Mar 7, 2022, 11:31 am
Last edit by: mia
Discussion of access to Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges operated by Plaza Premium is here: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (USA and ZA) access for Platinum and Centurion
Does Amex Platinum have access to every Plaza Premium Lounge?
Mar 10, 2022, 5:53 am
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airfly56 I get tripped up by that IDC page often because it readily pops up in most generic searches.
It is somewhat tedious but if there's ever a question at what applies to you, you can hunt down your applicable benefits by logging into your amex account, clicking the "Benefits" tab, and then the "Find a Lounge" button on the "Global Lounge Collection" pane. Assuming you're in the US, this will lead you to the page I linked above which, for whatever reason, doesn't always readily pop up in google searches.
I hope you get to enjoy the VS lounge! I am going to JFK in a month and unfortunately I will be there during the morning window when the lounge is closed. Woe is me, I'll have to slum it in the Centurion Lounge
It is somewhat tedious but if there's ever a question at what applies to you, you can hunt down your applicable benefits by logging into your amex account, clicking the "Benefits" tab, and then the "Find a Lounge" button on the "Global Lounge Collection" pane. Assuming you're in the US, this will lead you to the page I linked above which, for whatever reason, doesn't always readily pop up in google searches.
I hope you get to enjoy the VS lounge! I am going to JFK in a month and unfortunately I will be there during the morning window when the lounge is closed. Woe is me, I'll have to slum it in the Centurion Lounge
Apr 7, 2022, 5:38 pm
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I'll be sure to have them playing Elvis "In the Ghetto" on the playset while you're there.
Jun 15, 2022, 5:34 pm
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I think this may be the most appropriate / recent thread, avoiding to have to open a new one:
As I understand Amex Platinum (UK) cardholder can access Plaza Premium Lounges and take a companion along. So as with priority pass, the additional cardholder could also do the same, which effectively means 4 people in. However, I was wondering, could you then bring a second guest (so three entries with one card) and the third person is automatically charged to your Amex Platinum or is that not possible? This is how priority pass work but I could not see a similar scenario in the T&C for Amex/PPL arrangement.
Does anyone have any experience? If possible, what would the charge be?
We are flying as a family of 5 in August from LHR Terminal 4 (economy), which by then should be fully open and hopefully with the PPL reopen and best option there. I also have three separate family members on the same flight, and they have no lounge benefit, so I could either just get them in on our Amex Cards, or if not possible, I could ask them to buy (and myself buy one) some One entry DragonPass on an UK offer site for Ł20 each.
As I understand Amex Platinum (UK) cardholder can access Plaza Premium Lounges and take a companion along. So as with priority pass, the additional cardholder could also do the same, which effectively means 4 people in. However, I was wondering, could you then bring a second guest (so three entries with one card) and the third person is automatically charged to your Amex Platinum or is that not possible? This is how priority pass work but I could not see a similar scenario in the T&C for Amex/PPL arrangement.
Does anyone have any experience? If possible, what would the charge be?
We are flying as a family of 5 in August from LHR Terminal 4 (economy), which by then should be fully open and hopefully with the PPL reopen and best option there. I also have three separate family members on the same flight, and they have no lounge benefit, so I could either just get them in on our Amex Cards, or if not possible, I could ask them to buy (and myself buy one) some One entry DragonPass on an UK offer site for Ł20 each.
Jun 15, 2022, 8:01 pm
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I think this may be the most appropriate / recent thread, avoiding to have to open a new one:
As I understand Amex Platinum (UK) cardholder can access Plaza Premium Lounges and take a companion along. So as with priority pass, the additional cardholder could also do the same, which effectively means 4 people in. However, I was wondering, could you then bring a second guest (so three entries with one card) and the third person is automatically charged to your Amex Platinum or is that not possible? This is how priority pass work but I could not see a similar scenario in the T&C for Amex/PPL arrangement.
Does anyone have any experience? If possible, what would the charge be?
We are flying as a family of 5 in August from LHR Terminal 4 (economy), which by then should be fully open and hopefully with the PPL reopen and best option there. I also have three separate family members on the same flight, and they have no lounge benefit, so I could either just get them in on our Amex Cards, or if not possible, I could ask them to buy (and myself buy one) some One entry DragonPass on an UK offer site for Ł20 each.
As I understand Amex Platinum (UK) cardholder can access Plaza Premium Lounges and take a companion along. So as with priority pass, the additional cardholder could also do the same, which effectively means 4 people in. However, I was wondering, could you then bring a second guest (so three entries with one card) and the third person is automatically charged to your Amex Platinum or is that not possible? This is how priority pass work but I could not see a similar scenario in the T&C for Amex/PPL arrangement.
Does anyone have any experience? If possible, what would the charge be?
We are flying as a family of 5 in August from LHR Terminal 4 (economy), which by then should be fully open and hopefully with the PPL reopen and best option there. I also have three separate family members on the same flight, and they have no lounge benefit, so I could either just get them in on our Amex Cards, or if not possible, I could ask them to buy (and myself buy one) some One entry DragonPass on an UK offer site for Ł20 each.
Aug 3, 2022, 6:58 pm
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I think this may be the most appropriate / recent thread, avoiding to have to open a new one:
As I understand Amex Platinum (UK) cardholder can access Plaza Premium Lounges and take a companion along. So as with priority pass, the additional cardholder could also do the same, which effectively means 4 people in. However, I was wondering, could you then bring a second guest (so three entries with one card) and the third person is automatically charged to your Amex Platinum or is that not possible? This is how priority pass work but I could not see a similar scenario in the T&C for Amex/PPL arrangement.
Does anyone have any experience? If possible, what would the charge be?
We are flying as a family of 5 in August from LHR Terminal 4 (economy), which by then should be fully open and hopefully with the PPL reopen and best option there. I also have three separate family members on the same flight, and they have no lounge benefit, so I could either just get them in on our Amex Cards, or if not possible, I could ask them to buy (and myself buy one) some One entry DragonPass on an UK offer site for Ł20 each.
As I understand Amex Platinum (UK) cardholder can access Plaza Premium Lounges and take a companion along. So as with priority pass, the additional cardholder could also do the same, which effectively means 4 people in. However, I was wondering, could you then bring a second guest (so three entries with one card) and the third person is automatically charged to your Amex Platinum or is that not possible? This is how priority pass work but I could not see a similar scenario in the T&C for Amex/PPL arrangement.
Does anyone have any experience? If possible, what would the charge be?
We are flying as a family of 5 in August from LHR Terminal 4 (economy), which by then should be fully open and hopefully with the PPL reopen and best option there. I also have three separate family members on the same flight, and they have no lounge benefit, so I could either just get them in on our Amex Cards, or if not possible, I could ask them to buy (and myself buy one) some One entry DragonPass on an UK offer site for Ł20 each.
My life experience is that benefits are not stacked. For example was flying QRO-IAH-SFO with a bunch of MBA classmates. At the time I had Continental Gold status, and lifetime memberships in both the CO Presidents Club and NW World Club. Either membership would have granted two guests, but not Gold status. Tried to bring three friends in and they said No Bueno. Have had similar experiences as a UA Plat with United Club membership, and on OW with Admirals Club membership + OW Emerald via AS on a DFW-LHR flight.
Aug 4, 2022, 6:57 pm
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Can authorized users access Plaza Premium lounges, too? Since they get access to the Global Lounge Collection, I would think yes, but often there are exceptions. Hoping to use Amex Plat as an authorized user for the LHR T2 Plaza Premium lounge
Aug 6, 2022, 11:35 am
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Plat card is plat card. Same access privileges. No problem w/ AU cards.
Sep 23, 2022, 8:28 am
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Found this interesting page from Plaza Premium that lists the lounges they operate which accept Amex Platinum, notably excluding the Plaza Premium First lounges.
Interestingly Capital One has their own deal with Plaza Premium that includes the First lounges, but lacks a bunch of other lounges.
As said unthread, ultimately the gatekeeper is the person at the front door who interprets the rules set by the lounge operator. Pointing out this list could help make a stronger case for entrance.
Interestingly Capital One has their own deal with Plaza Premium that includes the First lounges, but lacks a bunch of other lounges.
As said unthread, ultimately the gatekeeper is the person at the front door who interprets the rules set by the lounge operator. Pointing out this list could help make a stronger case for entrance.
Sep 23, 2022, 9:16 am
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Found this interesting page from Plaza Premium that lists the lounges they operate which accept Amex Platinum, notably excluding the Plaza Premium First lounges.
Sep 23, 2022, 9:56 am
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These are lounges which Plaza Premium brands as "First". There are only a few:
https://www.plazapremiumfirst.com/
https://www.plazapremiumfirst.com/