Accessing SC with kids
#2
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 22,929
Did you actually choose Diamond Medallion Choice Benefits? Looks like you are on a status match. Diamond status does not automatically provide lounge access (you have to choose it among the Choice Benefit options), but you won't have access to Choice Benefits until you complete the challenge. One of the Choice Benefits is a Guest Sky Club access benefit for people who already have Amex Plat or a Sky club membership. Amex Plat cardholders can bring in up to two guests for a fee, but they don't state what the current fee is.
Last edited by xliioper; Apr 13, 2021 at 8:19 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: ATLien
Programs: Hub Captive Club
Posts: 125
This is accurate - I'd say they charge me, or attempt to charge me about 80% of the time for my 5 year old. I've had agents ignore that he's with me and a couple tell me the charge but when I look surprised it's that expensive let me slide. If they attempt to charge me and we don't have long I'll ask my wife if she wants to stay and often we'll start to walk out when they let it go (this isn't a tactic, we truly won't spend the $$ sometimes based on how long we have to wait and if we need a snack). My 2 year old is no problem whenever she's with me.