Amex Platinum, lounge access non rev
01-13-2024, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Halon1211
about month ago I got into a Miami Centurion lounge on my standby Spirit boarding pass…
idk maybe I slipped through the cracks
idk maybe I slipped through the cracks
01-13-2024, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Halon1211
about month ago I got into a Miami Centurion lounge on my standby Spirit boarding pass…
idk maybe I slipped through the cracks
idk maybe I slipped through the cracks
Amex has tightened the rules a bunch in the last few years to cut down on crowding, but there are often lines out the door anyway. I had a platinum card for years but finally decided it isn't worth it any more. I switched to gold and am swimming in points that I can use how I want to.
01-13-2024, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Floy
Anyone with a platinum card in particlar car to comment. Do you find it worth its hefty $695 annual fee with the perks you get as a pilot? I do buy tickets a couple of times per year and I get positive space a ton so that might make it worth some added value. Plus the Centurion and other lounges I suppose. Just thinking about upgrading my old Amex to the Platinum and wondering if its worth it.
01-13-2024, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by e6bpilot
You definitely did. It's in their rules to keep airline riffraff out. I once went in the SEA Centurion and it was 9/10 DL crew. This was before they changed the rule. Now the only way to get in there is to get cleared for a seat early or to just use the refundable ticket hack.
Amex has tightened the rules a bunch in the last few years to cut down on crowding, but there are often lines out the door anyway. I had a platinum card for years but finally decided it isn't worth it any more. I switched to gold and am swimming in points that I can use how I want to.
Amex has tightened the rules a bunch in the last few years to cut down on crowding, but there are often lines out the door anyway. I had a platinum card for years but finally decided it isn't worth it any more. I switched to gold and am swimming in points that I can use how I want to.
…. They probably aren’t used to getting Spirit boarding passes lol.
01-13-2024, 05:14 PM
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Southwest allow for flight changes for free. You could just change it once you get into the lounge. However, the long wait and how crowded it is in the lounge is not worth it anymore. I use to go in there 4-5 times a month.
01-13-2024, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver02ex
It's not a Amex thing, but I believe it's a rule that CC issuers can't charge annual fees for active military.
01-13-2024, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by thrust
Okay. Change the terms and conditions: "cardholders who have their annual fee waived under SCRA are ineligible to enter the club for free and must purchase a day pass if crowd levels permit" or some such.
01-13-2024, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver02ex
It's not a Amex thing, but I believe it's a rule that CC issuers can't charge annual fees for active military.
Honestly, the number of active duty folks using the lounges is marginal. I doubt it's enough to even be a rounding error. Most active duty military rarely use commercial air for travel as a regular part of their job and can't afford heavy leisure travel. I am sure Amex knows this. It's a nice benefit for military folks, so who cares?
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