Ashley Wade, WalletHub Analyst
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No, the American Express Platinum card does not offer an Admirals Club membership anymore. The card currently offers complimentary access to several other airport lounges through its Global Lounge Collection®. In fact, you can access more than 1,550 airport lounges in 140+ countries, including Priority Pass (enrollment required) and The Centurion® Lounge locations.
Alternative Credit Card With an Admirals Club Membership
If you are looking for a card that offers free Admirals Club membership, you should check out the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®, instead. This card comes with a complimentary Admirals Club membership (a $850 yearly value) and gives the cardholder, and up to two guests, access to more than 50 clubs and 60 partner lounges worldwide. Amenities vary by location and may include free food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and business centers, among other things.
However, unless you fly with American Airlines often, you’ll likely get more value from the American Express Platinum card’s Global Lounge Collection. It offers access to a higher number and wider variety of lounges in more locations than Admirals Club. Just make sure to check your local airport and any airports you travel to frequently to see which lounges are available.
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The American Express Platinum card’s lounge guest policy gives 1-2 guests complimentary access to most American Express Platinum card card lounges, when accompanied by the primary accountholder or an authorized user. Passes for additional guests generally range from $25 to $65, depending on the lounge network.
The American Express Platinum card Global Lounge Collection® benefit allows cardholders entry to more than 1,550 airport lounge locations worldwide, from 6 major lounge networks. Guest policies vary among those networks (see Rates & Fees).
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How does the Amex Platinum lounge access benefit work?
The American Express Platinum card lounge access benefit gives eligible cardholders complimentary entry to a network of 6 airport lounge programs with a combined 1,550+ locations in more than 140 countries. All that’s required to get access to these lounges, also known as the “Global Lounge Collection®,” is your card, a government-issued ID, and a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel.
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How does the Amex Platinum card Priority Pass benefit work?
The American Express Platinum card Priority Pass benefit gives you complimentary access to more than 1,550 airport lounges around the world. This benefit would normally cost you $469 annually. You can use the Amex lounge finder tool to see which lounges are in the airport you’re headed to.
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