Maria Adams, Credit Cards Moderator
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The Platinum Card®’s lounge guest policy gives up to 2 guests complimentary access to most 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 Platinum Card® Global Lounge Collection® benefit allows cardholders entry to more than 1,550 airport lounge locations worldwide, from 6 major lounge networks, plus additional Global Lounge Collection partner lounges. Guest policies vary among those networks (see Rates & Fees).
Platinum Card®: Lounge Guest Policy Details
- The Centurion® Lounge: Allows complimentary access for up to 2 guests (if you spend $75,000 or more in eligible purchases in a calendar year). Same-day passes for additional guests are available for $50 per person (or $30 for children aged 2 through 17, with proof of age) at the time of entry.
- Delta Sky Club®: Offers one-day passes for up to 2 guests, at $50 per person for a Sky Club visit and $25 a person at Grab and Go locations.
- Priority Pass Select: Some locations allow complimentary access for up to 2 guests. After 2 guests, a guest visit fee of $35 per person will apply.
- Escape Lounge US: Allows complimentary access for up to 2 guests. Additional guests can purchase same-day passes for $32 per person, if booked online at com at least 24 hours prior to entry.
- Plaza Premium Airport Lounges: Allows complimentary access for up to 2 guests. Additional guests require a day pass, and costs vary by location.
- Lufthansa Lounges: Certain locations allow guests for a fee.
The Platinum Card® lounge guests must accompany the primary cardholder or authorized user in order to be granted access. Cardmembers will receive 10 visits to the Delta Sky Club (to be used from February 1 until January 31 of the next calendar year) and they can unlock unlimited Delta Sky Club access by spending $75,000 on their card in a calendar year. Cardmembers also need to enroll for Priority Pass Select to get access.
Once inside the lounge, guests will receive all of the complimentary perks and amenities as the primary cardholder or authorized user.
For more options from other issuers, you can check out our editor’s latest picks for the best credit cards with lounge access.
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Philip Grias, Member
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American Express Platinum Card authorized users get the same lounge access as the primary cardholder.
You can use the following lounge networks:
- American Express Centurion Lounges
- Delta Sky Club Lounges
- Priority Pass Select Lounges
- Escape Lounges
- Airspace Lounges
- Plaza Premium Lounges
- International American Express Lounges
- Lufthansa Lounges
So it's a great option when you travel with a spouse or other regular travel companion.
People also ask
Are there any credit cards with lounge access and no annual fee?
Yes, there is one credit card with lounge access and no annual fee. The U.S. Bank Altitude Connect offers a complimentary Priority Pass™ Select membership for a year, which gives you 4 free visits to over 1,700 airport lounges worldwide and comes with $0 annual fee. Besides that, the card also provides protection and assistance when traveling with trip cancelation/interruption, trip delay reimbursement and SmartDelay. The U.S. Bank Altitude Connect offers some great rewards as well.
U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Rewards
- Intro Offer: Earn 20,000 bonus points when you spend $1,000 in eligible purchases within the first 90 days of account opening.
- 5X points on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked directly in the Altitude Rewards Center.
- 4X on travel
- 4X at gas stations and EV charging stations on your first $1,000 each quarter (excludes discount stores/supercenters and wholesale clubs).
- 2X on dining, streaming services and at grocery stores (excludes discount stores/supercenters and wholesale clubs).
- 1X point on all other eligible purchases.
- Points will not expire as long as you keep your account active.
- Up to $100 in statement credits for TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry® toward your application fee once every four years.
- Complimentary Priority Pass™ Select membership gives you 4 free visits to over 1,700 airport VIP lounges and experiences worldwide.
- Terms and conditions apply.
How Do I Get Free Airport Lounge Access?
You can get complimentary airport lounge access by using the right travel rewards credit card or joining an airline loyalty program and earning enough points. Complimentary airport lounge access is an increasingly popular credit card benefit, with some cards providing access to more than 1,300 lounges at no additional cost. Some credit card companies like American Express and Capital One will give you access to lounges they own and operate, while others will pay for...
read full answer by Ryan P Page, Staff WriterWhat are the best credit cards with Priority Pass airport lounge access?
The best credit card with Priority Pass airport lounge access is the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. In addition to this benefit, Chase Sapphire Reserve offers 125,000 points for spending $6,000 in the first 3 months, 1 - 8 points per $1 spent on purchases, and an annual $300 travel credit, among other perks.
Priority Pass is a network of 1,500+ airport lounges located around the world. Without a credit card, Priority Pass memberships cost $99-$469 per year, depending on the membership level. The membership you’d get with most credit cards is similar to...
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