Amex Expands The Global Lounge Collection
Lost in all the Amex Platinum news yesterday was an announcement about the expansion of the Centurion lounge collection. The additions will mainly be due to rebranding of existing airport lounges. American Express has also announced changes to guest access in its lounges and lowered fees for children.
Centurion Lounge Collection
U.S. Platinum and Business Platinum Card Members will now have access to even more airport lounges and premium amenities when they travel. The newly expanded lounge collection includes:
- Escape Lounges: The Centurion® Studio Partner: Escape Lounges across the U.S. will be updated and cobranded as Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner, in collaboration with Escape Lounges, a Global Lounge Collection partner. Card Members will have access to complimentary premium bar and snack selections and The Centurion Lounge Digital Library, a digital library of premium newspapers and magazines, in addition to the full menu and bar available. Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members will receive complimentary access.
- Expanded Centurion Lounge Network: Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members will now have access to more than 40 Centurion Lounges and Studio locations worldwide. American Express’ proprietary network of American Express International Lounge locations will be converted into Centurion Lounges. Learn more about Centurion Lounge and Centurion Studio Lounge access here: https://thecenturionlounge.com
- New Global Lounge Collection Partners: Platinum Card Members will now have access to select Lufthansa Lounges across the globe as part of American Express’ longstanding partnership with Lufthansa. Card Members can learn more about Lufthansa Lounge access here: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/campaigns/lufthansa/
Access for Guests and Children
As it was previously announced, American Express will end guest access to Centurion Lounges in 2023. Now American Express is changing its Centurion Lounge guest access policy.
Starting February 1, 2023, U.S. American Express Platinum and Business Platinum Card Members, and the Additional Platinum Card Members on their accounts, will be charged a $50 fee for each guest aged 18 or over that they bring into select Centurion Lounge locations. Card Members with children aged two through 17 (with proof of age) will be charged $30 per child.
Card Members can earn complimentary guest access for up to two guests per visit by spending $75,000 or more on eligible purchases on their Card Account each year, beginning in calendar year 2022, and in each calendar year thereafter.
This guest policy change applies to all U.S. locations of The Centurion Lounge, the London Heathrow (LHR) location and the Hong Kong (HKG) location.
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I generally understand the intent of this policy. However, I don’t really consider a “spouse” a guest.
GREAT now we can enjoy the lounges as they were intended to be not a “feeding station” for kids/parents/grandparents etc. In the past it has been ridiculous to walk in tired and be faced with screaming kids fingering all the food and parents not properly attending their children, I can tell you mine had public manners ( yes sometimes there was a meltdown in which case one of us took them out).
So, there is no free access for my 3 years old? One of the options could be to add the child as an Platinum authorized user, but I guess that’s only for 13+ years old child.
Yes this is my primary issue. I’d gladly get my kids a card, but it’s only 13+ when other issuers allow younger AUs