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)
Jun 27, 2019, 1:17 pm
#1936
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In which of those quotes did I claim Ameriprise freeloaders were the primary cause of Centurion crowding? I simply pointed out the obvious: No one would keep getting a new Ameriprise card each year if they weren't using the benefits.
Another bitter Ameriprise churner heard from. LOL.
I'll give you credit though - when you see a dead equine, you continue to flog the hell out of it.
Jun 28, 2019, 10:00 am
#1937
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Jul 7, 2019, 6:21 pm
#1938
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I'm arriving in PHL at 2:30 and departing at 6:50 on a transatlantic. How strict is the lounge there as re the 3-hour rule? I'd like to be able to sit there from about 3-6 PM.
Jul 7, 2019, 6:24 pm
#1939
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Jul 7, 2019, 6:26 pm
#1940
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Jul 7, 2019, 7:10 pm
#1941
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Jul 7, 2019, 9:47 pm
#1942
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Jul 8, 2019, 7:17 am
#1943
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I feel like this will be very difficult to accurately enforce. If I check in on a 4 hour connection are they really going to have someone walking around to kick me out at 3 hours? Seems tedious for the staff.
Jul 8, 2019, 7:43 am
#1944
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Get there as fast as possible and grab a seat. It's been crazy crowded lately during that time frame.
Jul 8, 2019, 7:53 am
#1945
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Jul 8, 2019, 8:04 am
#1946
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They had a waitlist to enter the lounge at SEA yesterday at about 5PM. I had to wait about 15 minutes. They took my number and said they would text me when I'm allowed to go in.
Jul 8, 2019, 11:48 am
#1947
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Yeah, that's the standard procedure at Seattle. You'll know there's a line if you see people standing outside the door. I prefer to wait in a nearby gate area.
Jul 9, 2019, 10:01 am
#1948
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It is more equivalent of a restaurant with a waiting list for seating.
Jul 9, 2019, 11:52 am
#1949
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Jul 15, 2019, 8:19 am
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Amex seems to be on a cost-cutting drive when it comes to lounge access of various sorts, and that is because it is on a cost-cutting drive. Partner lounge operators aren’t going to eat the costs, so some will become much more proactive in making sure they don’t end up eating the cost for Amex cut-backs in terms of lounge providers.