Originally Posted by tuchop (Post 23789601)

Gold cards are allowed, they just can't bring any (free) guests. And I guess the restriction to guests makes sense if there's a long line of people waiting to get in the Lounge.
Every time I've been to the Centurion Room, it was pretty full.. so I can imagine why they've been restricting the guests.



Immediate family guests apply to those under 16 and there's no restriction to as how many you can get in. I'm sure they'll keep the 1 guest for Plats, since by January 1st all access restrictions will be active and a lot less people will be using the Lounge.


Also, ndesq. I just got pointed out that the Star Alliance lounge is having long lines of people trying to get in. It makes sense, since the Amex lounge is closed now and the SA Lounge is the only one in EZE to take Priority Pass.
But it got me thinking, most banks offer PP in Argentina on their High End cards. Most of them used to go to the Amex lounge (Centurion Lounge accepted High End Amex Bank cards). Amex is restricting their access as of January '15, as I said. That means that maybe the Star Alliance Lounge will be very full with lots of Priority Pass guests next year, unless they do something.

Originally Posted by fedechat (Post 23797150)

Wow, I din't know that with just one Amex CC you could access to the Amex Lounge. No wonder is always crowded (well, not anymore).

Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 23797207)

What do you mean when you say that the AmEx lounge is now closed? It's new, on the mezzanine level of Terminal C next to the AR lounge.

Or are you referring to it's old location (in Terminal A, close to *A gates?) being closed?

Originally Posted by upinsmoke (Post 23802565)

Catering could be fixed without having to close the lounge for several weeks though. Hopefully the bathrooms will be improved, the ones there are not very upscale.

Originally Posted by allanfan (Post 23802802)

Regarding access to AMEX lounge, OP says:



I only have US issued Gold cards, am i out of lucky here?

Originally Posted by tuchop (Post 23802930)

Unfortunately, you are. The FAQ of the lounge (found-in spanish- here) states that with argentine-issued cards, gold and up (plat and cent) can access for free. And then it says that if your card was issued outside argentina, to enter for free you'll need a Platinum or Centurion card. I would go and try your luck anyways.

Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 23820229)

If they follow the USA Centurion lounge model, anyone with some sort of AmEx card can get in for $50 if they don't have a card which gives free entry.

Originally Posted by tuchop (Post 23821717)

Yes, that's correct. It's on both the main page of this thread and the FAQ I linked on the answer you quoted me on. 50 USD is the price to enter for 1 day, per person, if you have any Amex card that does not grant a free access. It's also the price for companions/guests who do not enter for free.

Originally Posted by Centurion Lounge FAQ

Q: Mi Tarjeta American Express fue emitida fuera de Argentina. ¿Puedo ingresar con ella? ¿Tiene algún costo?

A: Sí, todos los Socios American Express de todo el mundo que posean una tarjeta de crédito o de compra válida American Express pueden ingresar a THE CENTURION. Los Socios titulares y adicionales de The Platinum Card® y Centurion® pueden ingresar sin cargo. Todos aquellos Socios de American Express que no posean alguno de los productos mencionados anteriormente, podrán acceder al Salón abonando un costo por visita de USD 50.- por persona. El mismo será facturado en pesos al tipo de cambio vendedor de Banco Nación del día hábil anterior, y deberá ser abonado con la tarjeta en la recepción del Salón.

Originally Posted by NickB (Post 23822280)

If I read the FAQ correctly, for Amex cards issued outside Argentina, admission is free if you have a Platinum or Centurion (charge) card but cost USD50 per person for all other Amex cards (charge or credit):