

Plus, expansions are also underway in Seattle (SEA).Īdditional reporting by Joseph Hostetler and Ryan Smith.įor rates and fees of the Amex Platinum card, click here. Platinum Card Members can enjoy access to more than 1,400+ airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, including flagship locations through The. New locations are planned for Washington National (DCA), Newark Liberty (EWR), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airports. The new Centurion Lounge guesting policy comes as Amex is working hard to expand and renovate its existing network of outposts.


You can avoid this charge by spending $75,000 on your Amex Platinum or Amex Business Platinum Card each calendar year or adding authorized users to your card. Related: Is the Amex Platinum worth the annual fee? Bottom lineĪmex now charges $50 for adult guests and $30 for children aged 2-17 to access its Centurion lounges. 1, 2023, the Centurion Lounge guest pass policy changed for AmEx cardholders. Authorized users on the Business Platinum cost a whopping $350 per year each (see rates and fees).Ĭhildren younger than 13 can’t be added as authorized users, so this is a noticeable devaluation for families who must shell out $30 to bring each kid into the lounges - some of which have dedicated family rooms. Centurion Lounge Guests Is No Longer Complimentary in 2023. You can add up to three Platinum authorized user cards to your primary personal Platinum account for a total fee of $175 per year (see rates and fees). ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY A handy workaroundįor those who can’t or won’t spend $75,000 per year on their Platinum card, a potential solution is adding authorized users to your Platinum card.Īuthorized users aren't subject to the $50-per-visit guest fee.
