Amex Centurion/Plat access to LH/LX FCL/SEN lounges
#31
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FCL (FCT?) now accessible to AMEX Centurion Card holders
I am a bit surprised and actually disappointed to read that AMEX Centurion Card holders now have access to the First Class Lounges in FRA, MUC, ZRH, VIE (and I presume also GVA) when flying on LH/LX/OS, in any class of travel.
They have raised to bar to qualify for HON, and my understanding was that the reason was that there were too many HONs and lounges started to feel crowded. Since that change - what was it, 5 years ago - lounges still feel crowded at certain times, and now they are opening them up to people who can access them without flying LH/LX First or without being very loyal customers?
Access for AMEX card holders was a trial first until May 31st and only for a few lounges, but has apparently now been extended to more locations. https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/a...d-members.html
Not sure I like it
They have raised to bar to qualify for HON, and my understanding was that the reason was that there were too many HONs and lounges started to feel crowded. Since that change - what was it, 5 years ago - lounges still feel crowded at certain times, and now they are opening them up to people who can access them without flying LH/LX First or without being very loyal customers?
Access for AMEX card holders was a trial first until May 31st and only for a few lounges, but has apparently now been extended to more locations. https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/a...d-members.html
Not sure I like it
#32
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#34
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#36
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If at least LH had negotiated reciprocal privileges for us to use American Express lounges. But of course they were thinking about another source of revenue, and not about adding another benefit to the program.
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Whilst not cheap if one could plan a long stay at MUC Satellite FCL & have a penchant for Pommery Louise it could make sense
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Absolutely, cash first for LH group & loyalty when it suits them
#39
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#40
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Does anyone know if it has been extended?
- You need to be a Miles & More Senator member
- You need to be traveling in business or premium economy on an intercontinental flight
- It’s exclusively valid in the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt in the B Concourse, and the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich
- 249EUR if in business class + 149EUR for an additional guest
- 299EUR if in premium economy + 199EUR for an additional guest
Last edited by andywaw; Jun 2, 2018 at 12:31 pm
#41
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The cost of FTL (if you do the one year pay option rather than qualifying) and Plat, are broadly similar, and I think the same is also true of SEN (again if you pay to retain the status for the next year rather than qualifying through miles) and centurion?
Not that it really means anything, just was an observation that I found slightly interesting.
Not that it really means anything, just was an observation that I found slightly interesting.
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I found this offer for paid access to LH FCL but it was marked to expire 29 October, 2017.
Does anyone know if it has been extended?
Does anyone know if it has been extended?
- You need to be a Miles & More Senator member
- You need to be traveling in business or premium economy on an intercontinental flight
- It’s exclusively valid in the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt in the B Concourse, and the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich
- 249EUR if in business class + 149EUR for an additional guest
- 299EUR if in premium economy + 199EUR for an additional guest
#43
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I found this offer for paid access to LH FCL but it was marked to expire 29 October, 2017.
Does anyone know if it has been extended?
Does anyone know if it has been extended?
- You need to be a Miles & More Senator member
- You need to be traveling in business or premium economy on an intercontinental flight
- It’s exclusively valid in the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt in the B Concourse, and the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich
- 249EUR if in business class + 149EUR for an additional guest
- 299EUR if in premium economy + 199EUR for an additional guest
#44
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#45
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And I guess Lufthansa wants to show AMEX Centurion card holders First Class Lounges and this way make them buy LH First Class tickets?
To be precise, AMEX Centurion members may access Lufthansa First Class, Senator, and Business Lounges, regardless of ticket class but their access is limited only to
- Frankfurt: Lufthansa Lounges in Terminal 1 Concourse B
- Munich: Lufthansa Lounges in Terminal 2 Satellite.