Platinum Card & Lounge Access?
Jun 13, 2007, 1:57 am
#61
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Only if those lounges are part of the Priority Pass programme, since Priority Pass gets you in regardless of airline.
If you want to get in by flashing your Plat Amex, the answer is No - you must be flying DL / CO / NW (and BMI / Eurostar in the UK).
If you want to get in by flashing your Plat Amex, the answer is No - you must be flying DL / CO / NW (and BMI / Eurostar in the UK).
Jun 13, 2007, 7:20 am
#62
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I think it specificly says in T&C that you have to be flying on a corresponding airline in order to access it's club
Jun 13, 2007, 10:38 am
#63
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Assuming you mean a USA issued Platinum Card, enjoy complimentary access to participating Continental Airlines Presidents Club®, Delta Crown Room Club®, and Northwest Airlines WorldClub® locations worldwide when traveling with the respective airline that is operating the club
Jun 14, 2007, 2:31 pm
#64
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A goodly number of MR points (~25K) and a useful benefit like lounge access might induce me to pony up the extra money ($450?) to go Platinum. But as someone who flies almost exclusively on UA, I wouldn't see that lounge benefit that NW/CO/DL flyers get, is that right? Are there other benefits with Platinum that might make the more expensive card worthwhile for me? (They must be giving something of substantial value for the substantial fee, mustn't they?)
Jun 14, 2007, 3:16 pm
#65
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A goodly number of MR points (~25K) and a useful benefit like lounge access might induce me to pony up the extra money ($450?) to go Platinum. But as someone who flies almost exclusively on UA, I wouldn't see that lounge benefit that NW/CO/DL flyers get, is that right? Are there other benefits with Platinum that might make the more expensive card worthwhile for me? (They must be giving something of substantial value for the substantial fee, mustn't they?)
I feel that the FHR program is a great value. I think that I easily use in excess of $450 of discounts use. I really need to nug down a bit more in the detain there, but I feel that I am getting great value with this benefit.
Jun 15, 2007, 5:21 pm
#66
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As a fellow United traveler, I feel your pain. Unfortunately, United and AMEX have parted ways and it does not look like they will be getting back together ANYTIME soon. It would be amazing if AMEX would make the US program more similare to the UK program in this regard and give up Priority Pass which is a fantastic value. Right now I pay for it out of pocket and I love it.
I feel that the FHR program is a great value. I think that I easily use in excess of $450 of discounts use. I really need to nug down a bit more in the detain there, but I feel that I am getting great value with this benefit.
I feel that the FHR program is a great value. I think that I easily use in excess of $450 of discounts use. I really need to nug down a bit more in the detain there, but I feel that I am getting great value with this benefit.
What is "FHR," and what sorts of discounts? Also, don't u;nderstand "need to nug down a bit more in the detain there," is it UK slang?
Jun 15, 2007, 6:25 pm
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Thanks, but I don't follow all of this. How do AmEx's US and UK programs differ? The UK program includes Priority Pass in the benefit package?
What is "FHR," and what sorts of discounts? Also, don't u;nderstand "need to nug down a bit more in the detain there," is it UK slang?
What is "FHR," and what sorts of discounts? Also, don't u;nderstand "need to nug down a bit more in the detain there," is it UK slang?
FHR is Fine Hotels and resorts program. Here is a US website with more info http://www.americanexpress.com/fhr
Jul 5, 2007, 4:01 pm
#68
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Centurion Lounge in EZE Access?
I am travelling to EZE tomorrow and would like to use the Centurion Lounge in EZE with my US Plat Card. When I check the Platinum Card Website, it is no longer listing any of the Centurion Lounges as accessible. Has anyone used their Plat card to gain access recently?
Jul 6, 2007, 3:39 am
#69
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Two cards for lounge access
I've also had concerns about the limited lounge access w/the AMEX Platinum charge card. You all are probably already aware of this, but if you've enough assets with Bank of America, you can get the new BOA Accolades American Express Card with the $295 AF assessed, then immediately credited back to you. Basically with $200K in FDIC and investment accounts with BOA (or 30K in annual spending on the Accolades card -- not something I plan on, since they use WorldPoints), you get a complimentary Priority Pass Prestige membership. The cardholder has free lounge access, and pays $24 for each guest. That benefit alone might make the card worthwhile, especially w/no AF. Here's a link to a FatWallet discussion about the card: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/mess...143&lastpage=1
I know the card and the link have been referred to in other FlyerTalk threads, but it seems pertinent to this thread, too. Having both the Plat and the Accolades cards makes lounge access very flexible, although still obviously not at the level of the AMEX Centurion, which I believe is a custom PPass level that allows free lounge access for guests.
I know the card and the link have been referred to in other FlyerTalk threads, but it seems pertinent to this thread, too. Having both the Plat and the Accolades cards makes lounge access very flexible, although still obviously not at the level of the AMEX Centurion, which I believe is a custom PPass level that allows free lounge access for guests.
. Never heard of that.
Jul 6, 2007, 9:17 am
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Jul 6, 2007, 10:46 am
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Regarding the AMEX Centurion and Priority Pass with free access for guests, I thought that dolmar had referenced this previously, but I could have misunderstood it. I guess someone with a USA Centurion card could definitively answer that question. Sorry for any confusion this has caused; my main point was that the Accolades card in combination with the AMEX Plat charge card would give you flexible options for airport lounge access.
Jul 20, 2007, 9:52 am
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Can I access lounge using Platinum upon arrival at my final destination or it is only at departure city? I might have to do some business calls and it might provide me a quite environment.
Can I access lounge using Platinum upon arrival at my final destination or it is only at departure city? I might have to do some business calls and it might provide me a quite environment.
Jul 20, 2007, 10:09 am
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Do you mean I can also do it upon arrival to my final destination?
Originally Posted by Brakes
With platinum card you can take up to 2 guest with you in DL Crown Room. Not sure about the other ones I only fly DL.