 7, 2019, 4:51 pm
#1787
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,752
Load the App, input a CC, then charge any tix within 3 hours, or whatever. Go into lounge, open App, cancel to CC for a full refund. What's hard about this? Better yet, use points, even easier.
Apr 7, 2019, 6:36 pm
#1788
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Yep. I know of a co-worker that had a ~9hr layover in MIA, already had the WN electronic BP in hand before he departed for MIA. Once he was in I believe he changed his WN travel to some other flight he actually did need on WN. Stayed in there about 8 hrs or so...once you're in, you're in. They don't check to see if you've left.
While I don't necessarily agree with this its just a creative way to use multiple loopholes to your advantage.
While I don't necessarily agree with this its just a creative way to use multiple loopholes to your advantage.
Apr 7, 2019, 10:38 pm
#1789
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It's not made up, I do this a couple times a year when I take my parents to the airport so I can wait with them at the gate....buy refundable ticket, clear precheck, make sure parents are onboard and on their way, stop by Delta SkyClub for dinner while I cancel the ticket. Of course making a frequent habit of it might result in unintended consequences with the airline if you're connecting your frequent flyer account to the tickets (dumb move), but other than that, it's no big deal.
Apr 7, 2019, 10:57 pm
#1790
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Location: Houston, TX, USA
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Apr 7, 2019, 10:59 pm
#1791
Join Date: Jan 2010
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I don't doubt that people do it but I am questioning the fact that they managed to get in using a boarding pass for an airline that doesn't even serve that airport. Surely the person at the desk would have had something to say if they tried to use a boarding pass for say FLL-BWI when they are in MIA.
Apr 7, 2019, 11:00 pm
#1792
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Apr 7, 2019, 11:01 pm
#1793
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I don't doubt that people do it but I am questioning the fact that they managed to get in using a boarding pass for an airline that doesn't even serve that airport. Surely the person at the desk would have had something to say if they tried to use a boarding pass for say FLL-BWI when they are in MIA.
Apr 8, 2019, 2:09 am
#1794
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There was a waitlist of about 15 minutes today at Seattle. Since Mrs. Majuki and I only had about an hour connection, we decided to head to the gate.
Apr 8, 2019, 9:16 am
#1795
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,752
Seriously, you guys really questioning and doubting the efficacy of using a refundable boarding pass to gain entry? Not sure about MIA (never been there), but in SFO/LAS/SEA, anyone doubt, even for a moment, the ease of utilizing the WN cheese? And, when NY or wherever comes online, assuming one is willing to risk it, any AS elite can do the same with their refundable credit.
Now, whether it's worth the time or risk is another issue entirely, but, it's clearly very easy to accomplish. Of course people abuse it and I'm sure we've all see it.
Now, whether it's worth the time or risk is another issue entirely, but, it's clearly very easy to accomplish. Of course people abuse it and I'm sure we've all see it.
Apr 8, 2019, 9:21 am
#1796
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Yes, seriously, we are questioning the use of a WN refundable ticket to get past security at MIA. WN does not operate at MIA, so the boarding pass would be for departing from a different airport. TSA is likely to notice. I've never been to MIA either, but I don't need to have in order to understand the concept.
Apr 8, 2019, 9:25 am
#1797
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Yes, seriously, we are questioning the use of a WN refundable ticket to get past security at MIA. WN does not operate at MIA, so the boarding pass would be for departing from a different airport. TSA is likely to notice. I've never been to MIA either, but I don't need to have in order to understand the concept.
Apr 8, 2019, 9:41 am
#1798
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Apr 8, 2019, 5:11 pm
#1799
Join Date: Mar 2018
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Especially since the 3 hour rule doesn’t apply to layovers.
Or was the co-workers’ “layover” really a one day trip to MIA? Think of the wasted time if Centurion Lounge deal must start determining what is a valid layover. International to Domestic... 9 hours okay? Domestic to Domestic...limited to 4 hours unless evidence of IRROPS provided?
Limit guests and/or authorized users which is much more straightforward to control.
I don’t condone it and don’t agree with it, but I fully believe more people than him do stuff like this. If there’s a way to circumvent a rule or process people will do it. That shouldn’t seem surprising to anyone. "Sticking it to the man" has become as much an American pastime as baseball.
Apr 22, 2019, 9:07 am
#1800
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I know it's only been one month with the new 3 hour rule and no more use as arrivals lounge, but has anyone noticed significantly less overcrowding?
